or Connect New Posts  All Forums:  Posts by aldenwear  I think I
recall The Shoe Mart listing this.  I could be wrong, however,
and I have not double-checked. It is not that hard.  You slowly
move the flame toward the edge of the thread.  It will ignite -
not a burning flame, more like a  glow -- before the flame
touches it:  the heat will light the thread.  The thread will
burn towards the shoe slowly enough that you can watch it move
toward the shoe and when the glow gets close to the shoe,
extinguish it.  Small threads can be difficult to cut, and I
have found this to be foolproof. Excellent explanation.  Thank
you. +1 on all. Very well put.   It sounds like you are familiar
with Alden-of-Carmel and, if so, you are aware of their wingtip
boots in color 8 and black cordovan and are not interested in
that or it does not have your size in stock.  But if you are not
aware of that, they have that boot in various soles and that has
the versatility you want.   Alden of NY has a George boot - like
a chukka, but wi