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[sevenfoldtieguy]



Other then Alden of Carmel, are there any other places that carry the AF43?

To the best of my knowledge, only Alden of Carmel carries AF anything.

 

[tifosi]



To celebrate my new Ravello PTBs, I am going to do Ravello week. Also thought that it would be a great way to start off the new year at work.

First off, Ravello LWB from Alden DC.

Spoiler

Happy Monday!

-Mike

Holy crap they are stunners!!!

 

[coolarrow]

I don't have any dress shoes with topys, dainite, minilugs or commando. I know I should avoid the salty wet slush. However, what about just the salt remnants? Things are pretty dried out here but some sidewalks still have mini salt rocks. Should I forego my leather soled shoes?

PS I do have a pair with the flex welt oil sole, though.

 

[tifosi]



To the best of my knowledge, only Alden of Carmel carries AF anything.

+1 SFTG speaks the truth.

 

[sazon]

mdubs - stunners! Man can live on #8 and Ravello LWB alone.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Hi guys, I had a question for you. I'm in the market for a PTB and have come across these 2 options: Navy PTB Alden x J.Crew #8 Shell Cordovan PTB Which one would you choose and why? I have never owned any shell cordovan items and am unfamiliar with their care. I plan on wearing these both in a business casual environment, as well as on the weekend with jeans. I fear that with the shell, they'd be more suited for the work environment than with jeans? Thanks for all your help!

Go with the color 8 shell PTB. Then consider about 40 other models before the navy one.

 

[apo1]

Color #8 in shell is the best ,and shoes from shell cordovan is something else than the rests, especially after time !

 

[Olifter]



Hi guys, I had a question for you. I'm in the market for a PTB and have come across these 2 options: Navy PTB Alden x J.Crew #8 Shell Cordovan PTB Which one would you choose and why? I have never owned any shell cordovan items and am unfamiliar with their care. I plan on wearing these both in a business casual environment, as well as on the weekend with jeans. I fear that with the shell, they'd be more suited for the work environment than with jeans? Thanks for all your help!

#8 shell is much more versatile.

 

[MrDV]

To celebrate my new Ravello PTBs, I am going to do Ravello week. Also thought that it would be a great way to start off the new year at work.

First off, Ravello LWB from Alden DC.





Happy Monday!

-Mike

just perfection. a fine pair of shoes right there.

 

[budapest12]

To celebrate my new Ravello PTBs, I am going to do Ravello week. Also thought that it would be a great way to start off the new year at work.

First off, Ravello LWB from Alden DC.





Happy Monday!

-Mike

That shine! That luster! Those argyles! Hmmm. Anybody ever notice you never see mdubs and Uncle Mac together in the same place at the same time? I wonder…

 

[MrDV]

Hi guys,

I had a question for you. I'm in the market for a PTB and have come across these 2 options:


Navy PTB Alden x J.Crew



#8 Shell Cordovan PTB

Which one would you choose and why? I have never owned any shell cordovan items and am unfamiliar with their care. I plan on wearing these both in a business casual environment, as well as on the weekend with jeans. I fear that with the shell, they'd be more suited for the work environment than with jeans?

Thanks for all your help!

hi, I have both pairs. I would recommend the shell ptbs. classic pair which you can wear with jeans and/or business casual all work week long. the navy jcrew works well with chinos. I wear khakis a couple of times a week so the navy works for me.

 

[ironclad]



Happy Monday!

-Mike

Solid, Mike. Solid.

I'm Ravello, errrr, green with envy!

 

[BootSpell]

Go with the color 8 shell PTB. Then consider about 40 other models before the navy one.

That's hilarious! But I can see the navy going well with chinos.

 

[winston1156]



-20 C !!!

My sympathy for the  North American friends

-25 right now. Good day for double sole

 

[specialk0449]

Reveille, my recomendation is to purchase the PTB in shell cordovan first as others have said. You won't find a more versatile shoe especially in color 8. I have the color 8 and the black shell.

I was lucky and found the PTB in whiskey at Alden SF. They are on their way to me.