The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[Neville Southall]

Let’s be clear here: it’s NOT boot weather where I live. It’s supposed to be, but it’s 80 degrees. However, I can’t take it anymore. I simply HAD to wear these on their maiden voyage and damn it all to hell it fall isn’t here yet.

P.S.: Only using Vibram Gumlite soles on all my MTO boots from now on. Jesus - feels like I’m walking on a cloud.

 

[caffed]

Let’s be clear here: it’s NOT boot weather where I live. It’s supposed to be, but it’s 80 degrees. However, I can’t take it anymore. I simply HAD to wear these on their maiden voyage and damn it all to hell it fall isn’t here yet.

P.S.: Only using Vibram Gumlite soles on all my MTO boots from now on. Jesus - feels like I’m walking on a cloud.

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I say it’s always boot weather. The heat helps break them in!

Also agree that vibram rubber soles are some of the most comfortable and durable.

 

[polojock615]

Cross-post from the Ae thread.

 

[jet-stream]

AE Randolphs today:

 

[Neville Southall]

Half-lined Grasmere 3 made by C&J exclusively for Tassels Hong Kong.

 

[Hasselmannen]

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Half-lined Grasmere 3 made by C&J exclusively for Tassels Hong Kong.

Those are super nice! What exactly is half lined?

 

[Neville Southall]

Those are super nice! What exactly is half lined?

Thanks! Half lined: the shoe is unlined/unstructured from basically the laces to the tip of the toe. The heel is structured and so is about half of the waist.

 

[John8867]

Carmina today...

 

[stephenaf2003]

C&J Skye2 #8

 

[stephenaf2003]

Under the lights

 

[stephenaf2003]

AE Randolph #8

 

[audog]

Wolverine by AE 1000 mile boots, these things bloom more than any other shell I have, crazy blooming, put them in their bags and come back in a week and they will be white.

 

[Shawnc]

Wolverine by AE 1000 mile boots, these things bloom more than any other shell I have, crazy blooming, put them in their bags and come back in a week and they will be white. View attachment 1252097

These have grown on me to the point that there is a pair on the Bay I'm thinking of taking a run at. Given that you and I are the same size, do you mind my asking what size these are?

 

[audog]

These have grown on me to the point that there is a pair on the Bay I'm thinking of taking a run at. Given that you and I are the same size, do you mind my asking what size these are?

Mine are 9D, fit is similar to Normandy/Caen in same size. If I were buying another pair, I think I would stick with this size, 1/2 down might be a bit tight.

 

[FatTuesday]

AE Randolphs today:
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Great looking burgundy loafers, gents!
I'll see your Randolphs and raise you two more from this week...

...with matching Sumos.