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[sevenfoldtieguy]



You could also try neutral as well.

As far as I know Alden doesn't make a neutral paste wax. But perhaps your comment was more general and not restricted to Alden paste waxes ....

 

[calidist]

As far as I know Alden doesn't make a neutral paste wax. But perhaps your comment was more general and not restricted to Alden paste waxes ....

Sorry, you are correct. Neutral is only in the cream, not wax.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Sorry, you are correct.  Neutral is only in the cream, not wax.

No problem, my friend.

 

[BootSpell]

If they have no storm welt and a 270 welt, they look much sleeker than a model with a storm welt and a 360 welt.

I personally disagree that they look unbalanced.

I'm with SFTG on this one. I probably won't buy Barrie or Trubalance lasted shoes/boots anymore if they have a full 360 storm welt. The heels are already wide on these lasts and the 360 welt just makes the back end way too wide IMO. I have been enjoying my Barrie lasts with a flat welt and close heel. Makes the "bulbous" (sp?) Barrie look much sleeker. It took me awhile to consciously acknowledge what my preferences were in this area.

 

[mediahound]

I've changed my mind about this model ... the proportions are off to me.
I think that it's got to do with the welting ... Barrie-lasted shoes look unbalanced without the storm welt.

I'm with SFTG on this one. I probably won't buy Barrie or Trubalance lasted shoes/boots anymore if they have a full 360 storm welt. The heels are already wide on these lasts and the 360 welt just makes the back end way too wide IMO. I have been enjoying my Barrie lasts with a flat welt and close heel. Makes the "bulbous" (sp?) Barrie look much sleeker. It took me awhile to consciously acknowledge what my preferences were in this area.

the 360° storm welt seems to suit the LWB and PTB quite well though.

 

[SuitedDx]



Awesome. I agree, not enough monk love in this forum.

I like monks but I just prefer a larger buckle.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

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Uncle, just curious, does the AE three eyelet chukka (Dundee), work for you? AE has had some nice looking shell offerings in the Dundee but I have never tried them..

 

[Roguls]

 

[Roguls]



Uncle, just curious, does the AE three eyelet chukka (Dundee), work for you?  AE has had some nice looking shell offerings in the Dundee but I have never tried them..

Sacrilege. Mac does not even look at AEs.

 

[BootSpell]

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[ReppTiePrepster]

I'll play the ravello game.

Lovely shoe BC! Wear in great health...

 

[kwhitelaw]

whats the consensus with sizing if 11.5D? would 11E possibly work in a barrie lasted shoe?

 

[Man with Apple]

Color 8 LWB Today

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

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+1, I don't think its the lack of a storm welt that makes the cadet look awkward. I think this particular perf CTB seems like it should be a boot (looks too fat and bloated). Maybe the aberdeen last would be more suitable.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

My Modified last PCT boots and I are experiencing sequestration related travel delays.