Alden Cordovan Longwings

Cantabrigian · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by well-kept

The piling up of denim around the ankle. ie; wearing a 36 inseam when what you need is a 32.
Thanks.

I was handly out-streeted by fritzl.

The Deacon · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by Get Smart

What's the word on Nettleton? I don't know anything about them other than occasionally seeing something mention having a pair. Is this an older brand that no longer exists?

Word has it from older threads that vintage Nettleton Shell Cordovans contained finer stitching work and were better built then current American made Shells. They were a superior manufacturer until they ventured into the exotic skins and the situation got very strange before all was said and done.

sho'nuff · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by well-kept

Brian, I think it's wonderful the way, when you appreciate something, you give it your whole heart. A rare quality, sure to bring you much joy in life.

thanks well!

Henry Boogers · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by The Deacon

Word has it from older threads that vintage Nettleton Shell Cordovans contained finer stitching work and were better built then current American made Shells. They were a superior manufacturer until they ventured into the exotic skins and the situation got very strange before all was said and done.

I have a pair of shell Nettletons on Ebay at the moment....plain toes not wings. They are nicely made, indeed.

lefty · Sep 27, 2007

Inspired by this thread, I wore a pair of vintage cordovan Imperial Kenmoors with rolled denim and received three compliments today.

Mind you, I was in Chelsea so it may not have been the shoes.

lefty

riveroaks · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by shoe

...I love the cordovan, not per se, but how it makes the shoes substantial and thick and the detail design and leather soul and storm welt. everything about it is hefty and solid and beautiful.

ive seen cordovan shoes from other makes before, and none has moved me this much as these longwings from Alden.
so it is not just the fact they are cordovan.

to others,
some won't think the longwing gunboats are sexy or beautiful.
there are different tastes and different types of shoes. different genres. we can embrace all styles cant we? why do we have to be absolute and say , i hate that , because i like this. for me, i can like this. and like that.
there is enough time in life and space in the closet to have a pair of beautiful ornate gunboats.
not just all sleek , light, elegant english business shoes.

it is fine if you dont like it because it is not your taste.

but to not understand the shoe because it does not look elegant like every other shoe in your wardrobe ...that is what i am addressing

This is the Beyonce of shoes!

sho'nuff · Sep 27, 2007

if the Alden Longwings is the Beyonce of shoes, i am definitely having an affair.

Get Smart · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by shoe

Alden Longwings is the Beyonce of shoes.

does this mean you'll slip down a flight of stairs and faceplant while wearing Alden?

bengal-stripe · Sep 27, 2007

Nobody has mentioned yet the ultimate of Alden Longwings in shell cordovan, colour ‘whiskey’.
For years it was the crowning glory of Adam Knott’s (Alden-of-Carmel) ‘Fanshoe’ collection.

Thank God, I got my pair maybe four years ago.

Here is a pair that found its way to Japan.
Over the weekend, I’ll take a picture of my shoes.

Alas, he does not offer them at present. I believe, whiskey shell cordovan is in incredible short supply and almost impossible to get.
But ‘whiskey’ and ‘ravello’ (caramel fudge) are the best colours in shell.

Originally Posted by iammatt

Neither shoe is for the person who wants only sleek shoe lines.
God, who wants to wear always the same type of shoe. Variety is the spice of life:

With blondes it is his habit
To praise their kindness;
In brunettes their faithfulness;
In the very blonde their sweetness.
In winter he likes fat ones,
In summer he likes thin ones.
He calls the tall ones majestic.
The little ones are always charming.
He seduces the old ones
For the pleasure of adding to the list.

sho'nuff · Sep 27, 2007

whiskey definitely is in short supply and it would be like hitting a lottery if you can get one anytime soon in a long wing, but for me, other than the rarity of the color, i like the #8 color much better than the whiskey. also , it does not really help i have not seen whiskey in person anyways, so i dont have any merit to my opinion above.

I challenge anyone here who is looking to investing $500 in a pair of luxury shoes right now to look into Alden 975 longwings. you will not regret it. there is nothing like it.
it truly is a pair of shoes i am proud that is made in USA.
the Alden shop is still family-run and the owners know all the factory workers by name still. very artisan business compared to Allen Edmonds.

Panzeraxe II · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by shoe

whiskey definitely is in short supply and it would be like hitting a lottery if you can get one anytime soon in a long wing, but for me, other than the rarity of the color, i like the #8 color much better than the whiskey. also , it does not really help i have not seen whiskey in person anyways, so i dont have any merit to my opinion above.

I challenge anyone here who is looking to investing $500 in a pair of luxury shoes right now to look into Alden 975 longwings. you will not regret it. there is nothing like it.
it truly is a pair of shoes i am proud that is made in USA.
the Alden shop is still family-run and the owners know all the factory workers by name still. very artisan business compared to Allen Edmonds.

Yep, we get it. You are happy with your purchase.

Are your shoes on the Barrie last?

lee_44106 · Sep 27, 2007

Hey Brian,

If they make a pair of Santoni FAM in either #8 or whiskey, wouldn't that just make your day?

fritzl · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by iammatt

I miswrote. I should have said "like Budapesters, you either get them or you don't". Neither shoe is for the person who wants only sleek shoe lines.

I just can't stack. It isn't me

. It would be like you in G&Gs.

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

Thanks.

I was handly out-streeted by fritzl.

As long as you are not asked, don't answer

sho'nuff · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by lee_44106

Hey Brian,

If they make a pair of Santoni FAM in either #8 or whiskey, wouldn't that just make your day?

that would be very great. yes lee.

the shoes are on the barrie last. HUGE last . I mean get a size half down definitely.

panzer, did i mention that you'll love your alden longwings if you buy a pair?

Cantabrigian · Sep 27, 2007

Originally Posted by fritzl

As long as you are not asked, don't answer
I wasn't answering a question.

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