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[mbaum]

I am sure most will say, "they're just shoes......wear them and enjoy", but thats a tough one, especially since I would imagine that the reason you bought that specific model from Leffot was for the antique edge.....in the first pic, the appeal of the antique edge still shines through.

While I agree the quality is substandard, the issue is extremely minor.
It is excess dye on the sole edge.
It can be fixed in about 10 minutes if it is bothering the OP that much.

If he were to contact Leffot about it, they may say send them back, but he could ask for a ~$10 refund to have his cobbler touch them up. (Hell, I would do it myself, honestly)

I agree that it is minor and would definitely keep them myself.

Howeve, but I am sure it is dissappointing when that is the feature that differentiates that particular make up.

Thanks, gents. They are going back to Leffot and they will send them to Alden to redo. So, my "cobbler" will likely be them given that the fix will (Hopefully) be straight forward. Agree on the comments that the edge is the key part on this make-up so I want to make sure that I will like it 100%.

Mike

 

[mcarthur]



well done bob. hot start.

great looking suede ptbs. I like the commando touch.

nephew,
thank you

 

[mcarthur]



Maiden voyage. Loving the chamois. Don't normally cuff but tried it out for the sake of a photo.

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nephew, wear only in good health

 

[mcarthur]



Morning gents. Ravello with some faded Golden washed and sanded steep twill.

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nephew, looking good

 

[mcarthur]



ravello for me as well today....

I like your nst

 

[mcarthur]



@MrDV Lawn shots Ravello NST

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nephew nothing like natural light to enhance your good looking nst

 

[mcarthur]

cigar wt
argyles otc

 

[mdubs]



cigar wt
argyles otc

Uncle, those WT Boots are off the charts. Great boot!

-Mike

 

[mcarthur]



Uncle, those WT Boots are off the charts. Great boot!

-Mike

nephew,
thank you

 

[BootSpell]

Morning gents.
Ravello with some faded Golden washed and sanded steep twill.

Plain toe shoes/boots really showcases shell. Beautiful color.

You have just given me incentive to take my washed/sanded golden steep twills for their maiden voyage on a quick trip to the windy city this next weekend. I started with the brolive and liked the steep twill so much I ordered the golden and rust, which are even more amazing.

 

[BootSpell]

Many thanks for the welcomes, much appreciated, it's nice to see a place of courtesy and decorum on the web! I haven't mastered the reply and quote functions to thank individuals, but thanks. On the ravello wagon today too here,
RSC LWBs in the sun this morning!

What a debut on SF! The chinos and ravello are an amazing combo. Well done. And welcome to SF.

 

[BootSpell]

Alden cigar shell most often has such stunning color. Such as Uncle's WT boots just above.

I tell myself I have enough boots but seeing those weakens my resolve.

 

[mdubs]



Alden cigar shell most often has such stunning color.  Such as Uncle's WT boots just above.

I tell myself I have enough boots but seeing those weakens my resolve.

Good thing they are not available!!!

 

[BootSpell]

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Oh, I'd buy a cap toe (like DC) or a plain toe if they were that color!

 

[totalair1]

Yeah...that is the older color 8 on those....more of an oxblood.....which, I really like.

I have the same shoe and when I opened the box earlier this year I thought for sure they sent me black instead of #8

Mine are a deep purple color, those you have there are exquisite for real.

I would like to see some pics of them, in the outside light if that is not too much to ask.

You were fortunate to get that shade!!!

Watchman1-Thanks for your comments. I was not in the market for the #8 PCT shoe, but the color was so vivid and vibrant I could not resist. They had 2 pairs in my size, the other was a very dark #8.

See Ya,
Steve