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Originally Posted by wj4
Fellas, how does the Plaza last fit? Anyone can compare it to Barrie and/or TruBalance for comparison? I want a pair of monk straps now to spaz things up!

Monk strap on the Plaza? Is it a special make-up? The "standard" monk strap is on the Aberdeen (and much has been written about how the Aberdeen fits).
 

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Originally Posted by velomane
Given that whiskey seems to be the sujet du jour, here's a "this or that" for you guys to help me decide on: the PTB or the chukka? To be worn with chinos or denim.

TIA,
Mike


Chukka, though I just bought the NST in Whiskey (which I prefer over both).
 

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Originally Posted by wj4
Fellas, how does the Plaza last fit? Anyone can compare it to Barrie and/or TruBalance for comparison? I want a pair of monk straps now to spaz things up!

Originally Posted by Tripleterror
Go 1/2 size larger.
I wear a 9D in Barrie and a 91/2D in Plaza.
9D in Plaza would have definately been too small !
TT


For me, I sized down a half on both the Barrie and the Plaza. I actually found the Plaza to fit better than the Barrie
 

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Originally Posted by Ritchee
Are those from Winn Perry? Did you size down 1/2? thanks and enjoy them they look great.
they are indeed the Ranger Moccs from Winn Perry. I sized down from my measured/usual 11 to a 10 in the Moccs. The 10.5 was just too big, the 10 is good but not as roomy as a 10 in the Barrie last i tried. it looks slightly 'stubby' in comparison to Barrie last shoes. but i mean that in a good way -- they are a GREAT, unique, pair of Aldens.
 

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The flash made the colors look more brighter than in real life. Cigar longwings and WinnPerry cap toe boots.
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The instruction for caring that came with the Cigars.
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Originally Posted by wj4
The flash made the colors look more brighter than in real life. Cigar longwings and WinnPerry cap toe boots.

I like those cap toe boots. They remind me of the ones I got from Shoe Mart a couple years ago.
Mine are on the Plaza last I believe. I like the pulls on yours.

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Zippy- what's your take on the plaza last as far as sizing goes. All of my Aldens are either Barrie or TruBalance with the exception of the #8 cap toe boots, which are on Grant last. I came into the thread one day and someone posted a link to those boots and I had to buy it. Also, how come this Alden thread is in this section and MC has the AE thread? A lot of the shoes here can easily be paired with outfits in the MC. Not trying to start anything, just sayin'.
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Plaza fits me slightly big but that's okay with boots.
I went 1/2 size larger in Plaza than Barrie/TB.

I think these were my 3rd pair of Aldens. They were actually on sale at the Shoe Mart when I got them for $280 or so.
I got a similar pair in smooth black calf for the same price.
 

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Had to share amlai's pair Xpost from red wing vs indy thread
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Alright, there was some sunlight today, so I shot a new picture:
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Originally Posted by wj4
Also, how come this Alden thread is in this section and MC has the AE thread? A lot of the shoes here can easily be paired with outfits in the MC. Not trying to start anything, just sayin'.
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Probably because of the prevalence of the indy boot, which no doubt works better with SW&D. Personally, I prefer their dressier offerings, but that may change.
 

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I've been searching high and low for an Alden wingtip boot with a commando sole (or even a lug), but these seem to be very elusive animals. I wear a 7.5 on the Barrie / Trubalance, I've not had a chance to try other lasts yeat (guessing I'd be an 8 like I am with most other shoes). Has anyone seen anything like this around?

Alden of Carmel had a gorgeous wingtip Kudu but it's discontinued.
 

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Originally Posted by MaxK
I've been searching high and low for an Alden wingtip boot with a commando sole (or even a lug), but these seem to be very elusive animals. I wear a 7.5 on the Barrie / Trubalance, I've not had a chance to try other lasts yeat (guessing I'd be an 8 like I am with most other shoes). Has anyone seen anything like this around?

Alden of Carmel had a gorgeous wingtip Kudu but it's discontinued.


Try J.Gilbert

http://jgilbertfootwear.com/sites/de...20Calfskin.jpg
 
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