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    CLJ
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 26 Feb 2012

    That detail is not the kind of 'character' I would want my boots to show. Personally, I would send them back. Patina over time that makes the boots we love look great is different than stitching done improperly. I feel badly for commenting on it as I don't wish to spoil the 'new gear' glow thing but you spent heard earned cash. You should get your money's worth out of a company that prides itself on craftsmanship.

    @Snowy:

    This is what I was talking about, it actually feels like knowing someone did that as apposed to just a machine. Perfection in imperfection is about as beautiful as it gets 🙂

    I'm not surprised to see you embracing wabi-sabi. 🙂 There is nothing like something that has aged/broken in. "New" can be clinical, or sterile in a way that is cold and distant.

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      A great read…

      http://carreducker.blogspot.co.uk/2011_02_06_archive.html

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        Megatron1505
        見習いボス
        Joined: 10 Jul 2011

        ^ Agreed, great read. Beauty in imperfection is exactly what I'm talking about.

        Don't get me wrong, I would not actively encourage things like stitching errors, what I am saying is that if they were my boots I would feel just as Jeff does. Also, I feel that (most) clothes and boots differ in this regard, I too would not take this kind of error on jeans or a shirt

        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          derivative666
          Joined: 30 Jan 2011

          Completely agree Gav! 
          Personally, I like their character. If they were constructed in a manor where it would hinder their longevity that would be a whole other story. I am not perfect and neither are my boots and I can live with that.

          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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            EastWest
            Joined: 3 May 2012

            That's cool and all that really matters. V nice btw, will look great with a beating!

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              Chris
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 28 Jun 2010

              @Megatron1505:

              Just to add to my 2 cents, if I was totally wrong then absolutely no-one would drive Alpha Romeos, and the Honda Accord would be the biggest selling car in the world.

              God forbid.  Can you imagine a world like that?  A place where French cars are reviled simply because they're "unreliable".  It doesn't even bear thinking…

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                Seul
                Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                What the hell's an Alpha Romeo?..

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                  derivative666
                  Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                  Italian car

                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    @derivative666:

                    Italian car recyclable art

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      Seul
                      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                      A certain Italian car on testosteron, perhaps?..

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                        tmg
                        Joined: 10 Sept 2010

                        ^ lol

                        Don't think many will pick up on that

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                          Megatron1505
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                          In the civilised world (not Texas), Alphas are famed/ notorious for a couple of things….

                          1. They have the worst dealer network in the world, if you send your car to Alpha to get fixed you can basically say that you are never going to see it again.

                          2. The electrics are terrible, and always break.

                          3. Many drivers claim that when they are good, when they are working, and if you get lucky; there is no finer driving experience in the world.

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                            Seul
                            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                            @tmg:

                            Don't think many will pick up on that

                            Mega sure hasn't…

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                              Megatron1505
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                              After the day I've had, if it requires any thought it can wait until tomorrow…..

                              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                derivative666
                                Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                My 1st car was a 5 speed red 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce and Ioved it until it shit the bed. Electronics were horrible but I have never drive a car that drive like that car. Including Porsche, BMW, Audi and Mercedes. Alfa are true drivers cars.

                                "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                  Seul
                                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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                                    derivative666
                                    Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                    This thread is officially derailed

                                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                      Seul
                                      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                      If you wanna talk cars, at least get their names right…  ::)

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                                        derivative666
                                        Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                        Fuckin iPhone auto-correct lol

                                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                          Megatron1505
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                          @Seul:

                                          If you wanna talk cars, at least get their names right…  ::)

                                          I don't drive so I'll call them what I want  😛

                                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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