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[M635Guy]

Nicely done uncle. No flagstones today, eh?

 

[mcarthur]



Nicely done uncle. No flagstones today, eh?

nephew,
thank you
outdoor pictures cancelled do to rain

 

[mdubs]



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Mac, your King Chukkas are superb. The 6-eyelet Chukka is a very nice design that I wish was more commonplace. Enjoy your rain! Please send some down here!

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Tuesday and Wednesday - Alden Brassvello LWB in the Desert

Tuesday with Epaulet REDA Verigated Indigo Crosshatch Slacks, Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Belt, Epaulet MTO Shirt, and Brioni Sportcoat.







Wednesday with Epaulet Navy Lambswool Flannel Trousers, Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Belt, Brooks Brothers Polo Shirt, and Brioni Sportcoat.







In the beautiful sunrise light.

Thursday - Alden x Madion Cigar NST Blucher - Aberdeen Last













Friday - Alden x DC Cigar LHS - Van Last













-Mike

 

[cldude]

Hello SF'ers! First Time poster. Also a first time Alden buyer, and recently received my pair of bluchers. Upon receiving the shoes, I noticed the sole stitching is a little off. Are these pair defective? Bad craftsmanship? Should I return them? Or is this normal? Thanks!

 

[Bonggoy]

Hello SF'ers! First Time poster. Also a first time Alden buyer, and recently received my pair of bluchers. Upon receiving the shoes, I noticed the sole stitching is a little off. Are these pair defective? Bad craftsmanship? Should I return them? Or is this normal? Thanks!

Defect to other shoe manufacturers in the same class/price point but not unusual for Alden.

 

[sask boot]

Alden finishing has been sloppy in the last five years. What you are seeing seems to be more common than the past.

 

[peppercorn78]

That's where the welt begins. It could have been done better but it's not technically a defect.

 

[sazon]



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Wednesday with Epaulet Navy Lambswool Flannel Trousers, Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Belt, Brooks Brothers Polo Shirt, and Brioni Sportcoat.

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In the beautiful sunrise light.

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Thursday - Alden x Madion Cigar NST Blucher - Aberdeen Last

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Friday - Alden x DC Cigar LHS - Van Last

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-Mike

Mike - great selections! I love those J Crew Ravello LWBs!

 

[Buddha25]

Question about shoe trees. I own a pair of Alden 966's the I keep fresh with some Nordstrom shoe trees. I just purchased a pair of Alden PTB in color 8 and I have an extra set of Clark shoe trees as well. My question is does it make sense to buy one shoe tree over another? For example I don't need another Nordstrom shoe tree or even an Alden one? The Clark tree is cedar as well, so I imagine I am all set?

 

[mdubs]

If it fits well, use it bud.

 

[mdubs]



Mike - great selections! I love those J Crew Ravello LWBs!

Thanks JD!

 

[peppercorn78]



Question about shoe trees.  I own a pair of Alden 966's the I keep fresh with some Nordstrom shoe trees.  I just purchased a pair of Alden PTB in color 8 and I have an extra set of Clark shoe trees as well.  My question is does it make sense to buy one shoe tree over another?  For example I don't need another Nordstrom shoe tree or even an Alden one?  The Clark tree is cedar as well, so I imagine I am all set?

Just as an aside, I found this article useful:

http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2012/06/guide-to-shoe-trees.html

 

[Buddha25]

Just as an aside, I found this article useful:

http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2012/06/guide-to-shoe-trees.html

Thanks, I skimmed it and I agree their are low end shoe trees out there as well. Mine are all cedar shoe trees which I feel is a must. I just wondered if it really mattered in the cedar shoe tree range. I know their are high end shoe trees that are custom molded to fit your shoes. I don't need to go that far. My Alden's are an investment, I wanted to make sure I take good care of them.

 

[Matty123]

I'm looking for some Opinions on wearing or not wearing shell cordovan in the north east today. It's raining and cold. I'll be running errands and in and out of my car. Walking through parking lots etc... Opinions please.