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Ahab · Mar 2, 2010

Originally Posted by M4TM

more long wings :
Great buy! I love those.

Originally Posted by DrZRM

Wow! So nice! I'm definitely making my way back to more black shoes after being brainwashed by the SF think. I'm putting some black shell cordovan longwings on the list.
I still think there are some colors that would be more fun.

Originally Posted by Morgan

When it comes to black longwings, I'm torn between shell or pebble grain calf. I don't have any pebble grain shoes as I generally don't love the look, but it seems pretty classic on that particular model and color. Right now I only have 2 pairs of black shoes and no black shell, just Grenson for Paul Stuart wholecuts and EG wingtips (Malvern on the 82). I really liked the Alden longwings in shell on the Grant last for the Black Fleece line.
I have a pair of black pebble grain longwing's from BBBF and I love them. I have to admit that after seeing M4TM's shoes that the black cordovan could be very, very nice.

gnatty8 · Mar 2, 2010

Originally Posted by dixonmanor

Straight Tip Cap Toe Boot
Leather: Brown Scotch Grain
Sole: Double Waterloc w/ goodyear heel
Welt: 360 Regular w/ light antique finish
Last: Barrie
Stock Sizes: 7D-12D
Price: $TBD (Estimated $425-$475)

Got that one too, this one is mine!!!

AlanC · Mar 2, 2010

Newly thrifted (new) Alden chukkas:

Both pairs of (new) thrifted Alden chukkas (well, representative shoes from each pair):

Alden chukka collection:

Ahab · Mar 2, 2010

Originally Posted by AlanC

Newly thrifted (new) Alden chukkas:

Both pairs of (new) thrifted Alden chukkas (well, representative shoes from each pair):

Alden chukka collection:

Very nice! Are the suede unlined? Or just the snuff suede?

AlanC · Mar 2, 2010

^Thanks! Just the snuff suede are unlined. The pebble grain and dark brown suede also have lug soles.

mechanical pencil · Mar 2, 2010

Dang AlanC, you Alden thrifting ninja!

Nice ones, dude....

AlanC · Mar 2, 2010

Yeah, I think a store must have dumped some to a local chain. I'm keeping my eyes open to see if more show up.

forex · Mar 2, 2010

Does anyone know what last these monk straps are on? Aberdeen, I assume?
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...color=Burgundy

mikesduc · Mar 2, 2010

Originally Posted by DrZRM

Wow! So nice! I'm definitely making my way back to more black shoes after being brainwashed by the SF think. I'm putting some black shell cordovan longwings on the list.

Same for me. After getting the black jumpers I liked the black so much I changed an order for AF53 to AF91 black wingtip boot. Should be here Friday.

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index...p_Boot_223.htm

slide13 · Mar 2, 2010

It's funny but I've been doing the same. I used to be all about brown and really never even considered black shoes or boots. Then I picked up a pair of Context Tanker boots and discovered that I really liked them. After that came a pair of White's SD in black and now I am half and half and finding myself looking at more and more black boots these days. Weird.

halberdklown · Mar 3, 2010

can anyone compare the Alden Roy boots to something like say, chucks or vans sizing? never had a shoe like this before (have owned only 1 pair of dress shoes all my life since i was a freshman in high school, and even those were from some wholesale shop in downtown LA.) any help would be appreciated

now i know someone with their vast experience can help answer this...just for reference in case anyone needed the info: its built on the barrie last

IamCargo · Mar 3, 2010

new here with my #8 monk strap in few days worn

enjoys

with flash

dunkin · Mar 3, 2010

I love Aldens but they come with the worst laces, especially the flat laces. I've had to change the laces on 3 pairs of my Aldens in the last 6 months. and its not even the speed lacing parts that are breaking them.

makewayhomer · Mar 3, 2010

so, I really like the way #8 looks when new, the burgundy color, and would be kind of sad if it ages into a brown, b/c that would look more like other brown shoes I have. anyone else feel the same?

interlockingny · Mar 3, 2010

I think it would still be different than the traditional brown colors. There would still be a uniqueness to them, IMO.

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