ALDEN

[louisbosco]

meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

[tigerpac]

That's a good looking tanker

[louisbosco]

thanks. i havent really worn them as much. probably only about less than 20 since i got them.

[Tone]

@louisbosco:

meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

Nice them!

[denimeric]

@louisbosco:

meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

Very nice looking, those tankers!

[louisbosco]

thanks guys. they're beautiful! if only i could get them in a cigar, whiskey or ravello color… that'd be my dream come true.

[seawolf]

I've been lusting over Cigar or Whiskey shoes forever. swoon

[louisbosco]

i've two full size horween whiskey shell. but currently unsure what to do for them besides small leather stuff. don't think alden take such custom orders.

[Tone]

Couple of pair just landed!

[arrow]

^^ nice pick up!  Like the natural welt on the CXL.

Recent delivery:  Leffot Cooney Boots (snuff suede)

[denimeric]

@Tone:

Couple of pair just landed!

Wow! nice!

[tigerpac]

Did somebody say Whiskey? 

Got these several months ago but never got around to posting (I don't think anyway, sorry if its a double!)  Here they are when they were new

[louisbosco]

oh my gosh. those are beautiful. where'd you get them from? how about pictures when they were not new?

[Anesthetist]

Fresh coat of Obenauf's Leather Oil.

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[tmg]

^ they look good! Is leather oil, Obenaufs or similar, the recommended treatment for Indy's? I've had mine for a couple of months and they're now looking in need of some care, but I was concerned that whatever I used would colour the stitching or sole edge.

[Guest]

Gents:
I Recently procured two pair of stock Alden cap-toes (style# 2160 and 972). Given that my place of work is on the casual side, I took them to my cobbler to customize and "dress them down." I had him strip the black edges for a more neutral edge, apply exposed brass eyelets, and apply a rubber half sole. Here are some pics:

2160 Before:

2160 After:

972 Before:

972 After:

[Finn666]

wow ??? …way way better imo! love the transformation of both of them. looks like you´ve got a great cobbler in your town as well. super well done

[madmonday]

Pigs may fly this year, I agree with @Finn666

Great looking shoes & ballsy move to do that to the shoes

[tmg]

That's a great improvement, and I know some prefer the black edge, but I think the natural edge always looks classier

[tigerpac]

Circling back, whiskeys with some wear on em.  Happy Friday everybody