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Wes Bourne

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Originally Posted by jjl5000
The 19 is more pointed and is similar to say the EG 82, where as the 48 is more soft square - perhaps somewhere between a 202 and 606.

Noted, thanks for the description.

Btw, how many bal boots does that make?

Originally Posted by Burton
I think if the Chestnut Adelaide had been photographed straight on you could more readily see the difference in the lasts. The difference is subtle, but not as subtle as the photography is making it look.

Yup, you're probably right about the angle of the pics because there sure is a difference in the last comparison pic.
 

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Originally Posted by jjl5000
AS Moore (to handgrade spec) on the 19 last in burnished chestnut...


and the same again in vintage cherry on the 48 last...

and finally, latest MTO boots from EG in olive / loden suede / chestnut...


All look freaking noice.
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God, I love this threak. You'll will often get a few pages of talking and the occasional recrafted shoe, then someone like jjl5000 drops this ******* NEUTRON BOMB of pron. No one knew it was coming except for him.

But I do like the efforts of refurbishment that people are making and sharing.
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Thanks to all for compliments. I have to say I am especially pleased with the bal boots.


Originally Posted by Wes Bourne
...how many bal boots does that make?

Five
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plus 1 pair I bought for my wife from C&J.
 

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Originally Posted by jjl5000
Five
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plus 1 pair I bought for my wife from C&J.


This calls for a group shot, including that calf/suede gallosh oxford you have!
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Originally Posted by jjl5000
It is worth noting that the MTOs (as opposed to sale shoes) are better finished, especially in the waist where a distinct yet subtle fiddle is present. It's not as prominent as the AS, more a gentle arc but appealing none the less.

imo, this is a construction detail?
 

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Burton;3829920 said:
Originally Posted by jjl5000

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Beautiful! A very interesting boot. I love the suede but perhaps would have not used the chestnut contrast. With 5 pair of bal boots however, i'm sure your looking for features to differentiate them.

Cheers!
 

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Originally Posted by Wes Bourne
This calls for a group shot, including that calf/suede gallosh oxford you have!
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Perhaps an adelaide group shot first?


Originally Posted by fritzl
imo, this is a construction detail?

I don't know enough about the construction to be sure. What I can say is that I have several 'sale' shoes with square waists, where no effort to raise and shape the waist has been made at all. That suggests it's not essential but rather a finishing detail?

I would welcome further input on this.


Aldehyde;3830805 said:
Originally Posted by Burton

Beautiful! A very interesting boot. I love the suede but perhaps would have not used the chestnut contrast. With 5 pair of bal boots however, I'm sure your looking for features to differentiate them. Cheers!


Thanks - I once had a pair of alpine walking boots with a green calf upper and chestnut bellows tongue, which helped inspire this creation. Personally, I think the olive and chestnut work well but that's only my opinion of course.
 

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Originally Posted by jjl5000
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Perhaps an adelaide group shot first?


You better not be teasin!
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Adelaide group shot for your viewing pleasure...[Photo's taken on wife's compact camera so not great I'm afraid]

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Originally Posted by rebel222
Great collection. You should try them on. Maybe even walk outside with them.

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I have... those would be the pairs in rotation which I didn't include in the pics.
 

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