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[MrDV]

cigar lwb

 

[kwhitelaw]

sadly, I'll be sending the newly acquired ravello nst boots back to shoemart. there is so noticeable (imo) 'marbling' effect on one of the shoes. had it been just a small section i might have been ok..
I tried to get a pic of it but it doesn't show very well




feel free to hit up the shoemart in a week or two to see once they hit their inventory again. size 12

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Just tried to use the 25% off coupon @ BB on some Alden cordovans and it said the coupon isn't applicable

"Cordovan" shoes are excluded. It works on Alden suede and Alden calf.

The Peal & Co cordovan boot - made by C&J - is not suppposed to be included in the sale. Once BB realizes it, the code will not work (I had this converstion with a BB CSA for a prior sale). But they will honor the sale price if you get it to work.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



sadly, I'll be sending the newly acquired ravello nst boots back to shoemart. there is so noticeable (imo) 'marbling' effect on one of the shoes. had it been just a small section i might have been ok.. I tried to get a pic of it but it doesn't show very well feel free to hit up the shoemart in a week or two to see once they hit their inventory again. size 12

I ordered this boot about 18 months ago (when I found it in stock). Mine too were sent back - the coloring was too uneven.

 

[kwhitelaw]

I ordered this boot about 18 months ago (when I found it in stock). Mine too were sent back - the coloring was too uneven.

its a shame, if the panel on the inside of the shoe against the ankle were off I might have been okay with it. but for $730, I would have liked a little better overall quality.

that's not even bringing into account a 1.5" portion on the outer sole that seems was sanded after the dressing was applied.

oh well, cost me $8 for return shipping

 

[shaunw]

sadly, I'll be sending the newly acquired ravello nst boots back to shoemart. there is so noticeable (imo) 'marbling' effect on one of the shoes. had it been just a small section i might have been ok..
I tried to get a pic of it but it doesn't show very well




feel free to hit up the shoemart in a week or two to see once they hit their inventory again. size 12

Kind of reminds me of this.....on my cigar indy boots. Doesn't bother me too much but I also didn't pay $730 for them

 

[Beatlegeuse]

^ those would easily be worth it for TSM seconds price, but not $730. On the other hand, with the scarcity of Ravello out there, you might be able to sell these for above retail to someone else!

 

[kwhitelaw]

at the TSM seconds price, I'd keep them. that being said, I'll process the return and someone else can live with them

 

[docalden2013]



anyone ever had luck going from 11.5d to 11e on a barrie chukka?

wondering if I can give it a shot

K, 4 of my 5 Barrie lasted lwb's were 8.5d. I bought the Barrie whiskey lwb in 8e an found no problem in length. It's even comfier for me than the d width. I would think a Barrie chukka should work similarly. What do you guys think?

 

[deez nuts]

will be picking up a pair of the j crew alden crushed suede chukkas in US 10.5 from a friend next week, he asked me to help list them here on SF. does anyone know the retail? he said it was close to $500 but doesnt remember for sure. thanks in advance.

 

[sean2slow]

Hello
Quick sizing question:
I have my eyes on natural chromexcel tassel loafers on brooks brothers as my summer shoes and wondering how aberdeen last fits
I wear 7d in barrie and 7.5d in laydon comfortably with thin socks.
Will I be 7.5 d in aberdeen.
Thanx a bunch!

 

[Don L]

^^ typically up 1/2 size for Aberdeen ^^

 

[sean2slow]

Thank you!

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Hello
Quick sizing question:
I have my eyes on natural chromexcel tassel loafers on brooks brothers as my summer shoes and wondering how aberdeen last fits
I wear 7d in barrie and 7.5d in laydon comfortably with thin socks.
Will I be 7.5 d in aberdeen.
Thanx a bunch!

You will most likely be a 7.5; however, you may consider going down in width to get a snug fit at the heel. I go down in width with all my loafers.

 

[totalair1]

How do you get a copy of what The Shoe Mart has on the 2nd's list?

See Ya,
Steve