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[mcarthur]

king full strap
argyles otc

 

[BeSpiffington]



I haven't posted a picture in quite a while. My old trusty cigar indy's and a newer pair of heavyweight (26 oz) denim from the folks at Gustin. https://www.weargustin.com/store/584

They look better the more they're worn sir.

 

[BeSpiffington]



king full strap
argyles otc

Outstanding Uncle! Love the argyles.

 

[Rishi Kakar]

[/SPOILER]

nephew,
wear only in good health

Thanks very much uncle!

 

[bkotsko]

Pardon the blur, I couldn't resist with the color this morning in the driveway.

 

[tifosi]

^ They look great, BK!

 

[thebeebs]

^ the pants make the antique soles pop, too! looking good

 

[Buckeye Nation]



Plaza Cigar shortwing

Ugh that pains me - those are fantastic...

 

[bkotsko]

^ They look great, BK!

^ the pants make the antique soles pop, too! looking good

thanks, Gents.

 

[MrDV]



Pardon the blur, I couldn't resist with the color this morning in the driveway.

Fantastic bk. this photo may cost me money in the future.

 

[MrDV]



I haven't posted a picture in quite a while. My old trusty cigar indy's and a newer pair of heavyweight (26 oz) denim from the folks at Gustin.
https://www.weargustin.com/store/584

Great Indys. I hope my pair come in that great shade.

 

[bkotsko]

Fantastic bk. this photo may cost me money in the future.

Thanks, DV.
The pants faded a ton, unintentionally. Epaulet does make some awesome stuff, though.
I even had to use a color fixative on them. However, they now pair with the antique edge very well.
Throw in the 1911 jacket today, and the look is complete.

 

[cincikid]

Oh Alden sages,

Hoping for some expert advice on various (some might say minute) differences between versions of the Alden 97873 - the LWB in Natural Chromexcel.



I love these and, although they're not available from Leffot, found versions from Alden Madison and elsewhere. That version, however, has a darker (I hope I'm using the correct term here) upper welt.



I realize it's a minor detail but - maybe this is just me - it gives the shoe a completely different look. I really want the lighter version a la Leffot.

It appears I've found that via the Bureau Belfast.




As best I can tell this is identical to the Leffot shoe. Would most of you with a keen eye agree? Furthermore, has anyone dealt with the Bureau Belfast? If so, positive experiences?

I realize this may seem a bit pedantic but I love the shoes and, well, this is a forum dedicated to great footwear. I suppose we're all a bit pedantic at times

Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

ww

EDIT - Just realized the Bureau is selling in pounds and not Euros and therefore what became a reasonably costed import just became prohibitively expensive. Darn. I'm on Leffot's list should they rerun the CXLLWB but the sales associate I spoke with didn't seem to think that would be anytime soon.

Winn Perry runs a preorder for the Natty CXL on Commando right now. You may want to check it out.

 

[cincikid]

Pardon the blur, I couldn't resist with the color this morning in the driveway.

I am still kicking myself for not jumping on the preorder last year. Love the look much better than my 975 on Commando.

 

[Alpina]

I still the Leffot chamois is the best inclement weather LWB

What he said.