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[rydenfan]



Shell Tanker?

Barrie is similar I have read.

Thanks. That's what I thought as well.

No, 6 eyelet chukka/short boot in brown grain

 

[tifosi]

Of course they have the #8 NST on Aberdeen in 7.5 and 8, but not 8.5. Probably the only thing I would consider.

 

[tifosi]



Thanks. That's what I thought as well.

No, 6 eyelet chukka/short boot in brown grain

Oh yea. I like those 6 eye chukkas.

 

[kwhitelaw]

I grabbed a pair of modified bluchers and some snuff ptbs. the modifieds might be going back, but better to grab now and pay return shipping

 

[rydenfan]

Thinking about the milkshake suede PTB too

 

[tifosi]



Thinking about the milkshake suede PTB too

...as was I.....

 

[TO Tie Guy]

Mahogany (calfskin) PTB on the 12d list. Modified last. Wonder who they were made for.

 

[rydenfan]



...as was I.....

I'm on vacation and can't really deal with trying to call 50 million times. You should grab them

 

[tifosi]



I'm on vacation and can't really deal with trying to call 50 million times. You should grab them

Nah. Going to save that money for a couple upcoming MTO deposits. The only thing I would have grabbed would have been the 2210 if they had an 8.5D.

 

[Hot Dog Day #49]

Over the winter I sent a pair of Cigar Cordovan LWB back for restoration, the soles needed replacing and the upper was a little worn. The process was painless and took about as long as I was quoted. These have always been my favorite and most comfortable shoes. Wearing them was on par with wearing a pair of sneakers.

I was really impressed when the shoes came back - they did a great job and the packaging and presentation made it feel like I was getting brand new shoes all over again. However, the shoes were immediately painful when I put them on just walking around my carpeted floor. I accredited this to the restoration and stuck it out thinking they would break in, but my heels are covered in blisters every time I wear them. I've worn them about 20 times now and they're by far the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever worn. It's kind of odd, they don't fit any differently than they did before, no heel slip or anything, but something must have changed due to the restoration. I'm pretty unhappy about it considering they were my favorite shoes and the high cost of restoration.

Has anyone had this experience or have any idea if there is any recourse other than selling?

 

[rydenfan]



Nah. Going to save that money for a couple upcoming MTO deposits. The only thing I would have grabbed would have been the 2210 if they had an 8.5D.

Good call. Looks like our Dover might happen

 

[halfnhalfnhalf]

9.5 D list below . . .

Shoe Size: 9.5
Shoe Width: D

FD-11202F FD-1492 FD-1493 FD-1494 FD-17830
Reg $ 680.00 Reg $ 510.00 Reg $ 510.00 Reg $ 510.00 Reg $ 537.00
Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 350.00
Snuff Tobacco Suede Snuff Suede Tan Suede Natural Chrome Excel
Modified Last Leydon Last Leydon Last Leydon Last Van Last

FD-2146 FD-24231 FD-3452F FD-3556 FD-3560
Reg $ 647.00 Reg $ 565.00 Reg $ 464.00 Reg $ 498.00 Reg $ 550.00
Sale $ 425.00 Sale $ 350.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00
Black Shell Natural Chrome Excel Sand Suede Burnished Tan Brown
Aberdeen Last Barrie Last Plaza Last Plaza Last Van Last

FD-401 FD-40605HC FD-40721C FD-41665H FD-44620HC
Reg $ 512.00 Reg $ 551.00 Reg $ 561.00 Reg $ 595.00 Reg $ 595.00
Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 350.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00
Black Black Earth Chamois Tan Brown Dark Tan
Barrie Last Barrie Last Hampton Last Modified Last Barrie Last

FD-44623H FD-54312 FD-54321 FD-662 FD-684
Reg $ 655.00 Reg $ 650.00 Reg $ 730.00 Reg $ 498.00 Reg $ 645.00
Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 425.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 425.00
Burnished Tan Black Color 8 Tan Color 8
Barrie Last Modified Last Modified Last Aberdeen Last Aberdeen Last

FD-686 FD-907 FD-909 FD-911 FD-947
Reg $ 498.00 Reg $ 504.00 Reg $ 508.00 Reg $ 508.00 Reg $ 520.00
Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 325.00
Dark Brown Black Black Tan Brown
Aberdeen Last Hampton Last Hampton Last Hampton Last Barrie Last

FD-9751 FD-990 FD-9901 FD-D3406 FD-D4905HC
Reg $ 687.00 Reg $ 667.00 Reg $ 667.00 Reg $ 531.00 Reg $ 595.00
Sale $ 425.00 Sale $ 425.00 Sale $ 425.00 Sale $ 350.00 Sale $ 325.00
Black Shell Color 8 Black Shell Milkshake Suede Navy
Barrie Last Barrie Last Barrie Last Barrie Last TruBalance Last

FD-H4684 FD-M3301F FD-9901 FD-D3406 FD-D4905HC
Reg $ 325.00 Reg $ 550.00 Reg $ 667.00 Reg $ 531.00 Reg $ 595.00
Sale $ 265.00 Sale $ 325.00 Sale $ 425.00 Sale $ 350.00 Sale $ 325.00
Brown Suede Creme-Suede Black Shell Milkshake Suede Navy
Classic Last Modified Last Barrie Last Barrie Last TruBalance Last


Some good stuff this time around.

 

[tifosi]



Good call. Looks like our Dover might happen

I hope so. I think it's pretty cool that Patrik wants in.

 

[shaunw]

Any guess what a FD-97507 might be?? Ravello, barrie, and the size is right for me.

 

[gsgleason]

For whatever reason, I keep falling off the seconds list.

Will someone forward 11.5D to me?

[edit] Got it! Thanks!