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I agree. With all of the great choices out there I would be looking to drop $425 elsewhere. I think my Darlton Wingtips cost less. For a boot on of the chromexcel Indys or Roy boot should be better.Originally Posted by Ahab
The brown calf on that boot looks much better in person. The Roy Boot with the pull up leather would be a nicer boot and of better value, imo, but some don't like the eyelets or the wide Barrie last. I like both (and am waiting for a Roy). But the Carmel boot on the leydon is a dressier alternative for a plain toe boot.
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coming close to completing my Alden collection are two more #8 shell purchases:Originally Posted by MiniW
Leather Soul 5th Anniversary chukkas:
Barrie Last Longwings:
happy Superbowl Sunday!
Those are beautiful!! I'm deciding whether or not to buy the longwings vs. plain toe, and I think your photos have helped me make my decision!
Would you guys wear these with a suit?
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Oh dude, so nice! I'm dying for a pair of #8 chukkas! Well done.
Leather Soul 5th Anniversary chukkas:
Barrie Last Longwings:
happy Superbowl Sunday!
coming close to completing my Alden collection are two more #8 shell purchases:Originally Posted by MiniW
Leather Soul 5th Anniversary chukkas:
Barrie Last Longwings:
happy Superbowl Sunday!
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OK, so many of the of the discussions in this (and other) forums take Clark DB's as a point of reference. While I like Clark's, I find them too narrow so have never owned a pair, thus I don't my DB size. I'm looking to pick up a pair of of longwings, and I'm wondering if you all can help. I'm a 10 Nike, a 42 in Paul Smith, and a 9 in certain Red Wings (the Wabasha line). Should I buy a 9 for the Barrie last?
Much obliged.
Much obliged.
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gnatty, is chromexel from JCrew? I am really considering the JCrew Indys.
Also, does anyone know what the "H" means on the sizing? JCrew has some sizes in 9 or 9H but I am not sure if that means wide or narrow.
Also, does anyone know what the "H" means on the sizing? JCrew has some sizes in 9 or 9H but I am not sure if that means wide or narrow.
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gnatty, is chromexel from JCrew? I am really considering the JCrew Indys.Originally Posted by RFX45
Also, does anyone know what the "H" means on the sizing? JCrew has some sizes in 9 or 9H but I am not sure if that means wide or narrow.
I think J. Crew only carries D widths so the H means it's a half size.
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Chromexcel from North River in Boston, all sizes, better price than JCrew. Same boot as far as I can tell.
http://www.northriveroutfitter.com/p...ring_2010.html
http://www.northriveroutfitter.com/p...ring_2010.html
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