Saturday, December 11, 2010

In Time for the Holiday

New at the ASW store this week are our easy fitting chukka boots, footwear perfection for weekends and, well, holidays. The gentleman's casual shoe with athletic shoe comfort, they combine snuff-colored water-resistant suede uppers with cushiony natural crepe soles that have good traction on slippery surfaces.

And with the weather in Europe delaying some shipments, in transit for arrival any day now are a plethora of Albert Thurston braces in large as well as medium sizes plus a new supply of deer bones for cordovan shoe polishing, various hair and clothing brushes, a re-supply of Simonnot-Godard voile shirting in several colors and several new neckties.

Interested parties might also take note of our holiday shipping policy. Beginning December 16, we will be dispatching all continental United States orders with a cost of more than $100 for two day delivery without an additional charge through December 22. That means that last-minute domestic orders will still arrive in time for gift-wrapping.

I hope to see you at the store.

2 comments:

Pol said...

Hopefully you go back and read old comments. Do you offer a service our would you provide contacts for when these need to be re-soled? I don't someone I would trust locallya nd I typically send them back to the manufacturer.

In addition, what temperature/condition can these be worn in? I read an article elsewhere saying crepe sole is bad for winter since it gets too stiff and is very slippery.

In addition, how do you clean such shoes? I always resisted buying suede as I am under the impression anykind of mud or grim will do permanent stains to the shoe.

Last, how does one go about sizing and do you acccept exchanges? I wear a 10 1/2 D on AE park avenues as a reference.

Thanks!

Will said...

Pol,

You probably take a 43 1/2 in the chukkas. Should they be too large or small when they arrive we send you the next size up or down with a return label for the first pair at no additional charge.

Our Saphir suede cleaners will keep them looking as good as new. The eraser takes care of marks, the cleaner removes dirt and the spray refreshes color and texture.

Crepe is not a good material for freezing weather but you wouldn't normally wear suede in the snow anyway. If it does get stiff a few minutes in a low oven will return it to its usual condition.

We do offer a re-soling referral service.

Let me know if I can answer any other questions.

 
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