new kicks: alden for j. crew longwing bluchers
you might remember my ridiculous dilemma last week when i couldn’t decide between alden cordovan loafers or cordovan longwings. i threw a curveball into the mix as i opted for neither. i went with the alden for j. crew longwing bluchers – mainly because i needed a pair of dark brown lace-ups to wear with my navy and charcoal suits. i figured i would make the cordovan loafers my next purchase. the longwings arrived yesterday and they are perfect in every way. the only thing wasn’t perfect was that j. crew shipped them in a generic j. crew shoe box with no shoe bags. i contacted their customer service last night regarding the shoe bags and they said they’re going to send me some. that’s good customer service right there. shoe bags or no shoe bags i still love my new longwings.
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Solid shoes right there! I’ve been trying to decide between a pair of Cole Haan’s and now maybe these.
If you go the Cole Haan route, let me know how they are.
nice pair! is this the same one as http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/AldenForJCrew/PRDOVR~18580/18580.jsp ?
@alex yes, they are the same pair.