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

[kelpqq]

Last two post were the best of this week so far.

 

[sazon]

Here's an outside pic with no filters. Very close to true color.

 

[budapest12]

^ I see a filter.

 

[chrisefi]



You can only get brass shell with brass eyelets @chrisefi
 

What about brass shell with black eyelets?

 

[M635Guy]

Here's an outside pic with no filters. Very close to true color.

Those are great! How old are they?

 

[JSO1]

Those are great! How old are they?

I believe the first and only time these were ever made was in 2010 by TheShoeMart. Pretty sure all the Color #4 makeups were done in 2010.

 

[sazon]

These were made by the shoe mart in 2012.

We had a nice 3rd birthday party for them in the fall.

 

[sazon]



^ I see a filter.

 

[schmallo15]



I owned one pair of boots with a single sole. Single flex sole, to be more specific. I found the sole to be too thin for real city walking. Walking over some cobblestone streets I felt like I could actually feel the stones and their shapes on my feet. Maybe the flex sole was too flexible?

I much prefer the robustness of a double sole.

Anyone else have the same experience?

I'm in the same boat as you. I owned a pair of the flex welt color 8 dovers and couldn't do much real walking in them (I live in a city and walk 4-6 miles a day). I could definitely feel the bumps and my feet were very sore after wearing them for a full day. Needless to say, those shoes were promptly sold.

 

[chrisefi]



4th day of the work week - color 4 booties.

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Here's an outside pic with no filters. Very close to true color.

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Saz, I'm shooting you over my address in case you ever want to box those up and send them my way for brushing and polishing. It's on the house! Turnaround time is a little high... say... nevercomingback?

 

[gsgleason]

I think I would prefer a double sole on those bristol boots. The single sole looks a bit dainty.

I owned one pair of boots with a single sole. Single flex sole, to be more specific. I found the sole to be too thin for real city walking. Walking over some cobblestone streets I felt like I could actually feel the stones and their shapes on my feet. Maybe the flex sole was too flexible?

I much prefer the robustness of a double sole.

Anyone else have the same experience?

Yes, absolutely. I was in vegas last summer and brought two Alden pairs: the leffot unlined dover in color 8, and black wing tip boot.

After wearing the color 8 dover with the flex welt sole all day, my feet were sore.

After wearing the black shell double leather boot, I was fine.

You can totally feel every little pebble with the flex welt.

 

[bantone]

BTW my new Longwings fit perfect and are comfortable! Got a compliment on them today ha.

I do want a sleeker loafer than my Rancourt Beefroll Penny Loafers now...a Van Last one..something like this except a deep brown not a Color 8

 

[mrfixit]

Maiden voyage. Love these.

 

[MrDV]

I wish my (brown)-vello PTBs looked like these. Where are these from DV? [Edit: sorry, should have read ahead] I like the commando soles for this particular makeup.

thank you rtp. i'd be happy if all my aldens had commando soles.

AODC Grant Ravello Cap's

fantastic donl. love the pant - marcolianis - ravello combo.

What is the consensus advice on Grant last sizing?

true to size for me

Happy Whiskey Wednesday.
Alden Whiskey PTB.
Epaulet Kiss The Blarney Stone Donegal Walt Trousers.

great ptbs, combo, and shine dubs. well done.

Whiskey Gunboat Wednesday

great color on your lwbs.

Ravello x DC Thursday.

outstanding sir. love the boots.

Here's an outside pic with no filters. Very close to true color.

i like these. may order a pair next time.
your boots are

 

[sazon]



Saz, I'm shooting you over my address in case you ever want to box those up and send them my way for brushing and polishing. It's on the house! Turnaround time is a little high... say... nevercomingback?

Chris - I've seen you on IG - you have a trusting face. I'll send them down your way for a visit.