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[kwhitelaw]

well this is a no brainer: youve got a new shell boot and winter is around the corner. they havent been worn and you purchased them at a re-sale-able price. Post them on ebay and SF and wait for the right buyer.

size 11.5 jcrew boot in #8 shell. yeeeee

no go for ebay, cant stand the process and cut they take.

you got the size though

I still wish I would have grabbed those NSTs off you lol

 

[NAMOR]

shame. i was letting them go for $400 too...

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[kwhitelaw]

I would have done the mac break-in method but no more carpets inside the house haha so straight outside I went. Any real disadvantage by not carpet breaking?

honestly, and I say this from a newbie point of stance... I just lace up and hit the pavement. I tend to drag my right foot it seems, so there is a possibility that a more prolonged break-in on a softer surface might be beneficial.

but for me, it would take forever to accumulate a multiple hour wear on carpeted surface (as I work in a non office environment), so I just give up most of the time and wear in whatever environment.

you could always add taps front and back, if its a big concern

 

[kwhitelaw]

shame. i was letting them go for $400 too...

trust me, I looked at them daily. might have even PM'd you about them.

ended up grabbing a pair from shoemart, but they came in with some very odd marbling effect. sent them back as I wasn't copacetic with them at that price not being 'perfect'

 

[NAMOR]

i think it worked out for the best

afterall you just got a mess of ravello that I dream off owning

(cough)

ravello day

(cough)

tripper

i would love a pair in 11.5 or 12

 

[mdubs]



I would have done the mac break-in method but no more carpets inside the house haha so straight outside I went. Any real disadvantage by not carpet breaking?

The intent is actually more oriented around ensuring a good fit, while maintaining returnability. Not sure if it is as oriented towards the actual break in.

-Mike

 

[100 yrs]

got an email from yenni this morning, swung by on my lunch break. been waiting for this makeup for 8 months or so and they turned out better than i'd hoped.

6-eyelet suede chukka, brown suede, commando sole, plaza last

 

[kwhitelaw]

The intent is actually more oriented around ensuring a good fit, while maintaining returnability. Not sure if it is as oriented towards the actual break in.

-Mike

imo, I cant imagine trying to return a pair of shell after that first step, as it will inevitably set crease.

that's just me... my jcrew ravello LWB that came in .5 sz down from my suitable size, I just slipped on (without laces) and didnt even bother moving them as I knew they were too small.

maybe some retailers are more flexible (I'd imagine, if any, it'd be jcrew or shoemart) with creases, but the smaller outfits.. no se

 

[kwhitelaw]

i think it worked out for the best

afterall you just got a mess of ravello that I dream off owning

(cough)

ravello day

(cough)

tripper

i would love a pair in 11.5 or 12

yeah that was a complete grand slam. I guess I jumped the line (by just calling them and seeing that they had my size), but whatever, I took it for what it was worth.. my money's green

 

[bespoken pa]

Anyone heard anything about color 8 6 eyelet chukka from JGilbert?

 

[rydenfan]

got an email from yenni this morning, swung by on my lunch break. been waiting for this makeup for 8 months or so and they turned out better than i'd hoped.

6-eyelet suede chukka, brown suede, commando sole, plaza last

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These look great! I hestitated and ultimately passed on these but these pics make me think that was a bad decision

 

[tifosi]



Color 8 Plaza Last cap toe - first trip outside:

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LS Plaza cap toe love

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I need me some plaza!!!!!

 

[stevent]

LS plaza boot is so nice don't really want to pay $800 after tax though :/

 

[bespoken pa]



LS plaza boot is so nice don't really want to pay $800 after tax though :/

While $800 sucks, $850 will suck even more next year.

 

[NAMOR]



LS plaza boot is so nice don't really want to pay $800 after tax though :/

what do you think of a u-cap brogue boot in shell?