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Along with the newspaper you can leave them on their side to dry out the soles.

A labor of love, I'm sure. Great job.

Now that you've performed two dye jobs, both on tan colored shoes, you may have to go buy some tan shoes. :biggrin:

If and when Ravello becomes available again, I won't hesitate one split-second (especially if it is a chukka.)

I would expect no less. :biggrin:

I really don't know if there is a more perfect shoe than a perfed cap-toe. Understated, elegant and utilitarian.

I don't think you can get 4 weeks out of a puck of Conk.

I was thinking.... bacon. :biggrin:

I may just slice them into 1/2 inch slices and press into the bottom of my Ayars bowl.

I personally find the cigar a bit more versatile.



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Johnston & Murphy Georgetown II Cap-toe from their Crown Aristocraft collection.

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In the tried and true B&B tradition: Get both. Whiskey PTB and Cigar chukkas. :punk:

I have the PTB in Cigar and it just has a great lustre. Just mad at myself for not getting any Ravello chukkas when they were plentiful. Now the Ravello, as well as the Whiskey and the Cigar, will be...

Ummm, Joel, I think you have Steve and I confused. :wink:

The rest of your post is spot on. The best investment you can make regarding a wardrobe is in the shoes you buy. :thumbup1:

Cole Haan getting a 2nd chance to make good. Let's see how they do.
Hopefully, they get wise and send the dang shoes to B. Nelson.

I don't wear the CVO style but I have worn the Jack Purcell sneakers for many years. They are classics and will never go out of style. With a pair of jeans, chinos or shorts they are iconic in any...

Send an email to Nick V. at B. Nelson with any questions that you may have and he will render a prompt response.

Color 8. :yesnod:

I have two words for you... B. Nelson

Fist and cuffs. :biggrin:

If I'm gonna bull them, then by god, I'm gonna wear 'em. :biggrin:

Johnston & Murphy Aldrich II

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These were snapped on St. Patty's Day. If I recall it was, as Jim says, PDG. :biggrin:

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Last night's shoe: This is an old J&M model from their "Made in Italy" line. I'll place these at about 10 years old. I particularly like the two-tone effect you get after bulling (especially with...

That's a great find. Saved yourself about $700. :thumbup1:

Have Mark the Shoe Shine Boy send you 30 or 40 pair. That should break in your shoe butler. Nice pick-up.

Yes, please. :yesnod:

As it starts to get near the end of the puck, usage seems to accelerate. If I may, I would like to revamp my estimate to 78 days. :biggrin:

I think you will be a happy person when you get those back.

Btw, B. Nelson does a recessed metal tap on the front of the shoe, if you are interested.

Shoes I got.
Motorcycle, I don't got.

Both Alden and B. Nelson send shipping bags and I didn't have any problem but wrapping your shoes certainly won't hurt. I did put my shoes in their original shoe bags to B. Nelson (asking that the...

Today, I finished a puck of NOS Old Spice s/s. Another one is at the ready.

The Old Spice finally gave up. She needed a little help from a snurdle of Floris JF cream for her final voyage. I enjoyed all 52 days of this soap. Thankfully, I have one more puck of this great...

Henry, you mean you're not going to use Instant Shine on those Carminas? :biggrin:

:lol: not exactly a zen-like ritual.

In honor of Mother's Day. :001_smile

Today's Shoe: Alden Shell Cordovan LHS.

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Work in Progress......

Brushed off and laced up... (thinking about some new laces for these)
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Do you attend Rushmore Academy? :wink:

Today's task: Putting Mink Oil on a pair of 20+ year old English-made Doc Marten's. This is the Saxon 939 model. I really like the patina that has developed on these boots, especially on the...

Last night, I did another pair of J&M Aldrich II's (I have this model shoe in several different colors as they are very comfortable and very versatile shoe for work) while watching some playoff...

This was the OS soap before yesterday's shave.

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I took the remaining soap (in an effort to savor this one as long as...

Great collection. I will begin using the Irisch Moos within the next few days.