Shoes that look better with age...

[yyliew]

Red Wings just arrived. Is there an easier way to break these in besides oiling them? I'll put pics up soon.

[ThinFinn]

^wear wear wear wear...

is the easiest way i'd say ...

[morse9443]

thanks pomata! I'm ordering that shit right now

fresco - co sign on that, and the top ones had me thinking freddie mercury

[Darnoc]

I'm sorry but those are truemonstrosities

Say what you want, but regardless if I had said they were almost any other shoe brand no one would have even commented on them. Still, they are unlike 99% of the crap that Diesel puts out and are one of the (very) few shoes Diesel has contracted to be made in Italy. Plus, for $40 new, you can't find anything even close by another brand.

I invite others to show their shoes that have developed with age; it seems like mostly people are now posting pics of shoes they have just bought or crap out of catalogs as opposed to what this thread is intended for.

[baldy]

don't be mad cuz u have ugly shoes.. im only kidding, relax =)

[Darnoc]

no hate just trying to overcome preconceived notions that bias responses.\

What, no love for Dior? Everyone wants chunky hiking boots now? Low profile will always be classic and more versatile, and I'm pretty sure Freddie was known for his white adidas w/black stripes, which ironically would be closer to the white oxfords you're expecting on Thurs Morse

[U MAD]

being diesel isn't what makes those shoes suck. the diors are pretty cool though. Be sure to bring those back here at least.

[Opie]

Say what you want, but regardless if I had said they were almost any other shoe brand no one would have even commented on them. Still, they are unlike 99% of the crap that Diesel puts out and are one of the (very) few shoes Diesel has contracted to be made in Italy. Plus, for $40 new, you can't find anything even close by another brand.

I invite others to show their shoes that have developed with age; it seems like mostly people are now posting pics of shoes they have just bought or crap out of catalogs as opposed to what this thread is intended for.

Something that looks like a cross between a sneaker and a brougue will recieve flack.

Now that it also have a strap (on) i hereby declare this shooting range for open.

It looks like shit.

[glimmertwins]

Something that looks like a cross between a sneaker and a brougue will recieve flack.

Ya, I agree - that's really where it loses me. Tries to walk both lines and doesn't really pull off either. Those Diors are great though. I would wear those in a heartbeat.

[SLAB]

fuuuck, dhl offered my Roy boots yesterday (wasnt home) I Have to pay an additional 140 euro taxes and vat... Talk about a joy killer

[fre-co]

oh shit 140 euro!?

I hope mine avoid that....

[alleyooptroop]

Excuse my newbiness as i haven't owned a pair of aldens. I was wondering if someone could tell me how much of a difference there is between a C and D width in the Indy boot. I believe I'm a pretty standard width - i have both redwing 875 and wolverine 1000 mile boots both in D widths. I have a chance at buying a pair of used Indys in my size but in a C width and i wasn't sure if i was asking for trouble if i pulled the trigger. Thanks in advance for any replies.

[YoungPunch]

^^Usually, if you go down one width you should size up 1/2 to one full size in length. If you normally fit into a D width, and you think there's some room and could even work with a narrower size without being too uncomfortable you might try a C. Might be worth it to buy and check it out especially if you can get a good deal on the Indy boot.

[fre-co]

Try to get your foot measured with a brannock device somewhere. If you turn out to be a D width then I would recommend you buy the right size, since they will be uncomfortable long after the cheap price has been forgotten.

[Happy Hooligan]

I wear an 11 C in the Indy boot and glad I waited to get a C as I feel a D would be too wide.

In just average type shoes, a D doesn't make a huge difference. But in a fitted boot like the Aldens, go with your right letter size...

[alleyooptroop]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

[Guest mattes]

I have a pair of Alden Indy with C width and it is a little tighter in comparison to Red Wings.

[dkatz]

some good-looking brogued wingtip boots from The Brooklyn Circus

Apparently with Cat's Paw sole

[pomata]

x-post from evolution of leather

redwings 2 years, cleaned them today

treated with Obenaufs

[ThinFinn]

^great evo pomata...even if i like the way when they're brand new a bit better...but that's just me!...

[morse9443]

maybe it's the lighting, but it's crazy how dark those turned pomata. looking great though.

Got my White's oxfords in today. What an amazing shoe - all the same quality and details as my smoke jumpers. Leather is unreal.

Sadly I'm returning. They're a touch too big and I want a double stitched welt. Time to wait 4-6 weeks again:(.

[aapoli]

Did you know Morse that you can order those oxfords directly from White's aswell (assuming you bought those from Baker's)? Price is tad more expensive, but you get them made to your own measurements

(since you were having some sizing issues..)

[U MAD]

x-post from evolution of leather

redwings 2 years, cleaned them today

treated with Obenaufs

those aren't 8173s are they? if so wild, if not, still nice.

[pomata]

^I don't know about the model no. It was like the 875 but in nubuck leather. thanks guys!

[SLAB]

picked up my Roy boots yesterday from the post office , as said I had to pay 140 euro on taxes and VAT but luckily Context sweetened the deal with a pair of Alden shoe trees ; thanks a lot Context :-)

Roy boots looks magnificent and fit perfect; I'm amazed how 'soft' they walk, its like wearing an overpriced sneaker (and i mean that in a good way)

[cheapmuthafukr]

speaking of crepe thats too comfortable, how do yall feel about wallys?

[the Repeater]

Not down. I like Desert Treks though. The ties formation at the top drives me nuts.

Nice leather on that model, though.

[jasonfoote303]

A little box from UPS came this morning!

Ravello PTB's from Alden Madison Ave.

[simpletone]

Those look mighty A-1 OK, Jason.

[fre-co]

A little box from UPS came this morning!

Ravello PTB's from Alden Madison Ave.

oh shit they look good. ravello looks rich!