ALDEN

[derivative666]

Very nice oxfords. Just got a pair of Longwings (tobacco) on eBay for $168. Put new soles and heels on them and they are like new.

[jacoavlu]

I've seen several variations of the plain toe oxfords w vibram sole as makeups for Japan but they're very expensive, like 80000 yen

[lowk]

Any recommendations for a suede boot with plain toe with a sole that has a step and preferably has speed hooks? Can't really seem to find any still for sale in my size (8.5).

[madmonday]

those look better in your flicks than on the needsupply site.  can't say i'm a fan.  lando stop looking at them ugly a$$ shoes & come to your senses.

[Seul]

I think they look good!.. Says it all, Lando!..

[Guest]

Is there a little birdie out there that happens to know whether the Alden X SE boots are going to have speed hooks and if they're going to cost more than half a stack?

[jacoavlu]

both your questions answered within the last month back in this thread

[Guest]

@jacoavlu:

both your questions answered within the last month back in this thread

Found it.

Collab specs (from kiya via sufu self edge thread a while back)
quote
"Trubalance last
Faux cap toe high boot (krone stitched cap)
Two Leather Options:

1. Natural Chromexcel
2. Black Regina grain calf. Regina is a leather style…it's a natural, shrunken leather, there's grain to it. *Nice and supple.
   Regular welt, all around heel.
   Tan wedge Goodyear rubber sole
   All metal eyelets
   $495.00"

Thanks, Jacov.

[jacoavlu]

peterock posted a bunch of pics of a pair

[derivative666]

My $165 Longwings from eBay.

[Finn666]

damn great steal there d.

[Giles]

Teaser…..........................

(And yes, a Leopard can change it's spots….......)

[Seul]

[derivative666]

^Those are beautiful and welcome back

[thomasnunnally]

That is not what I was expecting.

[madmonday]

curious to see your take on them G.  Glad you got a pair of black boots, you have enough light colored joints (just going off my short memory)

d666 i'm just seeing your longwings, very nice.  i got to get a picture of mine up    come on you all know how i get when i get an itch.

[derivative666]

Thanks Monday

[jacoavlu]

I wanna see the matching jeans

[Giles]

@madmonday:

curious to see your take on them G.  Glad you got a pair of black boots, you have enough light colored joints (just going off my short memory)

d666 i'm just seeing your longwings, very nice.  i got to get a picture of mine up    come on you all know how i get when i get an itch.

Well, I would not have gone into a store and bought a pair of black, shoes/boots.  Since I left corporate life when black foot wear was de rigeur, I have been naturally anti black foot wear inclined.

Having said that, these have illustrated to me, that one should not live a blinkered life.

I (and more importantly - well it is her birthday tomorrow - Mme love these in black, and are a welcome change to what MM calls my "light coloured joints".

Quality is outstanding, the lining particularly worthy of multiple looks and feels.  I have foohitular challenges; super high instep, very broad feet and less than the normal quota of toes, but these are super comfortable out of the box.

A great new look for me…..

Thanks Kiya.......

[madmonday]

word, i want to see them as well.  intrigued by the stitching & all that.  oh & G you do know i have a lot of respect for you posting that picture after your experiences.  you might actually see me in a pair of those based strictly off the fact that the G man is wearing a pair.

**how crazy is it that i sometimes fashion my purchases off the recommendations of a middle aged gentleman from across the pond, couldn't of told me that just 5 years ago . . . just craZZZy