Posts by IJReilly

Hello, I have, at various times, seen an Alden split toe derby which is quite different from the version I see in most places. The stiches seem finer and the last a bit rounder, although I might be mistaken. I have included a picture...

I ended up taking my shoes to my cobbler in Stockholm, who did an excellent job.

But what if I sent them directly to their service in Northampton? Is that also a ripoff? I remember the Church's store in Brussels not even being able to procure me a pair of extra laces for my Blakeney's, so not sure I trust that they...

Hello, I have a pair of Church's Blakeny brogues with red brick soles which have worn quite a bit after a few years. My local cobbler does not have a matching red brick sole, unfortunately (their option was a far darker shade of red). I...

Hello, After years of wrestling and overeating I have developed rather large things, which means that they rub together. This has the consequence of wearing out my flannel trousers rather quickly between my legs, causing small holes....

I live in the northern most regions of Europe, where the autumn is rainy and snow and sleet cover the streets for a large part of the year. I work in a casual office, but sometimes I need to run outside for errands. This has lead to my...

Hello, I am going to NYC next week (from Europe), and I am going to try to pick up some nice casual button down shirts. Since I have a rather large neck size, I need shirts which are slim in the body. Anyone have any recomendations for...

What is this modified last? I have read about it, but I am not sure I understand what makes it different from other lasts.

Ah. Yes. Of course Alden has it's own stores. How stupid of me to not think about that. Thank you very much!

Hello, I will be travelling to NYC for vacation shortly, and I intend to pick up a pair of Alden color 8 plain toes, for the simple reason that they are 35% cheaper in the US than in Europe. I have identified Leffot as a good store,...