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[mdubs]



Does anyone *cough* mdubs *cough* have any pics to compare the different Ravello LWB's? AoC, TSM, Alden DC, etc.

I'm curious what people like better for edge trim color.

Chris, I have some older pics. Give me a second, I am going to upload from Chrome. I don't have a pair from ShoeMart. I actually haven't seen TSM run a Ravello LWB, not saying it's never been done though.

Here you go!

Left Alden of Carmel (2012), Center Alden of DC (2009), Right Alden of DC (2013).

Alden for JCrew (2011)

Alden DC

Alden of Carmel

The JCrew and AoC has the tan "antique" edge trim. The Alden of DC has the dark edge trim. Alden of DC now does it on the Double Waterlock sole with Antique edges. All my conversations with Kathy has me to believe that she plans to roll forward with the new design.

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

All, your footwear all looked great today!!! Keep it up.

-Mike

 

[Handcuffed]

reverse chamois pt boot in a gross rainy early fall day

 

[IGotId]

So I'm finding the sole (single flex) on my CXL Dover to be very uncomfortable as it is not supportive in the least. I'm thinking about having the sole changed.

How does the double water lock sole compare to the regular double lock sole wrt comfort?

Enjoy those boots! They're one of my favorite pairs of Aldens, I came very close to wearing them today but opted for C&J Islays.

Just curious, here did you order your Islays from?

 

[budapest12]

reverse chamois pt boot in a gross rainy early fall day

Lately I am loving Alden's chamois and reverse chamois. Those boots are great. Looking forward to a version of this on crepe from Winn Perry.

EDIT: What last are those? J. Gilbert?

 

[chrisefi]

Thank you so much Mike! I appreciate your post. Huge help. I think I like Ravello on Antique or Med Tan edges the best, but darker still is stunning as well. I am playing roulette with the ones DC had close to my size. It's in the double water lock from this past summer, so I'm assuming they're the lighter?

I cannot believe how different the shades can be!

 

[Organika]

What are the main differences between waterlock and leather soles other than the waterproofing aspect? Do waterlocks last longer?

They are supposed to last longer when being worn in wet conditions and more slip resistant. Being that the butyl and waterloc are very flexible, it makes for a really nice feel on certain make ups and can help avoid heel slippage, especially with slip-ons.

 

[tv2177]

finally got to see my leffot #8. what a sweet pair of shoes, too bad I need to let them go to fund my cigar LWB! See my sig and msg me if you are a 10Der.

 

[sacafotos]

@ReppTiePrepster

I was at Alden SF a few weeks back and can confirm I saw a color 8 tanker.

Citi Shoes lists them as a regular item.

I would love a color 8 WT or Indy boot on Plaza, with NST coming in 3rd (prefer those on Aberdeen now). Last I checked, Yenni wasn't doing a run.

 

[prez]

Unlined U-tip crown stitch color 8 cordovan on the Modified last from Anatomica. one of my favourite pairs

 

[sazon]

I no longer own any whiskey , so I'll participate in WW by contributing my Cognac boots.

 

[blue collar]



@Profligate47 Sporting my regal shortwing bluchers (barrie; 360 flat welt) on commando a la AoC...

Spoiler

Direct sunlight (second pic) really shoes off the richness of its color!

So much win Alden's SWB pattern is so underrated. One of their best IMO.

 

[blue collar]

Spoiler

Unlined U-tip crown stitch color 8 cordovan on the Modified last from Anatomica. one of my favourite pairs

Wow. those are great.

 

[Bobbo316]

Chris, I have some older pics. Give me a second, I am going to upload from Chrome. I don't have a pair from ShoeMart. I actually haven't seen TSM run a Ravello LWB, not saying it's never been done though.

Here you go!

Left Alden of Carmel (2012), Center Alden of DC (2009), Right Alden of DC (2013).





Alden for JCrew (2011)

Alden DC





Alden of Carmel



The JCrew and AoC has the tan "antique" edge trim. The Alden of DC has the dark edge trim. Alden of DC now does it on the Double Waterlock sole with Antique edges. All my conversations with Kathy has me to believe that she plans to roll forward with the new design.

-Mike

The JCrew ones are still the hottest pair Ive ever seen of these. Thou the others look quite good as well.

 

[Bobbo316]

Wow. those are great.

+1