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[razl]



They're calling it Cognac soft calf. Plaza last. Single oiled water-loc sole.

I call it beautiful.

Plus. One.

 

[budapest12]

Those are very nice although (and I guess in keeping with themes of not loving Alden's calf) they make me shake my head and wish they were natural CXL.

 

[chipshot]



A x JG Seattle's special make-up just got delivered to the shop

Ten years from now your going to thank God for these practical beautiful boots. Well done Sir!

 

[hoit1981]



Ten years from now your going to thank God for these practical beautiful boots. Well done Sir!

+1!

 

[CEE88]



Looking for a Shell Chukka in something other than #8. I heard Alden DC had some Cigar but I am sure they are all spoken for by now. I was lucky to get the Ravello LWB Waterlock sole. Man what a nice comfortable ride that double waterlock is.... Smooth...

I got on both those Alden DC lists several months ago and, when the call came for the chukkas (at least a month or two ago) I was driving in heavy traffic and -- obviously not thinking clearly -- declined based on the price and generally not feeling any love for chukkas (so whomever got the 10.5D -- you're welcome). Thankfully, I came to my senses and went ahead with the Ravello LWB order, which is due to arrive TOMORROW.

 

[mdubs]

I got on both those Alden DC lists several months ago and, when the call came for the chukkas (at least a month or two ago) I was driving in heavy traffic and -- obviously not thinking clearly -- declined based on the price and generally not feeling any love for chukkas (so whomever got the 10.5D -- you're welcome). Thankfully, I came to my senses and went ahead with the Ravello LWB order, which is due to arrive TOMORROW.

Sorry to hear about the Chukkas. Somehow my pair did not get made, so I am in the queue for the next run, whenever that may be. Good thing I am in no hurry. But, fortunately you just got Alden's best shoe, their Ravello LWB.

-Mike

 

[gosheik]



Those are very nice although (and I guess in keeping with themes of not loving Alden's calf) they make me shake my head and wish they were natural CXL.

I have to agree (and I should probably wear these at some point

 

[TommyB]



Those are very nice although (and I guess in keeping with themes of not loving Alden's calf) they make me shake my head and wish they were whiskey shells.

Fixed that for you.

 

[intensanity]



I have to agree (and I should probably wear these at some point

Umm. Whoa.

Rethinking the natty cxl Indy for that. Whoa.

 

[sacafotos]



Those are very nice although (and I guess in keeping with themes of not loving Alden's calf) they make me shake my head and wish they were natural CXL.

Amen. The natty CXL Indy/NST is much nicer than I thought.

 

[MrDV]

The grass is indeed greener on MrDV's lawn

Ooohh yess!

DV, those are sweet. Looking good.

[/SPOILER]

nephew,
looking good

Ugh that pains me - those are fantastic...

While your collection may not be the most extensive on this thread, not sure there is another collection I would prefer to have over yours. Bravo, my friend!

I'm with RTP on that.

thanks for the kind words boys. i feel very lucky to have them.

 

[trunks206]



Plaza Cigar shortwing

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Simply stunning. Well done man!

 

[Rishi Kakar]



That a boy RK, looking great!!  Enjoy often and in great health, my old fiend...

Thanks RTP. Truly inspired by your color 8 PTBs.

 

[CEE88]



Sorry to hear about the Chukkas. Somehow my pair did not get made, so I am in the queue for the next run, whenever that may be. Good thing I am in no hurry. But, fortunately you just got Alden's best shoe, their Ravello LWB.

-Mike

Thanks Mike. Honestly it was also the width issue - I'd rather have a 10.5C, especially in a chukka. I suppose I could've bought & tried them. We'll see what happens with the D width Ravello longwings.

NRO seems to have C width chukkas (1339 & 1340) on their site right now, which I'm really tempted to try. As far as I know, those are stock shoes, not normally available in C widths.

Also, I fell victim to the "just didn't get made" scenario recently too - long wing #8 with natural edge. Ordered C width, paid in full in advance, waited 8-9 months and finally noticed the makeup appearing on SF. I contacted the retailer and they asked me to supply them with my receipt, which I did, whereupon I got the sheepish "ah, your order wasn't entered properly."

 

[mcarthur]



That a boy RK, looking great!!  Enjoy often and in great health, my old fiend...

nephew,
wear only in good health