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shasta · Sep 22, 2010

Definitely True to Size. I'm an 8 in the 405 Indy Boot, 8.5 in the Beefroll

LeatherSOUL · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by hexproof

Does Alden make a kudo leather belt? I'm trying to find a belt to match my Alden kudu leather boots.

Probably wouldn't be a good idea...the oil and residue would get all over your pants.

mrmax · Sep 22, 2010

Can anyone shed some light on D vs E widths of the same size on Barrie? Had an interesting discussion today with the guys at Tassels HK. The jist of it is that the E width is much 'blobbier' than the D width when comparing the same size.

I am considering a pair of longwings, but they only stock D widths here. I would need to special order an E.

If anyone has any pics it would be extremely helpful

makewayhomer · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by mrmax

Can anyone shed some light on D vs E widths of the same size on Barrie? Had an interesting discussion today with the guys at Tassels HK. The jist of it is that the E width is much 'blobbier' than the D width when comparing the same size.

I am considering a pair of longwings, but they only stock D widths here. I would need to special order an E.

If anyone has any pics it would be extremely helpful

I'm not sure there should be any mystery. the E is wider and therefore will look fatter. how much, I dunno, 1/4 inch? not sure what the width difference is

jerrybrowne · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by mrmax

Can anyone shed some light on D vs E widths of the same size on Barrie? Had an interesting discussion today with the guys at Tassels HK. The jist of it is that the E width is much 'blobbier' than the D width when comparing the same size.

I am considering a pair of longwings, but they only stock D widths here. I would need to special order an E.

If anyone has any pics it would be extremely helpful

For some shoes on the barrie the E does look blobbier while in others it doesn't. The blobbiness looks more pronounced on my PTBs or plain toe boots since there is nothing to break up the forefoot.

BTW, I'm a 9E or 9.5D in barrie and I'd say they are fairly interchangeable.

.Impulsv · Sep 22, 2010

@shasta: Are those shell or calf?

interlockingny · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

I'm not sure there should be any mystery. the E is wider and therefore will look fatter. how much, I dunno, 1/4 inch? not sure what the width difference is

I believe the E width is 3/16" wider than a D width.

Racing Green · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by shasta

Definitely True to Size. I'm an 8 in the 405 Indy Boot, 8.5 in the Beefroll

Great stuff. Cheers.

shasta · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by .Impulsv

@shasta: Are those shell or calf?

calf

http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alde...ndy_17155.html

mrmax · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by jerrybrowne

For some shoes on the barrie the E does look blobbier while in others it doesn't. The blobbiness looks more pronounced on my PTBs or plain toe boots since there is nothing to break up the forefoot.

BTW, I'm a 9E or 9.5D in barrie and I'd say they are fairly interchangeable.

Originally Posted by interlockingny

I believe the E width is 3/16" wider than a D width.

Thanks gents, very helpful. Believe an E in the longwing is the way to go.

jhcam8 · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by mrmax

The jist of it is that the E width is much 'blobbier' than the D width when comparing the same size.

Blobbier or otherwise if you need the E then that's what it be.

And, unlike jerrybrowne I don't vary a width in the different lasts. D is fo me.

Joenobody0 · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by interlockingny

I believe the E width is 3/16" wider than a D width.

Is this difference constant over all lengths? Also, do you know the difference in width caused by going up/down a length while keeping the letter constant? I've been wondering about both these questions for some time.

mechanical pencil · Sep 22, 2010

Those 2-tones are just incredible. How much? I think you might be my size!

LynahFaithful · Sep 22, 2010

Tom - When you influence the creasing of your shell shoes with a pencil, where do you place the pencil and do you use it in more than one place? For example, on the cigar tassels, do you place the pencil under the tassel? Thanks.

mg428 · Sep 22, 2010

Originally Posted by mrmax

Can anyone shed some light on D vs E widths of the same size on Barrie? Had an interesting discussion today with the guys at Tassels HK. The jist of it is that the E width is much 'blobbier' than the D width when comparing the same size.

I am considering a pair of longwings, but they only stock D widths here. I would need to special order an E.

If anyone has any pics it would be extremely helpful

Note also that Alden shoes with E width in the ball area comes with C width for the heel width. In other words, the heel cup will be a tad large too.

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