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My 37th birthday is this week, and just got a Gshock for the gym and being stupid. Made me realize I have a weird little collection. Which began in the 3rd grade from a birthday gift.

From left to right:
- 2019 Tiffany 1837 Makers watch on alligator. Got this to replace a Cartier Tank because I saw Trevor Noah wear one to the met gala a couple years back and just found it more interesting (for me. still love tanks). I had plans to buy a lot more “nicer” watches but in the last 2 years it’s really my daily driver. The metal bracelet is fantastic as well.

- zodiac super seawolf: this was my first “nice watch” well before the crazy TJ Max and Marshall’s deals. It’s almost a meme now but I bought this to see if I’d wanna upgrade to a different diver down the road and I don’t. This color way just hits for me and I find myself wearing this anytime there is a beach or linen involved.

- the goat, the newest watch my G shock 5600RL. I really love this stupid thing. Wearing it to the gym and on occasions where a nice watch wouldn’t be a great idea

- 70’s orient - got this on eBay, and I just dig it. Really love a brownish dial - I think I’d now add the Rado Captain Cook 1962 37mm for this itch, very different but where my heads at.

- my very first watch a Dickies quartz. My grandpa was an illiterate hillbilly who came from sharecroppers. But he did alright for himself and every time we were at the outlet mall in Branson Missouri he would get himself a nice new Citizen watch, which was very high class for us folk. I wanted to be like him (except be able to read) and begged for a watch with a bund strap (like I saw him wear in pics from the 70’s). He got me this Dickies on a bund strap in the 3rd grade in 1996 for my birthday. That strap mildewed because I swam and bathed in it. It’s just on this thing so I don’t lose it. It’s very dear to me, but probably haven’t worn in 20 years.

Idk if I ever really need another watch because I really love beating to piss the Tiffany. But I’ve been thinking an 89’ reduced speedmaster with a white dial and some gold on the bezel, a Zenith El Primero, VC 222, or maybe just a Longines Conquest.

Anywho I got sentimental due to the dickies turning 30, and missing my grandpa.

Have a great week.

Hey there,

Have loved these loafers but its time to pass them onto someone else who will wear them more (have found a loafer that fits me perfectly)

These are well worn and could use some suede cleaner but wanted to show in normal condition.

Im based in NYC and offering these for $150 + Shipping - also have them up for sale on GYW, Ebay, and Grailed with some other items

Hey there!

I love Alden Modified last - but my first love is a Chelsea and I finally found one that fits how I need it to, and realistically won’t ever wear my Modified Last shoes anymore.

I bought the Indy’s last winter, and lwb’s sometime this year. Both can only be had from Moulded shoes in nyc. Both

First pair:
- Indy’s 8D in LS Grain - normal scuffing but very good condition
- have them on eBay for $600 to see offers but here would do $550

Second pair:
- LWB with Alden Wedge Heel in Scotch grain. These are special because they have an Alden removable insert that has been discontinued. Even Moulded shoes won’t have these again.
- the wedge is awesome - but I know not everyone’s taste. If you are on your feet a lot or walking these are for you.
- the insert can be removed for custom orthotics
- on eBay for $550 (cuz noticeable toe scuff which I think can be hidden) but here would do $500

It really pains me to part with these, but someone should wear them and my heart is somewhere else now.

Hi there, found my perfect shoe and thought I’d share.

In the last year I discovered the Alden Modified last and love it. Ended up withe some Indy’s and lwb’s. However there was always a hole in my heart where Chelsea’s used to live.

I have a bad knee and laceless shoes just make my life easier. I’ve had everything from Too Boot, Solovair, Viberg, Grant Stone, Tecovah, Blundstone (back 12 years ago when you could get them cheap), RM Williams, Tricker’s, Yanko, etc etc.

Well someone on frugal fashion posted Crockett & Jones having a sale. I actually snagged the Chukka 4’s but they were too small, so went to the store to try on a larger size and saw these. They were on sale from $830 to $560. (Ended up with the chukkas and the Chelsea’s)

First things first. I thought I was Alden Modified till death, and I will keep the Indy’s and the lwb, but Crockett & Jones offer extremely anatomical lasts with less arch than the modified. It really hugs your mid foot. It actually works better for me.

I love a GADA watch and a these are my GADA shoes.

They are instantly comfortable, I’ve only really worn them 3 or 4 times because summer - but one day was a 15k step day, and they were great besides the inside of my ankle/foot not used to the elastic stitching (haven’t worn a Chelsea since I started getting Alden’s).

From above I think they look like a cool cowboy boot, the rough out is rolling and scuffing beautifully and they’re great. The last pic is to highlight how much of a change from heel to forefoot there is.

When these need a resole I’ll get the C&J wedge placed on it (like the chukka 4’s), as it’s lighter and more comfortable than the Dianite, but looks like a classic shape and not workwear.

Anywho if any of you are looking at Chelsea’s check these out. Price is high but there are sales, and my friend just snagged a pair from Poshmark for $100 and they’re now his favorite too.

Need to get rid of the shoes I don’t wear! All prices are OBO and do not include shipping. Happy to answer any questions. 

- Maker/Model: Viber Chelsea
- Size: viberg 8 
- Leather: Calf 
- Sole: Dianite
- Price: $300
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: Well worn but many years left 
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/YE3bjvF
- Notes: has scrape on leather but not terribly noticeable 

- Maker/Model: Grant Stone Rugged Chelsea
- Size: 8e
- Leather: Roughout
- Sole: Grant Stone Lugged Sole
- Price: $200
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: Worn about a dozen times 
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/qv935wy
- Notes: bit of rubber near toe has come out (nothing that should matter, but have seen this in other photos of GS soles and seems to be a norm for them, included in 3rd pic) 

- Maker/Model: JB Hill R-toe Cowboy boots
- Size: 8.5D
- Leather: Kangaroo
- Sole: Rubber (resoled at Al’s Handmade boots in Houston, Texas) 
- Price: $250
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: Well worn and some top leather scrape on toe
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/soGFheH
- Notes: These are the best boots ever, just too skinny on my toes. Normally retail for $1k+

- Maker/Model: Alden 678 Unlined Shell Loafer (for Brooks Brothers) 
- Size: 8D 
- Leather: #8 Shell Cordovan 
- Sole: Leather with Rubber Heel 
- Price: $215
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: Worn in. cut on top of vamp that doesn’t go all the way through (should be taken to cobbler to repair. 
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/GRBxDws
- Notes:  I bought these used but they are too big. Cut is noticeable but I wouldnt mind to wear with jeans or casually - Selling for what I paid 

- Maker/Model: Alden Copake Indys (Black Shell with Brass hardware) 
- Size: 8D
- Leather: Black Shell
- Sole: Neocork
- Price: $400
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: bought used, the top speed hooks rotate a bit but I think this can be fixed. 
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/HAtiLzm
- Notes:I wore them twice before realizing the last isnt for me 

- Maker/Model: Tricker’s Stow 
- Size: 7.5 UK 
- Leather: Acorn 
- Sole: Leather
- Price: $150
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: First pair of GYW boots. (Dont get worn much and I will recondition them today) 
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/mSmD5te
- Notes: Hurts to get rid of these but need a different fit 

- Maker/Model: Tricker’s Brogued Chelsea
- Size: 7.5UK
- Leather: Brown leather 
- Sole: Vibram Wedge
- Price: $125
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: I had these resoled for $125 last year (bought used). However there is something pushing up on the heels in the insole that make them uncomfortable. I’m guessing someone might be able to figure out whats going on (I could not)
- Images:https://imgur.com/a/OAj9H5s
- Notes: Heel issue and I know the wedge is a choice lol 

- Maker/Model: Alden Black FWB - Modified Last
- Size: 8D
- Leather: Black Scotch Grained Leather - lined with Canvas
- Sole: Leather
- Price: $200
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: bought used - Ive worn once
- Images:https://imgur.com/a/zUtDCdl
- Notes: These are vintage from the Alden Glory days (according to Alden haters) and Idk if anyone ever really wore them. Nice way to try the Modified last if you are curious (its a bit slimmer than modern iterations)

- Maker/Model: Tecovahs Rugged Chelsea boot 
- Size: 8.5EE
- Leather: Gray Waxed Roughtout
- Sole: Rubber
- Price: $100
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: I actually think these boots rule, and maybe the best $200 chelsea out there, and should be the blundstone killer. However, The toe is too tight for me (they fit how an 8.5D should imo
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/RbZEMbe
- Notes: I’ve re-treated them so they are darker than on the tecovah website 

- Maker/Model: Mephisto Boat Shoe
- Size: 8D
- Leather: Calf
- Sole: rubber
- Price: $75
- Location: NYC
- Wears/Condition: bought used, not right size
- Images: https://imgur.com/a/AZuPVNW
- Notes: these seem great - wish they fit - made in France

Was in Milwaukee for work, and love billiards and particularly cues. Had some time to kill so took a Lyft out to Schön thinking it would be a shop or have a hall or something.

Nope! But the owner and son of the founder gave me a quick look around. I definitely surprised him and his crew.

It made me really want to buy one of them with the turquoise. He said for those lines he makes 24 and then moves on. None had wraps because they wait to see what the customer wants.

Really fun to stop by and nice of them to show around some rando