ALDEN

[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 ****

[Mich]

Love those 44621H Tripleterror, ravello shell cordovan really is one of the best colours imo.
just so hard to obtain…

[Dexter_]

Nice cordo collection Simon! I can just imagine how good the evo on the Ravello wingtips will be like. I like the C&J cap toe too. I have my eye on their double monk lowndes for a long time now.

[Tripleterror]

Thanks for the comments people.
I think the best way to get a pair of one of the rarer colour cordovans is to just pre-order them, it's what I had to do with the Ravello boots, it took 6 months but was worth the wait.
The advantage of buying C&J shoes in the UK is you can at least try before you buy, Aldens are all but impossible to get in the UK so if you're ordering them from the US just be sure of your size, 'Alden of Carmel' have a good sizing guide for the different lasts, and don't forget to add VAT to the cost, makes them bloody expensive!
Simon