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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 15:29:37 GMT -6
^ Sweet
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Post by stinky on Mar 18, 2016 15:32:30 GMT -6
Yes, sweet indeed.
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Post by stinky on Mar 18, 2016 15:47:53 GMT -6
I don't think I've ever seen a pair of Alden boots that I wouldn't love to own.
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Alden
Apr 8, 2016 12:34:51 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Apr 8, 2016 12:34:51 GMT -6
Alden captoes in color #8 (I'm assuming) shell cordovan back up on Jcrew. I have a bunch of Jcrew gift cards I was saving to use on a suit sale that I'm considering using here.
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Post by bentin on Apr 8, 2016 12:46:03 GMT -6
You definintely need more shoes. But US shoes vs a Chinese suit really shouldn't be a difficult decision.
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Alden
Apr 8, 2016 13:11:12 GMT -6
Post by northcoast on Apr 8, 2016 13:11:12 GMT -6
Alden captoes in color #8 (I'm assuming) shell cordovan back up on Jcrew. I have a bunch of Jcrew gift cards I was saving to use on a suit sale that I'm considering using here. Too bad you dont have any Epaulet gift cards.  |
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Post by stinky on Apr 8, 2016 15:53:44 GMT -6
Shoe problem? What shoe problem?  |
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Alden
Apr 8, 2016 21:49:54 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Apr 8, 2016 21:49:54 GMT -6
Sold out in a bunch of sizes already. Man that was fast.
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 14:52:43 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Apr 9, 2016 14:52:43 GMT -6
Leffot just dropped these in Color #8 shell. If there was a perfect pair of derbies in Color #8, these are it.  |
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 15:21:35 GMT -6
Post by northcoast on Apr 9, 2016 15:21:35 GMT -6
not bad
but I'm currently a convert to the cult of the short wing
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 15:38:44 GMT -6
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Post by exophobe on Apr 9, 2016 15:38:44 GMT -6
not bad but I'm currently a convert to the cult of the short wing The linked shoes pictures are short wings, for what it's worth. |
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 15:46:45 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Apr 9, 2016 15:46:45 GMT -6
not bad but I'm currently a convert to the cult of the short wing The linked shoes pictures are short wings, for what it's worth. Yes, and absolutely not Bluchers or Derbies. Weird that they'd get that wrong. Although, to be fair, they are a short wing nose and long wing tail, but again, no part Blucher or Derby. |
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 16:45:33 GMT -6
Post by northcoast on Apr 9, 2016 16:45:33 GMT -6
not bad but I'm currently a convert to the cult of the short wing The linked shoes pictures are short wings, for what it's worth. AHh JFC. I thought a primary component of short wings was the back piece. |
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 17:54:45 GMT -6
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Post by devastitis on Apr 9, 2016 17:54:45 GMT -6
The linked shoes pictures are short wings, for what it's worth. Yes, and absolutely not Bluchers or Derbies. Weird that they'd get that wrong. Although, to be fair, they are a short wing nose and long wing tail, but again, no part Blucher or Derby. can you explain how these aren't derbies? Looks like 2 quarter pieces sewn onto the vamp to me.. |
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 20:00:51 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Apr 9, 2016 20:00:51 GMT -6
Yes, and absolutely not Bluchers or Derbies. Weird that they'd get that wrong. Although, to be fair, they are a short wing nose and long wing tail, but again, no part Blucher or Derby. can you explain how these aren't derbies? Looks like 2 quarter pieces sewn onto the vamp to me.. Derbies are traditionally unadorned or brogued. But the definition is a little loose, so this ugly thing apparently qualifies by the letter of the law, but not really intent. |
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 20:11:38 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Apr 9, 2016 20:11:38 GMT -6
can you explain how these aren't derbies? Looks like 2 quarter pieces sewn onto the vamp to me.. Derbies are traditionally unadorned or brogued. But the definition is a little loose, so this ugly thing apparently qualifies by the letter of the law, but not really intent. Classic. But must be nice. Your hate for all things does serve as a nice protection against spending on needless wants. Wish I hated everything like you do. |
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Alden
Apr 9, 2016 20:27:45 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Apr 9, 2016 20:27:45 GMT -6
Derbies are traditionally unadorned or brogued. But the definition is a little loose, so this ugly thing apparently qualifies by the letter of the law, but not really intent. Classic. But must be nice. Your hate for all things does serve as a nice protection against spending on needless wants. Wish I hated everything like you do. I love Aldens. Their classic Derby is timeless. So are their shortwings. This just looks unfinished or conflicted. But they're trying new things and ffs, they're not suede. You have to admit that you could pick any company and find good and bad. I'd have to think long and hard for an instance of a clothing company that doesn't make at least one item I'd like to have. Now assclown ownership or bad business practices can keep me from supporting companies, but it doesn't mean I don't like some of the product. I also tend to have everything but running shoes and cycling shoes for ten plus years, so buying classic looks just works better for me, especially if I'm throwing down $780 for them. If I had the sort of disposable income to where that felt like buying Chucks, I might rock these just for the different look. Or not, they're still ugly to my eyes, the curve of the short wing front and upper, linear broguing fit for a long wing just really looks out of sorts. |
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Post by stinky on Apr 10, 2016 10:36:22 GMT -6
can you explain how these aren't derbies? Looks like 2 quarter pieces sewn onto the vamp to me.. Derbies are traditionally unadorned or brogued. But the definition is a little loose, so this ugly thing apparently qualifies by the letter of the law, but not really intent. These are technically bluchers, not derbies, but it has nothing to do with the adornment ("derby" describes the lacing system and how it is attached, not how fancy the shoe is). Open-laced longwings are usually bluchers, whereas open-laced shortwings are usually derbies. The cap-toes above are derbies. |
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Post by devastitis on Apr 14, 2016 20:00:25 GMT -6
These don't fit me quite the way I'd like them to, so they're going back. But damn does Jcrew's pics not do them justice. Gorgeous boot. 
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Post by kylepa on Apr 19, 2016 17:05:23 GMT -6
These don't fit me quite the way I'd like them to, so they're going back. But damn does Jcrew's pics not do them justice. Gorgeous boot. Those are amazing! In black or natural they would be my dream boot. Are they the jumper? Your link doesn't work. |
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Alden
Apr 19, 2016 17:11:36 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Apr 19, 2016 17:11:36 GMT -6
These don't fit me quite the way I'd like them to, so they're going back. But damn does Jcrew's pics not do them justice. Gorgeous boot. Those are amazing! In black or natural they would be my dream boot. Are they the jumper? Your link doesn't work. The link was just to my album. These are the ones from J.crew. |
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Alden
Apr 19, 2016 18:06:49 GMT -6
Post by northcoast on Apr 19, 2016 18:06:49 GMT -6
Not bad.
*this item excluded from promo
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Alden
Apr 19, 2016 19:27:57 GMT -6
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Post by devastitis on Apr 19, 2016 19:27:57 GMT -6
Not bad. *this item excluded from promo they were on sale for 30% off that one night last week when the entire site was 30% off for like an hour. |
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Alden
Apr 19, 2016 19:29:21 GMT -6
Post by northcoast on Apr 19, 2016 19:29:21 GMT -6
Not bad. *this item excluded from promo they were on sale for 30% off that one night last week when the entire site was 30% off for like an hour. Hah. Well nice snag then. I'd probably buy them for that. I just dont like speed hooks. |
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Alden
Apr 19, 2016 19:39:50 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Apr 19, 2016 19:39:50 GMT -6
they were on sale for 30% off that one night last week when the entire site was 30% off for like an hour. Hah. Well nice snag then. I'd probably buy them for that. I just dont like speed hooks. I wasn't able to snag one for that price. I got mine on Saturday before the Jcrew glitch, and returned it last Friday for being a half size too small. They were out of my size for a few weeks now, and won't be restocking anytime soon. The woes of being so generically sized. |
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