While in NYC a little while back I finally saw these Alden bucks at the Steven Alan showroom. I had previously sung their praises and even went as far as to call them "some of the best looking shoes currently on the market." Whoops. A friend put it best, "these look like nurse's shoes" and that's more or less the problem. Also, the leather doesn't deliver in person and, while apparently calfskin, just feels and looks cheap. So, yeah, I think you should pass on these badboys regardless of Steven's reputation and his other stellar Alden makeups - unless, of course, you're starting your residency this spring. My bad.
-L.A.S
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If this becomes a regular feature, you're going to end up re-covering 90% of the shit on this blog
ReplyDeleteAnon- For a hater you are quite quick on the draw my friend. Impressive.
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rofl @ hater who was peeking over your shoulder as you posted this.
ReplyDeleteWe forgive you homie
it takes a brave man to admit your own mistake.
ReplyDeleteHe must be hanging on for that last 10% he likes.
ReplyDeleteI wasnt going to pick those puppies up, but I really appreciate the follow up and honesty. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteI agree with anon to an extent. Some things covered here are timeless and in good taste, but there are some real no-no's as well.
ReplyDeleteFor instance, I don't care if God himself (let alone McNairy) hand stitched you a pair of well fitting camo pants... just leave them to the men and women in the armed forces. I expect a 'my bad' on these in the next year.
Nurse John. It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
ReplyDelete@ Anon: You can hold a Gameboy in cargo camo pants. With good fitting camo pants you get the best of both worlds. Gameboy pocket and a good fitting pant.
We've all made mistakes. I partnered with Russell Street.
ReplyDeleteSure, but you could hold a gameboy in any cargo pant.
ReplyDeleteIf I got olive or khaki colored cargo pants I would just get chinos. Go big or go home baby.
ReplyDeletePS Pokemon are scared away unless you're wearing camo. Everyone knows that.
I wish that only 90% of what I lust after are mistakes.
ReplyDeletePlenty of mistakes will be made along the way young Jedi
ReplyDeleteSteven actually told me that these ARE in fact nurse's shoes. Or rather, that's what they used to be when he saw them in the back of the Alden book when he was ordering them ...
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