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    • Dexter_D
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      LeatherSoul

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

        http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/

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        • BeatleB
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          ah…

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

          We can do anything

          http://bybeatle.com

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          • Dexter_D
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            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.

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            • nixageN
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              thx for the update dexter.

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              • TripleterrorT
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                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

                just wear - don´t compare - what matters is that one loves what one is wearing…

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                • BeatleB
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                  tasty boots **** 😘

                  We can do anything

                  http://bybeatle.com

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

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                    • Dexter_D
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                      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.

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                      • TripleterrorT
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                        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

                        just wear - don´t compare - what matters is that one loves what one is wearing…

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                          @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

                          I really like the wingtip Ravello from ShoeMart.
                          Hope they restock them in the future…

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                          • PETEROCK1P
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                            @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.

                            I really like the wingtip Ravello from ShoeMart.
                            Hope they restock them in the future…

                            yes, me too! arrow, those are the boots i wanted to wear with my SUIT!

                            simon, good stuff!

                            GEO 2011           IHFFIH  Iron Heart Forever… Forever Iron Heart

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                            • nixageN
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                              I'm looking for some Alden boots, mostly for casual wear (not slacks or suits but mainly jeans/chinos).  I'm really in love with wing tip boots but would prefer the commando sole.  Just can't get over those Ravellos though.  What do you guys think:

                              http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/Shoes-Black_Wing_Tip_Boot_201.htm

                              http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens-44621h-ravello-shell/pvc-ald-mxsbd-44621h_ald_m_44621h.html

                              http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/Shoes-Tan_Wing_Tip_Boot_198.htm

                              Or the famous Indy Boot in Chromexel.

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                              • nixageN
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                                And these:

                                http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/Shoes-Black_Calf_High_Boot_258.htm

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                                • malibuboyM
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                                  yo nixage!

                                  those black wing tips are the bomb. i dont know how many times i would wear them, but when i did… i would rock them hard. man i love those. 634S-B, the 9527, a tight black tshirt and these WANG TIPS. now YMMV but wow....

                                  HOWEVER the great thing about the indy is the everyday aspect and the look with jeans.

                                  i need a second pair of aldens. well, the need is questionable.....

                                  simon

                                  It acquires because of the cotton 100% and true goodness is understood.

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                                  • nixageN
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                                    I know Simon.  That's the nice thing about the Indys.  I don't want to end up with a dozen pair of Aldens, although there's nothing wrong with it.  Just want a few nice pair and wear the crap out of them.

                                    I'm now considering the color 8 Indys from shoemart.  I think those are the best compromise since they have the commando sole and also should age perfectly.  Plus, they basically go with everything.

                                    Can't believe these:
                                    http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens-indy-boot-shell-cordovan-color-8/pvc-ald-mxsbd-40568c_ald_m_indy_boot_shell_cordovan.html

                                    Turn into these:
                                    http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=61011&page=17

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                                    • Dexter_D
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                                      If SM still has your size in the Ravello wingtip, I'd go for that. After you've worn the sole out, which can take a while, you can send them back to Alden for commando sole replacement. If you can wait, hold on for LSBH opening. I'm guessing they'll have quit a lineup of boots when they open.

                                      Btw, amlai's #8 turned that light because he let them sit in the sun for a while. Just like these from LS: http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/2009/02/13/alden-shoes-aging-of-color-8-shell-cordovan/

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                                      • nixageN
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                                        Thanks Dexter.

                                        Still leaning toward the color8 Indys w/ commando sole.  I want to use the boots on a daily basis (almost) and I think they'd be up for the task.  I do love those Ravellos though.  Decisions, Decisions.

                                        Check out the wingtip boots on this page (used to be color 8, or still are):
                                        http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=112145&page=2

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                                        • BeatleB
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                                          the real Alden work boot

                                          We can do anything

                                          http://bybeatle.com

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                                          • nixageN
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                                            is that the kudu.  i've seen it in person and the color just doesn't do it for me.  maybe if there was a contrasting leather sole.  plus not sure about the aging effect.

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