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[totalair1]

#8 NST
argyles otc

Uncle-Love your #8 NST...right back to you!

See Ya,
Steve

 

[sashae]



A bit of a longer post but wanted to share a recent experience.  I picked up a pair of Ravello Kirkwoods a few months back, in which I wasn't keen on the commando sole.  Had them re-soled to JR leather, and requested antiqued welts and edges with a local cobbler here in Chicago.  The cobbler messed up the job and did not antique the top of the welts; I should have followed the advice of many SFers and used B.Nelson.  After a few months of contemplation, I called Nick V. and commissioned him to replace/antique the welts the correct way and replace with dark brown Dainite soles.  I had a little bit of frustration initially, as I waited an additional 2 weeks after the boots were promised (heavy volume in the shop).  Nick was very apologetic, and I received the boots today (last picture with new Color #2 wallet from Ashland Leather).  Overall, finally very happy with boots and Nick threw in a can of Saphir Reno for free!

I went the same route with B.Nelson using JR double soles/dainite on my 1273S suede Barrie chukkas with commando sole. I used a natural rather than antique welt, but as I've worn them it's been darkening properly (as originally photographed the contrast was a bit strong -- they look great in person though!)

 

[meso]

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[MickCollins1916]

Exotic shell kind of day. Cigar LWB, and my 1979 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16753 is on a Horween #4 shell NATO strap, courtesy of our friends at LSW.

 

[blue collar]



Exotic shell kind of day. Cigar LWB, and my 1979 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16753 is on a Horween #4 shell NATO strap, courtesy of our friends at LSW.

Mick! Simply stunning, both the shoes and that beautiful Roller!

 

[Rishi Kakar]

#8 NST
argyles otc

Absolutely Unreal! Awesome uncle!

 

[MickCollins1916]



Mick! Simply stunning, both the shoes and that beautiful Roller!

Thanks! I was unsure how much I would dig the strap before it arrived, but I'm absolutely wild about it. And I love LWB. So comfortable.

 

[Don L]

#8 NST Boot

 

[TactileOne]

#8 NST Boot

Great looking boot!

 

[Hill]

#8 NST
argyles otc

Looking good.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Quote: J Crew pct boot does it for me much more than this boot, hands-down. But that's just me...

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

#8 NST
argyles otc

Spectacular... nst is in my near future. Wear in great health Uncle!

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

#8 NST Boot







Great boot DonL... could use a little Mac love and some edge dressing. Lookin' good!

 

[mcarthur]



Fantastic Uncle.

Is this on Barrie?

nephew,
thank you
these are on the Aberdeen last

 

[mcarthur]



Looks like Aberdeen to me.

nephew,
you are correct