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[cimabue]

Originally Posted by marg

^ nice work on the ravello boots!
Thanks, I darkened the sole trim a little for better contrast but all praise is due Alden!

 

[borderline]

Anyone hear anything about the Leffot Ravello LWB order? I was told "Spring" arrival which probably could mean anything between now and June...Anyone else get in on that one? Here's Mac's version:

 

[wj4]

Originally Posted by lesamourai

Do the Indys work well with tapered jeans?
I wear mine with Nudie Slim Jim and I think they work well together.

 

[commodorewheeler]

Originally Posted by lesamourai

Do the Indys work well with tapered jeans?

Something with a slight taper, like a Samurai 710, should look fine, but I don't think the Indys would work well with significantly tapered jeans like the N&F Weird Guy.

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Originally Posted by borderline

Anyone hear anything about the Leffot Ravello LWB order?

Have not gotten the call yet.

 

[Astronaut888]

Forgive the plebe/small question here....
I am considering a couple pair on the Shoemart irregular emailing and wasn't 100% about something. When it refers to the color as "shell"....I imagine it means cordovan leather?
I am unsure as to some of the pricing differences and imagine it would be a result of lasts, popularity, leather quality/expense?

But, "shell" undoubtably refers to cordovan, correct?

I also noticed that "color 8" is also more expensive....

 

[wj4]

Originally Posted by Astronaut888

Forgive the plebe/small question here....
I am considering a couple pair on the Shoemart irregular emailing and wasn't 100% about something. When it refers to the color as "shell"....I imagine it means cordovan leather?
I am unsure as to some of the pricing differences and imagine it would be a result of lasts, popularity, leather quality/expense?

But, "shell" undoubtably refers to cordovan, correct?

I also noticed that "color 8" is also more expensive....
Yes, you're correct. From the Shoemart 2nds I've seen, #8 and black are the only shells available. These 2 would be the easiest to find of all shells.

 

[rick]

Originally Posted by Astronaut888

Forgive the plebe/small question here....
I am considering a couple pair on the Shoemart irregular emailing and wasn't 100% about something. When it refers to the color as "shell"....I imagine it means cordovan leather?
I am unsure as to some of the pricing differences and imagine it would be a result of lasts, popularity, leather quality/expense?

But, "shell" undoubtably refers to cordovan, correct?

I also noticed that "color 8" is also more expensive....


shell is shell cordovan

#8 is a color of shell cordovan so yes its more expensive.

the price difference is due to the shoe being shell cordovan or calf.

welcome to the thread

 

[rick]

Originally Posted by wj4

Yes, you're correct. From the Shoemart 2nds I've seen, #8 and black are the only shells available. These 2 would be the easiest to find of all shells.


i have seen ravello, and cigar from time to time, but they sell very very quickly.

 

[sazon]

anyone heard anything further from Alden of DC about the possible order of the ravello medallion captoe on the plaza last?

 

[Pastor]

Originally Posted by wj4

Yes, you're correct. From the Shoemart 2nds I've seen, #8 and black are the only shells available. These 2 would be the easiest to find of all shells.

I've seen Ravello, Whiskey, and Cigar shell on the Shoemart Alden 2nd emails. Taking into consideration that i've only been onthe email list for 3 months i'd say you may have some sucess at picking up some of the rare colors if you want them.

 

[makewayhomer]

there was a pair of whiskey LHS in my size sitting on the 2nds list for at least a month or so. I've seen all the colors on that list, there were even 2 #4's a few months ago. I doubt those will ever be seen again though.

 

[randomkoreandude]

Originally Posted by sazon

anyone heard anything further from Alden of DC about the possible order of the ravello medallion captoe on the plaza last?
only that she was gathering names to put an order in. no idea if shes still getting names or if the order is through yet. someone should call ... not it

 

[Morgan]

I own a pair of whiskey shell LHS purchased as seconds from Shoemart, and I've seen another pair in 8.5 or 9 available recently, so they do crop up from time to time. I can't say I've seen much cigar or ravello on the seconds list, though it must happen.

 

[commodorewheeler]

Originally Posted by wj4

Yes, you're correct. From the Shoemart 2nds I've seen, #8 and black are the only shells available. These 2 would be the easiest to find of all shells.
I've seen cigar, whiskey, and ravello in my short time (2 months) on the seconds list. Just ordered a pair of whiskey plain toe boots from the seconds list today, I hope they work out.