The Official Alden Thread for 2016 - Share reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[hkp2k]



@hkp2k your new long wings look fabulous, but if it bothers you call them and ask for an exchange. TSM will gladly help you. Those were the same gunboats I started my collection with. Be forewarned, you are entering dangerous (expensive) waters my friend! All the best!

Thanks! I have been upgrading my entire wardrobe over the last year, and I have stared with two pairs of AE's, but now find myself moving to Alden's. I will probably be buying another pair of some type in color #8 very soon - maybe some PTB's or some NST's to build up a rotation.

 

[MrDV]

ravello plain toe boots x anatomica

 

[getsituated]

Thanks for your advice!

I received a special order from Alden in the 8.5D (a full size down from Brannock) and they seem to fit very nicely. I am happy to have my size for the Barrie last! However, I have noticed a couple of blemishes that I am curious about.



The first blemish I noticed is that the right shoe had some noticeable polish buildup on the right shoe right below the laces. I tried to use a t-shirt to buff it off, and it seems to come off, but leaves a lighter color underneath. This could probably be easily fixed with some polish, but nonetheless these are brand new.



The second blemish is the welt on the left shoe (right in picture) is sewn noticeably taller than the right.



Are these blemishes normal for first quality Aldens? Should I exchange these for another pair, or just keep them at this point? This is my first pair of Alden's, so I am not sure what to expect.

Thanks for any advice!

I'd take those suckers back just because of that last pic. When you're paying that much for a pair of shoes (or maybe even half of what you paid), that welt irregularity is not something you should settle with.

 

[BenLeaman]



ravello plain toe boots x anatomica

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Nice boots but that lawn is unacceptable

 

[chipshot]

Could someone post a picture of Chromexel LWB with some wear time. Wondering how this leather wears and is it prone to spotting and getting dirty. Having never worn Chromexel, how is it in rain how do you maintain the leather. Thanks mucho guys...

Whiskey LHS

 

[BenLeaman]

Sweet boots BL! You need to live in SD to get DV's Kelly green look year round. Enjoy those boots often and in the best of health my friend!

Thanks RTP!

 

[hoit1981]



Could someone post a picture of Chromexel LWB with some wear time. Wondering how this leather wears and is it prone to spotting and getting dirty. Having never worn Chromexel, how is it in rain how do you maintain the leather. Thanks mucho guys...

Whiskey LHS

Those are beauts Chipsy! When and where did you purchase?

 

[sazon]



Delightful Snuffs!  

Really like the color of this snuff; not too dark.  Wish I would have snagged this boot a while ago.  Bravo Saz!

Lovely boots!  I love suede more and more each day.
Enjoy.

Thanks guys!

 

[HenryIII]



ravello plain toe boots x anatomica

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That lawn is fantastic. Boots are just ok ;-)

 

[HenryIII]

King WT Boots yesterday. Rain and slush everywhere.

 

[TO Tie Guy]

Ravello NST Boot

 

[JSO1]

Ravello NST Boot

Fantastic boots, good sir.

 

[prez]

More family pics

Color 8 shell
1st row NST on Aberdeen with antique sole and NST on plaza from Yenni.
2nd row Medallion tip on Aberdeen and shortwing bal on Tremont
3rd row BB Straight tip on Snap and Perf tip bal on Hampton

 

[prez]

1st row crown stitch derbies on blue cxl and natural cxl Modified last
2nd row crown stitch derbies on color8 and black shell Modified last
3rd row Medallion tip humus suede on Copley and Snuff suede on Hampton

 

[Wesley Crusher]

ravello plain toe boots x anatomica

Whiskey LHS

Whiskey is a great color for the LHS. Very nice.

King WT Boots yesterday. Rain and slush everywhere.

Looking good!

Ravello NST Boot

Nice boots!

More family pics

Color 8 shell
1st row NST on Aberdeen with antique sole and NST on plaza from Yenni.
2nd row Medallion tip on Aberdeen and shortwing bal on Tremont
3rd row BB Straight tip on Snap and Perf tip bal on Hampton

1st row crown stitch derbies on blue cxl and natural cxl Modified last
2nd row crown stitch derbies on color8 and black shell Modified last
3rd row Medallion tip humus suede on Copley and Snuff suede on Hampton

Great collection, prez!