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  1. BernieIsMyCat

    Ferragamo Penny Loafers Black 9D Made in Italy

    I bought these shoes new sometime in the early 1990s, when the dress code for my job required slacks and dress shoes. After a a couple of years of use, the dress code changed to jeans and athletic shoes, and these have had very little wear since. These shoes have the cloth label on the insole...
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    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    Walking by Union Square in San Francisco, some dude on the street complemented me on both my Indys and my Gustin jeans. Not too surprised about the boots, but very surprised about the jeans.
  3. BernieIsMyCat

    Looking for most versatile dress shoe

    I just got a pair of Alden Men's Plain Toe Blucher Shell Cordovan in black for Xmas and I love them. These look like they will work well with everything from jeans through formal wear. If your budget does not allow shell cordovan, Alden makes a similar shoe in normal calf leather. You should...
  4. BernieIsMyCat

    Casual Stylish Comfortable Shoes For Standing and Walking

    If you want a recraftable shoe within your budget, try Allen Edmunds Wilbert.
  5. BernieIsMyCat

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    I don't think so. I also have a pair of Red Wing Beckman boots that weigh about the same, and wear on their heels is normal. But my most important question is: is the rubber portion of the heel individually replaceable, or does the replaceable unit also include the leather layers under the...
  6. BernieIsMyCat

    ***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

    Just got my first pair of Alden Indy's #403. I've worn them a total of only 2 weeks, and walked about 50 miles in them. The rubber outer heel is wearing really fast; about 1/2 of the rubber has worn off at the backs of the heels. By comparison, I have one other pair of Aldens, my All Weather...

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