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Cigar LWB arrived early this morning, quick family pick with all Aldens, missing Ravello LWB, which are visiting Alden for new soles.
Sizing question if I may....
All my Alden boots have speed hooks. For those who have both, do you strongly prefer the speed hooks? debating a pair without them, but afraid I'll hate it.
Boots aside, it seems people here prefer vouchers to balmorals...is that the case? I know I tend to, even though in theory they are supposed to be not as formal.
I think the vintage jumpers will start to show some more character when the leather wears in a little. The CXL looks great right out of the box.
I prefer without hooks, because I think it looks cleaner and fits better around the ankle and calf. It takes a few seconds longer to put on the shoe, but I think it's worth it. Also it means you can wear them with dress trousers or a suit without worrying about a hook pulling out your trouser hem.
I do the over under lacing on the boots. Result is easy on, easy off, with minimal (one eyelet) unlacing required on boots with no speed hooks.