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[Renalan]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, these are going back as soon I get a shipping label!

 

[tropics]



I'm having second thoughts about my #8 chukkas. I put them on this morning and either the way the style fits or inconsistency in sizing, but I feel like it was far too big and just doesn't feel right! Should I try to lace them a little tighter? Thicker socks? Or just unload them (brand new, only worn on carpet, not creased - "break-in procedure" only) and get a cigar dress shoe instead?

can you return them? sounds like you should

 

[BlueWord]



I hope Tom doesn't mind a potentially premature release on these, but I believe these will be available in store today. I pre-ordered them in my (impossible to get otherwise narrow) size around 18 months ago.

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Holy ****, these are beautiful. Cigar? ****, I wish I was more liquid right now.

 

[brokeassp]

Details on those?

 

[Beatlegeuse]

^Those look really nice...a lot like the C&J for Polo Lindrick boot

 

[burningbright]



Details on those?

What's the point? You know they're probably already gone.

 

[mcbrown]



I'm having second thoughts about my #8 chukkas. I put them on this morning and either the way the style fits or inconsistency in sizing, but I feel like it was far too big and just doesn't feel right! Should I try to lace them a little tighter? Thicker socks? Or just unload them (brand new, only worn on carpet, not creased - "break-in procedure" only) and get a cigar dress shoe instead?

If they don't feel good, definitely return them. I assume you are talking about 1339s? Since those are unlined they will fit even more generously than a lined Barrie last shoe, and you might need to size down to get a good fit.

 

[unclesam099]



can you return them? sounds like you should

I got them from J. Crew during a sale - it'd be criminal to return them and not pass the savings along to someone else on the forum. Size 11.5D. Interest?

 

[natesjuice]

hello all,

just received a pre-order delivery confirmation from yenni at jgilbert. i also asked her what she would have available for next year. here is what she wrote back in case anyone would like to get in on any pre-orders for the upcoming new year:

Here are the Alden 2012 Program for J. Gilbert. Let me know if you have any questions.



> ***You can add your size to any of the orders for Spring 2012 and

> Fall/Winter 2012.



> SPRING 2012

> Snuff Suede Wing Tip Boot (barrie last with commando sole)

> Navy suede Cap toe boot (plaza last with crepe sole)

> Navy Suede Plain toe blucher (plaza last with single oiled flex sole)

> Snuff suede wing tip blucher (plaza last with single oiled flex sole)

> Black Shell Cordovan Medallion toe boot (plaza last with commando sole)

> Shell Cordovan Saddle shoe- black shell & color 8 (barrie last)





> Fall/Winter 2012

> Color 8 Plain toe boot, plaza last with commando sole (re-order)

> Color 8 Indy boot, trubalance last with commando sole (re-order)

> Tan Wing Tip boot, barrie last with commando sole (re-order)

> Color 8 Cap toe boot, plaza last with commando sole (re-order)

> Color 8 Wing Tip boot, plaza last with commando sole (re-order)

> Reversed Chamois Indy boot, trubalance last with crepe sole

> Black Shell Cordovan Medallion toe blucher, plaza last with single oiled

> flex sole (in color 8 as well)

> Color 8 Plain toe blucher, barrie last with waterloc sole

> Color 8 Medallion toe boot, plaza last with commando sole (no wing design)

> Color 8 Norwegian front boot, plaza last with commando sole

> Cigar Indy boot, trubalance last with commando sole (waiting on leather)

 

[CHRK33]



hello all,
just received a pre-order delivery confirmation from yenni at jgilbert. i also asked her what she would have available for next year. here is what she wrote back in case anyone would like to get in on any pre-orders for the upcoming new year:
Here are the Alden 2012 Program for J. Gilbert. Let me know if you have any questions.
> ***You can add your size to any of the orders for Spring 2012 and
> Fall/Winter 2012.
> SPRING 2012
> Snuff Suede Wing Tip Boot (barrie last with commando sole)
> Navy suede Cap toe boot (plaza last with crepe sole)
> Navy Suede Plain toe blucher (plaza last with single oiled flex sole)
> Snuff suede wing tip blucher (plaza last with single oiled flex sole)
> Black Shell Cordovan Medallion toe boot (plaza last with commando sole)
> Shell Cordovan Saddle shoe- black shell & color 8 (barrie last)
> Fall/Winter 2012
> Color 8 Plain toe boot, plaza last with commando sole (re-order)
> Color 8 Indy boot, trubalance last with commando sole (re-order)
> Tan Wing Tip boot, barrie last with commando sole (re-order)
> Color 8 Cap toe boot, plaza last with commando sole (re-order)
> Color 8 Wing Tip boot, plaza last with commando sole (re-order)
> Reversed Chamois Indy boot, trubalance last with crepe sole
> Black Shell Cordovan Medallion toe blucher, plaza last with single oiled
> flex sole (in color 8 as well)
> Color 8 Plain toe blucher, barrie last with waterloc sole
> Color 8 Medallion toe boot, plaza last with commando sole (no wing design)
> Color 8 Norwegian front boot, plaza last with commando sole
> Cigar Indy boot, trubalance last with commando sole (waiting on leather)

Navy suede Cap toe boot (plaza last with crepe sole) -- Damn it...That would be perfect on commando. For me, crepe would ruin the look. Otherwise that is a perfect look. Shame.

 

[mcarthur]

...

I hope Tom doesn't mind a potentially premature release on these, but I believe these will be available in store today. I pre-ordered them in my (impossible to get otherwise narrow) size around 18 months ago.

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nephew,
well worth the wait, enjoy wearing

 

[Spencer]

PM Sent!

 

[CTYGGG]



I hope Tom doesn't mind a potentially premature release on these, but I believe these will be available in store today. I pre-ordered them in my (impossible to get otherwise narrow) size around 18 months ago.

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Very nice! I'm sure Tom will cut you some slack, after all you did design your own great looking boot for LS. Enjoy wearing them.

 

[vivalet]

new Seven Hills Indy Boot make up from Need Supply. Never heard of these guys before.

http://needsupply.com/mens/brands/alden/seven-hills-indy-boot.html

 

[AlanC]

^Thanks. I saw he had posted partial shots as a tease on his blog, so I figure he'll be okay.

Details on those?

Cigar shell wingtip boots on the Plaza last