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[Don L]

ravello Thursday

 

[tampatravel]

FYI: Benjo's just put discount up

http://www.benjos.com/ CODE: PLAINJANE 40% off

I'm not affiliated with them one bit, but they make some awesome laces here in the USA

 

[z8k1n]

Wow. None of my ravellos look like that!
I assembled my team to decide which two or three I need to sell for space (and my conscience , I went from 0 pair of Alden's 2.5 years ago to this..and the photo doesn't include my white bucks!).
From top then bottom left to right: cigar indy, cigar lwb, Paul Smith (not sure what), ravello ptb, black St.Crispin, ravello lab, whiskey lwb, ravello medallion cap toe (plaza), ravello chukka
Those medallion cap toes are new, they are so beautiful!
I'm willing to trade for the right wingtip boot (in 8.5 barrie/9plaza) if anyone is interested?
I've listed the ravello lwb and the cigar lwb but am also considering giving up the ravello chukkas (but that color is too sweet!).
First world problems I know.

 

[hoit1981]



Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

FYI: Benjo's just put discount up

http://www.benjos.com/ CODE: PLAINJANE 40% off I'm not affiliated with them one bit, but they make some awesome laces here in the USA

Am I correct in thinking that Alden uses ~22" laces for shoes (such as the LWB's) and ~55" laces for high boots (such as the Tanker)?

 

[tampatravel]

Am I correct in thinking that Alden uses ~22" laces for shoes (such as the LWB's) and ~55" laces for high boots (such as the Tanker)?

I just happened to have my old laces from my 975s at my desk (don't ask) and they're 26 inches. I have no idea with respect to the boots.

 

[tifosi]



I just happened to have my old laces from my 975s at my desk (don't ask) and they're 26 inches. I have no idea with respect to the boots.

I'm asking...

 

[hoit1981]



I just happened to have my old laces from my 975s at my desk (don't ask) and they're 26 inches. I have no idea with respect to the boots.

Hmmm... So if Benjo's only have 22" and 36" options, neither seem particularly appropriate for Aldens at 26". Which would be better - too long, or too short?

 

[tifosi]



Hmmm... So if Benjo's only have 22" and 36" options, neither seem particularly appropriate for Aldens at 26". Which would be better - too long, or too short?

I can't imagine my 975 laces being much shorter and still be able to tie them without being a serious PITA. But 36 sounds super long.

 

[hoit1981]



I can't imagine my 975 laces being much shorter and still be able to tie them without being a serious PITA. But 36 sounds super long.

Indeed. Any my point of reference at the moment is the Frans Boone website which sells Alden laces. Has them in 21", 31" and 55" lengths...

 

[tifosi]



Indeed. Any my point of reference at the moment is the Frans Boone website which sells Alden laces. Has them in 21", 31" and 55" lengths...

Maybe Tampas 975 don't have stock laces? I am wearing my 975s, but not sure if I feel like taking the laces out at work!

 

[BootSpell]

My Alden boot laces are about 55".

 

[Mr Clemson]

Sorry, I'm a day late on the whiskeys!

Also, for anyone interested, I just listed some brand new J. Gilbert snuff suede wing tip boots in a 7.5d for sale. I love the boots, but I've made way too many unexpected shell purchases recently...

 

[Dillardiv]



Nice cool day in Tampa today...the perfect day for some wool socks and what's becoming my favorite shoe --> the 975

**Benjos laces**

Are those color 8s with an instagram filter or cigar? Or does 975 mean that it's color 8? I've always wondered that.

 

[tifosi]



Are those color 8s with an instagram filter or cigar? Or does 975 mean that it's color 8? I've always wondered that.

Yep, they are #8 and 975 is color8.

 

[tampatravel]

Hmmm... So if Benjo's only have 22" and 36" options, neither seem particularly appropriate for Aldens at 26". Which would be better - too long, or too short?

It looks like the thin round dress laces are 30"