The Alden RestorationI was thinking about these 23 year old Alden's... the number of job interviews and dates they've been on. They were witness to my divorce and have been to funerals of friends and family. I've been fired in them...more than once and no doubt they'll see me fired again. I just wish I had aged as well.
It's amazing what a restoration can do to a worn pair of shoes. I've used the Allen Edmonds service and have been surprised at how good the shoes look after they've been renovated. It's the leather refinishing that really makes the difference.
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ReplyDeleteYour faithful readers know that you'll never need to be re-souled.
Life is not about clothes.
(Well, not entirely.)
I love the power of great things. My dad always said if you buy really good shoes you don't need that many pairs.
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You and me both. Fine clothing and classic shoes. In a way, these are our true companions.
ReplyDeleteVERY nice shoes, and sentiments.
ReplyDeleteYou HAVE aged well, baby!
ReplyDeleteI agree with ML wholeheartedly. Nice photo styling and lighting - you're getting good. I applaud you for wearing those on dates. Your dates must have been either bemused or intrigued. Either one is always a good thing in my book.
I say have them bronzed.
-DB
These shoes just look better with age. More distinguished. We try to grow into our own distinction with age, just like our shoes. Too bad most gals don't age the same way...going the way of really old fruit.
ReplyDeleteYou are now wearing works of art. I hope I weather as well. The thought of restoration seems ticklish though. Except of course in the case of my shoes.
ReplyDeleteI love them. Which pair of wing tips are these?
ReplyDeleteDickie- Brooks Bros by Alden. Purchased in 1986 for $185.
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