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  1. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    NSC is one of my favorite stores in the country. Also a sponsor of this site. Routinely give 10% off codes for members. Have not tried to buy Alden, so it would not surprise me if they are exempt. If you ever find yourself in Richmond you should stop in. I get there a few times a year and...
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    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

     Those are incredible. I bought the indy's they had come out a month ago and honestly I wish I would have known about these as I would have waited. They look great, plus they (I think) have a commando sole, which I love.
  3. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

     The scotch grain indy's I got from union made have the same. Had not seen it before either.
  4. DCRoyal

    Epaulet shop - Official Affiliate thread

    Received my first Epaulet shipment today. Bought a few staples, Navy and Stone Sanded Canvas Slim Walts. Could not be happier. I have a feeling this is going to snowball in a similar fashion to my now significant Alden, um, problem. Tried to put together a suit, with the Weller and the...
  5. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    interesting. I have had three pairs done and not one word from the cobbler. And he would have absolutely let me know.
  6. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    I own this model from TSM. I can confirm it is a double waterloc. And it's a great shoe. Was beating myself up for not getting in on the LS version however long ago and then the same thing popped up on TSM. The double waterloc is getting a lot of play lately. And people like to tell you you...
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    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    Anyone have any recommendations for belts to wear with Ravello? I've found a couple of leads but didn't know if anyone had a go to that they would recommend. Doesn't have to be perfect, obviously, but something that comes close. It is very difficult to ascertain true color on the Internet so...
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    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

     11.5D Barrie. They are in my sig and in the classifieds.
  9. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    I ALMOST pulled the trigger on those. They look great, but even the best photos dont come close to doing the leather justice. Reverse Chamois is incredible. Let us know how you like them as you wear them. Also, after finally ending my Alden sizing adventure and discovering my true size, I...
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    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    May noy be the look you are going for, but I own a few pair of Indy's and my favorite by far are the Tobacco Chamois I picked up from ShoeMart. Has a commando sole and is perfect for NE weather. Does not have contrast stitching, and is darker than the CXL, wouldn't work w brass eyelets etc. but...
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    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    very nice. what kind of pants are those? They look like they could be Rogue Territory Dark Stanton's or RK ISC's, or Raleigh Indigo Canvas Thins. Whichever, they look great.
  12. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

     Can B Nelson do this on brand new soles post restoration as well? Take a little longer, maybe a little costlier. But would be the best of both worlds.
  13. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

     I was fortunate enough to score some whiskey LHS on TSM's seconds list about a year ago and they were my go to shoe last summer. There is something about how that color pops with denim that makes it an incredible summer shoe. Probably received more compliments about them than any other...
  14. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    I recently bought a bottle of Lexol Neetsfoot Oil, (http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-NF-Leather-Dressing-16-oz/dp/B002UQIS8S/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_30) which claims to be non darkening. I havent worked up the courage to use it. I do brush regularly and that seems to have sufficiently taken care of...
  15. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    If it helps, I have ONE Indy in 11E that fits very similar to another one I have in 11.5D. The 11E is Chamois, which is heavily oiled and may stretch more than the CXL indy that I have, which may attribute to the fit. I tried on a 11D in the truebalance and it was too tight in the forefoot...
  16. DCRoyal

    Epaulet shop - Official Affiliate thread

    I am looking forward to my next trip to NY, I plan on spending some time in the EP shop. I've not gotten a chance to try anything on, but I am really hoping the slim walt trousers work for me. In the meantime, I am thinking about ordering some belts. Anyone have any advice on how the cognac...
  17. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

     Absolutely. Regular trees work very well in my experience. I have them in a pair of natty cxl Indys and while I can't say what they'd look like without them, they look great after many wears with them.
  18. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    Here is an interesting makeup I had not noticed before: http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_chukka_boot_calf_skin_leather_sole_black/pvc-ald-mxs-13770_ald_m_chukka_boot_calf_skin_leather_sole.html I edited this because I can't read. It's black calf and I put shell at first. But the edge...
  19. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    Anyone 11D looking for Cigar? This is a STEAL if you can buy it now before a bid. http://bit.ly/WzixC5 And they are not mine. Just a PSA. Even if you wanted to send them in for a recraft you are saving 300 bucks.
  20. DCRoyal

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    No problem. Did you get the double waterlock version? I assumed that is what they all are, but thinking about it I didnt ask.

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