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[sacafotos]



Anything NST is usually my most commented on. More so the chocolate suede NST boot but the #8 NST shoe is probably #2

Been eyeing a Barrie lasted NST Boot in Color 8 to replace my Trubalance Indy in Color 8. Damn you guys for opening my eyes to the sleekness of the Barrie over TruBalance.

I wear them with dark indigo jeans and a white blazer. I'm starting to think the PCT JCrew boot or even the Cap Toe color 8 from Unionmade would be better with that outfit.

 

[sean anon]

This seems about $50 cheaper than similar shoes

http://www.northriveroutfitter.com/...ford-in-natural-chrome-excel-limited-edition/

Any idea why?

I would likely pay the extra to get this pair. Thoughts also on the style?

http://unionmadegoods.com/product/alden-unlined-dover-in-brown-chromexcel-29364f/

 

[iDoc]

I thought that the foxing on the back of the Alden for Brooks Brothers tassel loafers was unique to that particular shoe.
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Cordovan-Tassel-Loafers/033H,default,pd.html
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/Tasseled-Loafers_7439/p/2

Since when did Alden start using the same foxing on other models?
http://unionmadegoods.com/product/alden-sutter-tassel-mocc-in-navy-suede-36959f/
http://unipair.com/thine-unipair/product/alden-96973/

 

[mdubs]



@unipair guy
your website looks great!  You also have some awesome make-ups in stock...  I love the white suede LWB on leather (flex) soles, the brown chrmxl  LWB, the color 8 perf cap toe bal on grant last (is that a mistake?? hampton??), and a few others.  How much are these in US dollars??  All the best...
RTP

Repp, their site does look great. Photos like Frans or Leffot. Their prices look insane 1,000,000 units of money!!! I could totally hear my wife... You spent 1,000,000 on them?!?!?



-Mike

 

[schmallo15]



Repp, their site does look great. Photos like Frans or Leffot. Their prices look insane 1,000,000 units of money!!! I could totally hear my wife... You spent 1,000,000 on them?!?!?



-Mike

Currency is Korean Won. FX rate is around US$1 to 1030 Won. Plus I believe Unipair gives 10% vat deduction for non Korean orders. Still expensive though...

 

[mdubs]



Currency is Korean Won. FX rate is around US$1 to 1030 Won. Plus I believe Unipair gives 10% vat deduction for non Korean orders. Still expensive though...

I figured it was about a 1000:1 ratio working there. But 1,000,000 seems like an insane price to pay for shoes...

 

[macjedi]



I figured it was about a 1000:1 ratio working there. But 1,000,000 seems like an insane price to pay for shoes...

^ Alden negotiating 2014 shell pricing.

 

[thams]

PSA: I noticed this morning that Citishoes added #8 NST boots (Barrie) on commando to their inventory. I thought someone was recently asking where to snag a pair. Apologies if this is common knowledge, but I don't remember seeing them on their website the last time I checked.

 

[Bakes11771]

I thought that the foxing on the back of the Alden for Brooks Brothers tassel loafers was unique to that particular shoe.
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Cordovan-Tassel-Loafers/033H,default,pd.html
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/Tasseled-Loafers_7439/p/2

Since when did Alden start using the same foxing on other models?
http://unionmadegoods.com/product/alden-sutter-tassel-mocc-in-navy-suede-36959f/
http://unipair.com/thine-unipair/product/alden-96973/

If I'm not mistaken, the full strap loafer has the foxing as well, regardless if it is by BB or Alden.

Doesn't seem to be as exclusive of a feature as it once was.

 

[mdubs]



If I'm not mistaken, the full strap loafer has the foxing as well, regardless if it is by BB or Alden.

Doesn't seem to be as exclusive of a feature as it once was.

The Full-Strap loafer definitely has the foxing, but the traditional Alden Tassel does not. It's the distinguishing factor between the Alden and the Alden x BB Tassel.

-M

 

[gmmiddle]

First ever shoe selfie:

Heading to the Opera.

 

[mdubs]

Alden x JCrew for a Sunday breakfast. Ravello LWB with Brass Eyelets.

-Mike

 

[rydenfan]

Mike,

Love the shoes! you need some better jeans...

 

[45bur]

Man those look nice. Wish I had gotten in on those, the brass eyelets look awesome.

 

[kwhitelaw]

every time I see the jcrew ravellos I rage over them 'losing' my pair