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These turned out really well and I'm excited to see what they look like after a little bit of wearing in. The color is tremendously rich and much darker than before they left. I'm not for sure what the Alden team restored the cordovan with, but there is some sort of oil or treatment on them now darkening the previously light reddish tones. As played out as the factory tour is now, I still would have loved to see these get restored. Thanks Alden.***The more I look at these images I'm wondering if they thought they were Revello instead of an older pair of Whiskeys... who knows, too late now. I dig the color, I have lighter Whiskeys for that look... and hopefully soon the Jcrew + Alden's in waxed calf... if they'd ever come in...
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Shit. Those are BEAUTIFUL man! How long did it take and whats ballpark $$ for that?
Simply gorgeous.
DH- little over two months and I think $135 or $145 with a fresh pair of trees included...
F.E.C.- Thanks man!
They look brilliant. It's great to see things given a whole new lease of life and it looks like Alden have done a really good restoration job on them (the sole branding is a nice touch).
They're good for a a lot more years now.
They look fantastic. Where are the pre-restoration photos?
BadScence- Pre Photos are here... http://youhavebrokentheinternet.blogspot.com/2009/12/bestgiftever.html
Wow, the difference is insane. Bravo.
Yeah, crazy different... but good, I've never seen a color like these, it's like they are almost burnished...
I recently had a pair of #8 cordovan oxfords reconditioned. They came back really dark but the color quickly softened after three or four wears.
Those look like gorgeous shoes. Alden once again did a great job at restoration.
Paul - would love to see those!
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