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Plain-toed, brown, leather-soled Oxford?
If you like them and they fit your needs then don't worry about it. I'd say they probably are corrected grain, but I have a pair of corrected grain AEs that I really like. It's not the end of the world.- AlanC
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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GQ Guide to Buying a Hat
At one time local dry cleaners would also do hat cleaning and blocking. My father said he remembers my grandfather's hats coming back open crowned from the dry cleaner. I suspect you'd be hard pressed to find one who could do it today. -
The Disney Diner
^Sharp--congratulations! I hate to break it to you, but I think the first one at least is a 7 5/8. -
Post New Hats Here!
Pictures will be the most help. 'Custom Edge' is likely the Knox name for a Cavanagh edge, which is considered desirable. Welcome to the Lounge! -
The Aran Sweater?
DT, I have an all wool Aran sweater, cream and heavy, made in Ireland that was purhased at TJ Maxx/Marshall's a few years ago. Keep an eye at those stores as Xmas time approaches. They usually get a stock in. :offtopic: Are you in the KC area? We are going to try to schedule a get together...- AlanC
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Plain-toed, brown, leather-soled Oxford?
Corrected grain leather is a sub quality leather that is run through rollers to 'correct' the grain appearance. It will often have a particularly shiny and smooth look to it. There are even different grades of corrected grain, but at its worst it's pretty plasticky.- AlanC
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Alden Leisure Handsewn (penny loafer) Restoration Report
^Yes. Allen Edmonds uses their regular sole in their refurbishments but notes them as refurbs with a little embossed hammer on them.- AlanC
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Happy Birthday Art Fawcett!
Happy Birthday, good sir! You know, in some cultures the one who is having a birthday is the one who gives gifts to others. If you happen to believe in such a practice you just pick whatever felt color you want--I'm pretty open. -
Optimo south side mobsters
Lovely hats, Alucard. I like that crease. I need to try to emulate that on one of mine. -
3 Lees, new from Danbury!
Good grief, RB!! :eek: Now I know why you were willing to part with that Playboy. I know you'd posted it before, but that Stetson Panama is one of my favorite hats ever. I'm likely going to see if I can get one made like it. -
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FS: Vintage British Walkers Grenadier 9.5B (9 narrow)
^Ah, well. Price drop in OP.- AlanC
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Flight Jackets and Briefcases for sale
I sent a PM last night but haven't heard back yet. [huh]- AlanC
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- Forum: Classifieds
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The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}
That one would be the pride of just about any hat collection. Just perfect, GWD. A hearty congratulations! :eusa_clap -
GQ Guide to Buying a Hat
Apparently the latest issue of GQ has a multipage hat buying guide and layout in the latest issue. The blog A Continuous Lean has full page scans, which will save anyone from buying the issue. Optimo gets quite a bit of play. -
Question for Moderators
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Question for Moderators
Welcome to the Lounge. Keep posting and you'll have your needed number in no time. -
Alden Leisure Handsewn (penny loafer) Restoration Report
^No, I understand. I just came across a peacoat thrifting that dates from the '50s. I did the math and figured--ah, that's why it was there! I have a lot of great items that I hope are handed down for future generations. That said, I'd still like to put in a little more time with 'em. ;)- AlanC
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Alden Leisure Handsewn (penny loafer) Restoration Report
Alden Restoration costs $135, which includes relasting and refinishing of the uppers, new soles and heels, full shoe trees, new bags and box, and shipping both ways. Not cheap, but also a quality, timeless product. Let's hope I hold on long enough for another resoling or two!- AlanC
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Alden Leisure Handsewn (penny loafer) Restoration Report
A long anticipated box from Alden showed up on my doorstep this morning. I picked these up at a thrift store a couple of years ago. They are the 984 model. Since getting them I probably wore them more than any other pair of shoes I had. They needed a reheeling (badly). The heel leather cap...- AlanC
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