Shoes that look better with age...

[Duke Mantee]

Even if you’d have been wearing those for the last 7 years they’d still be looking great

[MJF9]

Eh lads what do you think of these new loafers?

[Maynard Friedman]

How much dough did they set you back?

[MJF9]

They weren’t cheap but I didn’t feel bad as I’m the main breadwinner in the house

[HGS]

Alden 40538H, purchased this past June.  There were my grail shoes but haven't really had many occasions to wear them -  pulled them out today just for some errands around town. 

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, MJF9 said:

Eh lads what do you think of these new loafers?

I knead these!

[jake431]

2 hours ago, MJF9 said:

Eh lads what do you think of these new loafers?

They aren't my style, but whatever butters your bread.

[MJF9]

If my wife finds out the cost, I'm toast

[freshwater]

you guys are on a roll

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, MJF9 said:

If my wife finds out the cost, I'm toast

Crumbs

[unders]

1 hour ago, MJF9 said:

If my wife finds out the cost, I'm toast

You’d be fine, just buy her a bunch of flours. 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Bun intended?

[MJF9]

In case anyone wants to look up the brand... they’re John Loafgren

[JMS]

30 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

In case anyone wants to look up the brand... they’re John Loafgren

Baked in Japan! 

[freshwater]

Are they Breadstock?

Edited January 23, 2021 by freshwater

[JMS]

37 minutes ago, freshwater said:

Are they Breadstock?

Yeah, they're NIP (new in pan)

[aho]

Stunning pair, I'd rate them a 12 out of 10 (a real baker's dozen!)

Are they fully lined? I bet my feet would get toasty...

[mhmrzky]

Hi guys, wanna ask about ‘Lone Wolf - Wireman Boots’ sizing.

I am currently wearing Sagara Cordmaster (42D, 9us, 27cm), Viberg 2030 last service boots (8uk/9us, 27cm), redwing iron ranger / blacksmith (8,5us, 26,5cm), Onderhoud Lace to toe boots (42D, 9us, 27cm).

What size should i pick if i want to buy Lone Wolf - Wireman? Any suggestions? Thanks!

[Duke Mantee]

I’m a Viberg 9 in the 2030 and wear 27.5 in the the Lone Wolf Hunter

[shredwin_206]

one week of working construction in these. Almost broken in. Love them only things I’d change are the soles and I wish they were an 8” boot instead of 6” 

[Broark]

Which US Alden retailers are putting out the most interesting makeups these days?
Started following a few JP Alden dealers and it’s drawn my interest back into the brand.

[goodrain]

I don't follow boots closely but Snake Oil Provision has some nice make-ups IMO

[cusswords]

I like what I’ve seen from Brick + Mortar Seattle and they have one of the better websites out of the major Alden retailers. I went down the Alden rabbit hole about a year ago and got some Indys in natural CXL after reading that they wouldn’t be using that leather anymore. I really want to pick up some Alden’s in the Earth Reverse Chamois leather some day soon. 

[Broark]

The natural CXL Indy was my first foray into nice shoes about 8 years ago and still wear them from time to time. 
Alden of Carmel has a pair of boots using the reverse tobacco chamois on the 379X last that I really like. Anyone have experience with that last? I’m pretty sure it’s been discussed here before. 
https://www.aldenofcarmel.com/alden-of-carmel-tobacco-chamois-straight-tip-boot-379x-last-747.htm

[aho]

7 hours ago, Broark said:

Which US Alden retailers are putting out the most interesting makeups these days?
Started following a few JP Alden dealers and it’s drawn my interest back into the brand.

Yes! Alden of Madison has the most makeups that speak to me these days if I had to choose one. For more old school aesthetic, The Stronghold still pumps out good looks. Brogue has a couple interesting ones as well. But if you REALLY want some varied/unexpected makeups that are typically from Japanese runs, definitely stalk The Shoe Mart's Factory Seconds page (for which you have to e-mail and request to be added to). Dangerous for me as I always end up wanting to buy something when they release the next batch (every couple months or so).

Brick and Mortar is good too, but I blame them for the "Color 8 + Antique Edge + Commando soles" look that's seen on every single makeup you see these days whereas I prefer some variety (nothing wrong with cork soles, double leather, mahogany edges,  etc.) 

[mpukas]

Incoming...  another impulse buy that was too good to pass up... 

You f'g bastards might actually like these, lol 

 

[shredwin_206]

cleaned and conditioned. 
ready for a week full of working in pouring rain.... @MJF9 trying to treat these ones better  

[MJF9]

@shredwin_206 good to see mate, looking good, you’re doing well... just need to scrub them soles a bit harder next time eh 

[shredwin_206]

26 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

@shredwin_206 good to see mate, looking good, you’re doing well... just need to scrub them soles a bit harder next time eh 

Haha not worth it they’ll be dirty as hell in 30 minutes. 
plus I blow through these soles in like4 months anyways. Haha 

[mlwdp]

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  +Standard Heel Height
  +One Top Strap (standard)
  +Standard Length
  +Nordic Brass Roller Top Buckles
  +Buckled Instep Straps
  +Standard Length Instep Strap
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