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  1. bbshriver

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Thanks, Given the Syd Jerome lettering on the lining, I would certainly assume it's US market, but does indicate made in Italy (I gather some now are not?) So if the model # is lower left (110504) is the upper right the serial #? I have read elsewhere the first two digits indicate year of...
  2. bbshriver

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Hi esteemed fellow-loungers. Been a while since I've checked into FL, but wanted to show off my "new" Borsalino.. This is my first and only Borsalino, and I admit not knowing much about them, but it was the color and style I was looking for at a good price (~$100) I have been unsuccessful...
  3. bbshriver

    To beard or not to beard?

    I recently braved my wife's ire and decided to go from van-dyke to full beard, she's now "getting used to it".... My barber's reaction? "If you can grow one you should do it!"
  4. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    yes, J&M confirmed they will recraft them. Where are you seeing these new for $125?
  5. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    My understanding is these have the cork footboard that molds itself to your foot over time. As I'm not the original owner, it would seem they are molded to the previous owner's foot. Or do these things re-mold themselves? My two cork footbed AE are about the only shoes I've had that I can...
  7. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    For the uninitiated shoe aficionado's what is "better" about these older shoes? At least between the J&M and the AE I have, the AE still seem visibly better and are more comfortable (though buying the J&M used, and as such the cork lining is probably molded to the previous owners foot). Size...
  8. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    I really like AE, BUT that's coming from previously mostly imported <$100 brands.
  9. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    Yes, AE is my standard, I have 3 pairs of AE, as well as some Indian made J&M (leather sole). I keep reading something about a "trampoline" sole.. What the heck is that? They do seem to be well made, and smooth leather. My only quibble is that they are a smidgen big, though AE are big for me...
  10. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    and are 80's or 90's aristocrafts considered to be pretty good, or just ho-hum? I read quite a bit saying they cheapened up in later years, but never much on when that started to occur. Also, I saw something somewhere about "crown" aristocrafts... would they say that if they were, or is that...
  11. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    No Aristocraft aficionados around here?
  13. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    Here you go. It looks to me like modern USA made J&M start at over $300, so for $5 I'm not complaining. Just curious. Also curious what others thoughts are on J&M recrafting. I see they offer a fairly comprehensive service for about $90... so for about $95 I could have like-new $350+...
  14. bbshriver

    J&M Aristocraft from yard sale

    Just wondering, I picked up some black "saddle" style Aristocraft shoes in my size today at a yard sale. Made in USA. For $5 I couldn't pass them up, but can't find much info about them other than once upon a time Aristocraft was great, and recent ones not so much. It looks like they...
  15. bbshriver

    What modern invention/innovation do you wish had *never* been developed?

    Sheesh, all you kids and your modern music... There hasn't been real music since March 26 1827. Though Aaron Copeland and JP Sousa had some stuff that was OK.
  16. bbshriver

    What modern invention/innovation do you wish had *never* been developed?

    Ahem, some of us were BORN in the 80's! Though I guess that doesn't do much to disprove your point.. The scary thing is I'm not even 30 yet and find myself grumbling about kids these days, decline in standards and so on..
  17. bbshriver

    Pronto Uomo dress shoes "Made in Italy"

    Just wondering if anyone here can ID these.. Pronto Uomo I believe is Men's Wearhouse house brand, so I'm certain they don't make their own shoes. I got these about 9 years ago. They are made in Italy, pretty good quality, comfortable and have held up to weekly or more use for 9 years with...
  19. bbshriver

    Balmoral Boots

    Thanks for the rundown... so at least as far as US made shoes, Alden and Allen-Edmonds are about it? Many of those European shoes from what I saw looked a little too.... European for me i.e. long and slender. As well, certainly at this point in my life I can scarcely imagine spending $1,000 +...
  20. bbshriver

    Dressing Down For Church Has Gone Too Far, CNN Article

    It's an interesting topic. I actually don't wear a suit to church primarily because I'd be the only one there wearing one, and as was pointed out along the way it's ill advised to dress in such a way to draw attention to oneself either by dressing up or down too much. At my brother's church...
  21. bbshriver

    Balmoral Boots

    You're welcome! They had me confused as well, I went online to get more information after I purachased mine and they weren't there, but then week or 2 later I got an e-mail that they were back. I do wish they'd open up the idea to more colors and patterns. I am REALLY liking them!
  22. bbshriver

    What modern invention/innovation do you wish had *never* been developed?

    Taking an educated guess here, but I think here's what happened (why they can't resolve it is another question) You said you got 4 phones, I'm assuming online... then you went to the store and had your old number ported. I'm guessing the store somehow activated the "ported" number line without...
  23. bbshriver

    Balmoral Boots

    Thanks, I've never heard of any of those save Edward Green as mentioned in the first post of this thread. Where would one go to buy such shoes? And the fifth street isn't discontinued... apparently it's "seasonal" it was not on their website in August, but it is now...

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