Ebay Finds

If anyone is a US 10 and looking for an incredibly unique pair of dress shoes, there is a pair of Trickers long wing cipresso shell shoes on ebay for $329. These things are killer, and I have lusted after them for quite some time (but have not found an available pair in my size). The color is a deep deep greenish black. I want these things bad enough that I'd consider removing part of my toes.

www.ebay.com/itm/TRICKERS-Cipresso-Shell-Cordovan-Longwing-Size-UK9-/301356023384

Ships from Russia.

Damn, now I'm sad I didn't check in on this thread for such a long time. The seller photographed them sitting on the same duvet cover that Wifebert had when I moved in with her, so maybe I could have convinced her that these were not a new purchase, but something I've had for years!

White's Semi-Dress Black 9.5 wide $225 new with blemish. Only has leather sole but still you won't find much cheaper.

www.ebay.com/itm/Whites-Boots-2332-Mens-Size-9-5-Black-Wide-Leather-Chukka-Boots-/141684085529?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fd079319

The heel in the ebay auction is Curved/Cuban heel. Curved are what you see on most cowboy boots. Block you see on most of the time on harness boots but you also see them with curved same with engineer boots.
I have Block on my Semi-Dress. Curved do not look as good of an aesthetic with the semi dress boot shape in my opinion.
Curved Heel

Block Heel

Some info I found about heels on Whites.
Do you want a block heel (90 degree angle) or a Cuban heel (curved heel)? This is a hotly contested topic when discussing Pacific Northwest boots, and some people care waaay too much. In my opinion, it really comes down to aesthetics, but some advocates for the Cuban heel argue that it helps keep a natural gait. Many consider it to be a geographical thing, and that west coasters are more likely to embrace the Cuban heel and East coasters are generally more likely to order the block heel. Given I'm planted firmly on the East Coast (literally typing this while staying at a cottage on the beach for a few days), the cuban heel just doesn't fit with my aesthetics, wardrobe, or surroundings. That said, I think the cuban heel is beautiful, and some people pull it off really well...I just like the block heel on my own feet.

Thanks for the heads up! Grabbed a pair in the 11.5. The stock photo doesn't portray the shoe correctly from what I can tell. It's more chocolate in real life, less of a red hue to it which pushed me to grab 'em. Not that I needed another pair of Wings.

These Wesco's in size 8.5D look like an awesome deal @ $149 shipped: www.ebay.com/itm/Wesco-Lineman-Biker-Logger-Boots-/301704103555?hash=item463ef74683

Here are 3 Alexander Leathers jackets for sale. Size 42-44-42 They are very well made jackets and I have a feeling these will go for a lower price than what they are worth. Fall is coming and if any of these are your size I would consider them. I have a Roadster in smooth steer and it is a great jacket.
The company was started by former Aero leather employees, Aero is very renowned, but have had bad press from one of their manager's law infractions.
Could be a cheap way to get into some high end leather.
42
www.ebay.com/itm/301705440067?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
44
www.ebay.com/itm/301704545653?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
42
www.ebay.com/itm/301704546773?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was fully prepared to pull the trigger on this. But, when I inquired about the actual measurements, he posted them, and I had to back off.
Iron Heart IH-526Jod

There has been some interest here, for The Flat Head 3009. These are in my size, but I'm more interested in the 3002. There is a little more than 4 hours left. No bids. Starting at $150. I think they are going for $230 on denimio (pre-sale)
The Flat Head 3009 size 36

The dude says they have 10.5" leg openings. Not sure how that's possible.