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[mcarthur]



Good to have you back Uncle. Nice wingtips and combo.

nephew,

thank you

 

[MrDV]

cap toe group shot

 

[Papa Doble]



cap toe group shot

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Awesome boots. If you could only keep one, which would it be?

 

[Shawnc]



I use VSC and have good results from it. I got a lifetime supply sized jar for like $15, so it's not a bad deal either.

-Mike

Where'd you get the large size for $15 from?

 

[Shawnc]



cap toe group shot

Impressive collection MrDV. I'm curious which ones you would keep if you could only keep one as well. They all look like they were dipped in liquid glass but the antique welts get my vote.

 

[MrGuy]

L to R: plaza; grant; Barrie; grant? Still honing my IDskills

cap toe group shot

 

[kwhitelaw]

Where'd you get the large size for $15 from?

not quite $15, but I just recently received this for around $20. from my limited knowledge, it appears to be the same as the smaller glass bottles I've received in the past from other places (just at a MUCH better price)

http://www.foresupplyco.com/product...enetian_Shoe_Cream_E_ZOES_Venetian_Shoe_Cream

 

[thebeebs]

Great lineup. FWIW, I didn't like the pull tabs, so I called Alden HQ and asked them if they would remove for me, and they did, free of charge. Mr Sazon originally turned me on to the idea, and it's really helped with my trousers riding up on my legs, esp after sitting.

BTW, haven't posted for several months, but surprised to see how much tougher the exotics are to find compared to this time last year. A friend of mine is in the market for anything in Cigar or Ravello in a size 12, and I can't point him toward one source. Fortunately for me, I stocked up last year with the purchase of 15 pairs of shell in about every model I fancied (props to SFTG for his counsel throughout that process...)

Hope everyone's enjoying the weekend!

 

[MrDV]

Awesome boots. If you could only keep one, which would it be?

thank you papa doble. I would keep the #4.

Impressive collection MrDV. I'm curious which ones you would keep if you could only keep one as well. They all look like they were dipped in liquid glass but the antique welts get my vote.

thank you shawnc. I used alden natural fine boot cream on them today.

L to R: plaza; grant; Barrie; grant? Still honing my IDskills

your idskills score is 4/4.

 

[macjedi]



black WT
argyles otc

Spoiler

Brilliant Uncle! If you, (or anyone else) were looking to acquire a black or #8 shell bal oxford… having neither in your wardrobe … which style/color would you choose?

1. Straight tip
2. Perf. Cap
3. Medallion Cap
4. Wing tip

… almost pulled the trigger on a black AE Park Ave on eBay, but came back to the light

 

[Shawnc]



not quite $15, but I just recently received this for around $20. from my limited knowledge, it appears to be the same as the smaller glass bottles I've received in the past from other places (just at a MUCH better price)

http://www.foresupplyco.com/product...enetian_Shoe_Cream_E_ZOES_Venetian_Shoe_Cream

At that price it's definitely worth a try. Thanks kwhitelaw. Much appreciated.

 

[basil rathbone]

I measure 9E on a brannock. What size would you guys recommend for the Leydon last? TTS? Unlined chukkas if that changes anything. Thanks in advance.

 

[kwhitelaw]

Great lineup. FWIW, I didn't like the pull tabs, so I called Alden HQ and asked them if they would remove for me, and they did, free of charge. Mr Sazon originally turned me on to the idea, and it's really helped with my trousers riding up on my legs, esp after sitting.

BTW, haven't posted for several months, but surprised to see how much tougher the exotics are to find compared to this time last year. A friend of mine is in the market for anything in Cigar or Ravello in a size 12, and I can't point him toward one source. Fortunately for me, I stocked up last year with the purchase of 15 pairs of shell in about every model I fancied (props to SFTG for his counsel throughout that process...)

Hope everyone's enjoying the weekend!

if your friend is size 12 TTS, there are a couple cigar options I think over at fransboone in 11.5 barrie

 

[macjedi]



cap toe group shot

Beautiful family MrDV!

 

[Olifter]



Brilliant Uncle! If you, (or anyone else) were looking to acquire a black or #8 shell bal oxford… having neither in your wardrobe … which style/color would you choose?

1. Straight tip
2. Perf. Cap
3. Medallion Cap
4. Wing tip

… almost pulled the trigger on a black AE Park Ave on eBay, but came back to the light

#8 perforated captoe