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[sockpuppets]

Originally Posted by Mr.K

Speedhooks can be removed with no fuss. I have done it to a couple pairs of boots in the past and replaced them. It looks smoother and is much less harsh on laces.

What does it cost to have the conversion done?

 

[zippyh]

You guys might want to check this out before having your speedhooks removed.
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=185037

 

[Trapp]

^That link is a good reference. The replacement eyelets are clearly a bit out of whack and the backside looks like an apple after a bulllet hits it.

 

[sockpuppets]

Originally Posted by zippyh

You guys might want to check this out before having your speedhooks removed.
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=185037

"How to make your new $600 boots look like ****... and pay extra for it!"

Thanks for the link. I'll stick with my speed hooks.

 

[sockpuppets]

Chromexcel Plaza Wingtip Boots have arrived.

 

[saracen]

Originally Posted by sockpuppets

Chromexcel Plaza Wingtip Boots have arrived.

more pics please

can you take a pic from the top (your perspective). I'm curious to see the difference between them and the barrie. I'm seriously considering ordering a pair.

Thanks in advance

 

[JTK]

Originally Posted by sockpuppets

Chromexcel Plaza Wingtip Boots have arrived.

Holy crap those look nice!!!!!

 

[jasonfoote303]

Originally Posted by Trapp

^That link is a good reference. The replacement eyelets are clearly a bit out of whack and the backside looks like an apple after a bulllet hits it.

 

[sockpuppets]

Originally Posted by saracen

more pics please

can you take a pic from the top (your perspective). I'm curious to see the difference between them and the barrie. I'm seriously considering ordering a pair. Thanks in advance
I have a cordovan barrie last I can put next to it for you. Give me a couple hours. The photo seems really red to me. In person these are more of a chocolate color. I will put them next to a rust 1000 mile and see what it looks like when photographed. The chocolate isn't as "lush" as the leathersoul site makes it appear, at least to me.

 

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by sockpuppets

I have a cordovan barrie last I can put next to it for you. Give me a couple hours.

The photo seems really red to me. In person these are more of a chocolate color. I will put them next to a rust 1000 mile and see what it looks like when photographed. The chocolate isn't as "lush" as the leathersoul site makes it appear, at least to me.

I see quite a few Alden's that look dull but brighten up handily when polished and worn a while.

 

[sockpuppets]

Originally Posted by jhcam8

I see quite a few Alden's that look dull but brighten up handily when polished and worn a while.

I wasn't complaining. They're beautiful shoes.

 

[Trapp]

Originally Posted by jasonfoote303

That's exactly the photo that came to mind

 

[PartagasIV]

Too bad LS sold out of that in an 11D, boots look sick.

 

[saracen]

Originally Posted by sockpuppets

I have a cordovan barrie last I can put next to it for you. Give me a couple hours.

The photo seems really red to me. In person these are more of a chocolate color. I will put them next to a rust 1000 mile and see what it looks like when photographed. The chocolate isn't as "lush" as the leathersoul site makes it appear, at least to me.


That would be so awesome. Thanks so much.

 

[Mr.K]

Originally Posted by sockpuppets

What does it cost to have the conversion done?

Not sure about the cost. I did the work myself.