Crockett & Jones for Ralph Lauren Cordovan (Marlow, Darlton, Gifford, Garran, Lindrick, McCallum, Rh

[dfagdfsh]

the purpose of wearing shoes inside for a few hours is to get some flex in the sole. if you don't, you can get some uneven wear on the sole (and pretty harsh wear) because you're dragging them as you walk.

 

[NAMOR]

I can see the use with loafers and maybe dress shoes on double leather and dainite. Its overkill for Flex-welt, single leather and boots, IMO. I don't think it hurts to err on the side of caution, maybe 6 months isn't even long enough. I mean I once slept in a new pair of Marlows and I thought their was something wrong with me. The following day I felt so alone, innadeqaute, dirty even but now I know I'm not alone. I've been suffering from Mac break-in method all along

 

[dusttruffle]

I once slept in a new pair of Marlows.

Did you get better fades? Have you washed them yet, or perhaps just soaked in Dr. Bronners?

 

[NAMOR]

It's hard to tell since I only spent a single night. But I hear for best results, it's a good idea to live with the shoe for at least a year before committing to it, provided the return policy allows for it

 

[mdubs]

It's hard to tell since I only spent a single night. But I hear for best results, it's a good idea to live with the shoe for at least a year before committing to it, provided the return policy allows for it

HaHa... Yeah, my big problem was actually something else. I bought about 4-5 pairs of shells at around the same time and so I was breaking them in one at a time... But the biggest delay that I had was debating if I should get toe taps or not and then researching the different types of toe taps. I tend to "bump" my toes quite a bit as it turns out... I have decided to pass on toe taps for the time being... The toe tap debate was actually my biggest delay... I only wear my new shells around the office 2-3 times for a few hours to make sure that they fit and to help soften the sole. $600+ is a lot of money for shoes, so I tend to error on the cautious side (figured that it couldn't hurt)...

-Mike

 

[dusttruffle]

it's a good idea to live with the shoe for at least a year before committing to it

It is best to make sure you are sexually compatible.

 

[edubs01]

Marlows/Lindricks excluded from the 25% off Give in Style event.

 

[mdubs]

First day out...

-Mike

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Nice lookin' Marlows my friend. I like the lighter shade that you have. Did it start out as dark brown and develop that patina?? Enjoy and wear often and in great health mdubs!

 

[mdubs]



Nice lookin' Marlows my friend.  I like the lighter shade that you have.  Did it start out as dark brown and develop that patina??  Enjoy and wear often and in great health mdubs!

Repp,

That's pretty much how they started out... Looks brighter in direct light.

-Mike

 

[NAMOR]

Looks good mdubs. You seem to have a well matched pair. Both my wingtips and penny loafers are mismatched where one shoe is just slightly darker than the other.

 

[Patrick R]

Glad to see them out in the wild. Next time, don't wait 6 months!

 

[BeSpiffington]



First day out...

-Mike

Way to go my friend. Wear those suckers out, and in the best of health.

 

[IJReilly]

If anyone wants to know, my story ended with a pair of Alden 975, for the simple reason that it fit me better. Very happy with my purchase!

 

[BeSpiffington]



If anyone wants to know, my story ended with a pair of Alden 975, for the simple reason that it fit me better. Very happy with my purchase!

Outstanding acquisition sir. Either way you were going to be a winner. If you take good care your 975's will last decades. Post some pics ASAP.