ALDEN

[nixage]

Damn, that Tanker boot is so nice.  I like the Context version as well.

I'm not sure if I bought my whiskey longwings a bit large so will wear them in and then decide on what sizing is best for me before jumping in on another pair.  Right now, I'm really leaning toward the ultimate indy from leathersoul.

[LandoCal126 0]

@Beatle:

also - what do you guys think about a low version ?

I'm not too sure it goes with the aesthetic but I have been eyeing these for some time now. I guarantee if these came out with an IH twist I would be stoked. I just don't see it though…

[Dexter_]

Simon,
Yup. Know all about the LS and Tassels make-ups. The idea I had in mind is a combination of the LeatherSoul Hawaiian NST Tanker and the Tassels Ravello Hunting Boot

Ravello
Captoe
Metal eyelets with Speedhooks
360 degree Storm Welt
Commando Sole
Barrie Last

Probably not going to happen but one can dream.

[nixage]

I'm in love with these
http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=ALD_m_44621H

[malibuboy]

an Alden / IH collab?

i need to go get myself a drink.  a stiffy so to speak.

an indy? well that would be OUT f(*&ING RAGEUOS!

nix, those are hot.

yow.

simon

[Beatle]

I know…just the possibility of an IHXAD collab makes me drool...

[Dexter_]

^Yup its a sickness…

Waiting for this in June:

Or this around September:

Barrie vs Plaza
Flex vs Commando
Decisions decisions…  :-\

[LandoCal126 0]

Anyone read Kiya's Twitter lately??? Hmmmm…

"Meeting Tom Park of Leather Soul for drinks and dinner in Shibuya to talk over an idea or two... #Alden #IronHeart"

[Giles]

Nope

[LandoCal126 0]

Here you go…

http://twitter.com/SelfEdge

[Beatle]

sweet ..so we gotta start saving some serious $$$ - SExIH collabs, GilesXIH new stuff, IHXAD collab ….I better clean out the closet and get rid of a lot of boots and jeans that won't get any wear**

[Dexter_]

Nice. I did hear about a possible LS x SE collab a while back. Denim and Boot combo maybe.

[Beatle]

LS ?

[Dexter_]

LeatherSoul

[LandoCal126 0]

As in LeatherSoul Hawaii and soon to be LeatherSoul Beverly Hills!

http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/

[Beatle]

ah…

Whilst we're being creative - a Tobacco Chamois leather on a Chukka with commando sole would also be a killer

[Dexter_]

Just a heads up for the IHUK crew… J. Gilbert's next run of Cigar Indy's are scheduled for October. From what I hear, they got confirmation from Alden and their run is in production. 14/18 pairs are already pre-sold so let them know ASAP if you want one.

They'll have another batch for Jan/Feb 2011 but no confirmation from Alden yet on that order. Leffot also has their JC Cigar Indy for this fall but they haven't received their allocation of Cigar cordo thus no confirmation as of yet.

[nixage]

thx for the update dexter.

[Tripleterror]

As promised a piccie of my current Shell Cordovan collection.
Left to Right :-
Alden 44621H Wingtip Boot in Ravello Shell Cordovan from Shoe Mart.
Alden 4020HC NST Tanker Boot in #8 Shell Cordovan from LSH.
Crockett & Jones Harlech Boot in what C&J call Dark Brown Shell Cordovan but it looks pretty close to Cigar to me.
I think I prefer the fit and feel of the Alden boots best although the C&J are superb as well.
Simon

[Beatle]

tasty boots ****