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[Alcibiades]

All leather soles have issues on hardwood floors, especially if the floors are damp or wet

I will say the double waterlock sole is marketed as having some kind of advantage in wet weather, either in terms of traction or durability (people say that the oiled leather makes it longer lasting against the elements). Honestly I have not noticed any difference in durability or traction between a double leather sole and a double waterlock sole. But many experienced Alden wearers say there is, so I'm probably missing something.

 

[mdubs]



ravello

I will be the first to say that those look magnificent!

 

[partyof6]

Wow! Some of the best looking shoes I've ever seen!

 

[Don L]

Mac worthy shine on those Ravello NST's MrDV

 

[thebeebs]

ravello

Truly magnificent!

 

[Vicious49]

ShoeMart has these on their website for $325. Too bad it's sold out in 8.5D.
http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_fd-14713_dark_tan/pvc-ald-mxs-fd-14713_ald_m_fd-14713.html

 

[rydenfan]

But how will that sole hold up on wood floors after you have walked in water??

 

[bkotsko]

PSA: Only shoe "related", not quite Alden.
Gerstner has a great sale going on. (Made in the USA)
They make ultra high quality tool boxes, etc.
http://gerstnerusa.com/opencart/index.php?route=product/category&path=81
I have the 12 repair kit.
It is perfect for shoe care supplies.

If someone has a problem with this post, I'll delete it.

 

[tifosi]



PSA: Only shoe "related", not quite Alden.
Gerstner has a great sale going on. (Made in the USA)
They make ultra high quality tool boxes, etc.
http://gerstnerusa.com/opencart/index.php?route=product/category&path=81
I have the 12 repair kit.
It is perfect for shoe care supplies.

If someone has a problem with this post, I'll delete it.

I want one of these. Thanks, bk.

 

[iDoc]



Two Questions:
1) Is the edging for this shoe brown cxl PTB http://www.aldenshop.com/Store/DrawProducts.aspx?CategoryID=167&ParentID=4&PageID=&Action= from alden SF, the same as the brown cxl from harrison limited.

2) It's bonus time and I was about to pull the trigger on the #8 LWB..... after reading the recent posts about uneven broguing, should I expect a problem?  I had already resigned myself that I want secure the cigar gunboats in this century.

Just a heads up. That unlined brown CXL Dover PTB is cheaper at Pelle Line, than Alden SF. $486 with free UPS ground shipping.

http://www.pelleline.com/store/product-info.php?alden_29364_Brown_Cromexcel-pid3680.html

 

[Shouldaville]

^ And a few Aldens fall under the buy two, get $100 off.

 

[LaymanX]

Whatever happened to Mac btw? I used to love his posts in this thread...

 

[Bakes11771]

Whatever happened to Mac btw? I used to love his posts in this thread...

He's an accountant and it is tax season

(no offense)

 

[halfnhalfnhalf]

You better not be leaving whip marks on that shell . . .

 

[tifosi]

^^ No wonder there is a shell shortage.