Alden flex welt suede chukka advice

JohnnyCrockett · Nov 21, 2009

Which color should I go for in the Alden Flex Welt unlined suede chukka? I think than is out because I'll never really wear it...so rust/tobacco or dark brown? http://blog.leffot.com/wp-content/up...2/dsc_0040.jpg Is this shoe just an SF fad, or will I still be wearing it in 5 years? Maybe an odd question, but I feel I might be succumbing to group think.

texas_jack · Nov 21, 2009

I've seen people in photos with these on at least as far back as the 50s so I doubt it's going anywhere. I had some in the early 90s in highschool.

JohnnyLaw · Nov 21, 2009

Both colours are great. I went with chocolate because I already had Trickers in snuff suede. I guess that doesn't really help if you want someone to decide for you though.

I don't think they're a fad. Monkstraps, on the other hand...

Bird's One View · Nov 21, 2009

The design dates to WWII at least.

Tremont 974 · Nov 21, 2009

I like snuff and tan--I chose tan when I purchased them a few days ago..

AlanC · Nov 21, 2009

I went with snuff, and would again.

JohnnyCrockett · Nov 21, 2009

Fair enough. I think I, too, am leaning towards snuff.

Dark brown I feel might look better in a more "structured" chukka -- like the C&J Tetbury or something like that.

maquisard · Nov 22, 2009

I just wore my new snuff suede chukkas today for the first time. The snuff is a very attractive color, but I wish I had gotten the dark brown instead. The dark brown is arguably a more versatile color and I think I would wear them more often. I am, moreover, something of a klutz, with a tendency to spill stuff on shoes. Brand new expensive shoes usually. I think the dark brown would be less problematic in that respect.

But I might as well be the first to offer you the standard SF advice: the obvious solution is to buy both.

w.o.e.is.me. · Nov 22, 2009

i've wanted these for a while too.
is it bad that i'm considering getting the cheap jcrew macalister's instead?

my vote is for the snuff, then tan. not really feeling the dark brown.

JohnnyCrockett · Nov 22, 2009

I'm wondering if the snuff ones are just too "attention-grabbing". Thoughts?

w.o.e.is.me. · Nov 22, 2009

Originally Posted by JohnnyCrockett

I'm wondering if the snuff ones are just too "attention-grabbing". Thoughts?

personally, i think the tan is the more attention grabbing option.
the dark brown hides the details of the stitching.
snuff is a happy medium imo.

texas_jack · Nov 22, 2009

Originally Posted by JohnnyCrockett

I'm wondering if the snuff ones are just too "attention-grabbing". Thoughts?

I think the sand ones are the most classic, especially as they will darken with wear. The snuff are good too. I think a casual suede shoe like this should be lighter in color. If you want dark suede shoes get some brogues

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