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beowolf · Mar 18, 2010

my feet are a size 12 and flat/wide. Am i limited to certain style Aldens?

makewayhomer · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by mikesduc

Okay, I've got an idea for a make-up and wanted to see what you all thought. Basically the Plaza wingtip boot in #8 with the following features:

1. Single leather oak sole
2. Close heel welt
3. Blind eyelets all the way up
4.Pinking
5. No punching in the leather. Like the Vass austerity brogue.

Opinions?

we talked about the eyelets a couple pages back. if you already have a boot with full eyelets all the way up and you like it, ok, but I think it's kind of a pain

mikesduc · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

we talked about the eyelets a couple pages back. if you already have a boot with full eyelets all the way up and you like it, ok, but I think it's kind of a pain

Point taken.
Other than that detail, what are your thoughts?

Epaulet · Mar 18, 2010

Hey guys, Got two new makeups for ya. I'm a sucker for Longwings.

Whiskey Shell Cordovan Longwing: $650 Barrie Last, Double Leather Sole

"West Egg" Snuff Suede Longwing: $450 Leydon Last, Flex-Welt Sole

makewayhomer · Mar 18, 2010

does the $650 for those Whiskeys reflect Aldens new pricing? it seems the same as what they were charging before.

zippyh · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by Epaulet

Hey guys,

Got two new makeups for ya. I'm a sucker for Longwings.

Whiskey Shell Cordovan Longwing: $650
Barrie Last, Double Leather Sole

"West Egg" Snuff Suede Longwing: $450
Leydon Last, Flex-Welt Sole

Dammit.
You cost me $1100 this week.
I just now ordered the Whiskey and the suede ones are still in transit.

iansir · Mar 18, 2010

I ordered from nro in mid Jan and I'm still waiting. They won't let me cancel the preorder, but I complained so much they upgraded me to next day shipping. In the meantime I already bought chromexcel indys from epaulet and am happily wearing then often

Ahab · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by Epaulet

Hey guys,

Got two new makeups for ya. I'm a sucker for Longwings.

Whiskey Shell Cordovan Longwing: $650
Barrie Last, Double Leather Sole

"West Egg" Snuff Suede Longwing: $450
Leydon Last, Flex-Welt Sole
These are fantastic and I am very tempted to drop another $1100 dollars on Alden's.

Alcibiades · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by jasonfoote303

Thanks! about $400

You inspired me to make a trip over to the Alden store to buy a pair. Looks like a great pair of shoes with khakis and grey pants (and even various shorts) for the summer

jasonfoote303 · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by Alcibiades

You inspired me to make a trip over to the Alden store to buy a pair. Looks like a great pair of shoes with khakis and grey pants (and even various shorts) for the summer

I was kinda thinking shorts too. No socks? Is that weird?

crosswound · Mar 18, 2010

Epaulet no size 7

? i'd kop that whiskey one quick.

gnatty8 · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by Epaulet

"West Egg" Snuff Suede Longwing: $450
Leydon Last, Flex-Welt Sole

Already sold out in 10 1/2?

JonB27 · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by TasselsHongKong

We kicked off the Alden 125th Anniversary Celebration by launching the Ravello Shell Cordovan "Hunting Boot" which sold out within a week.

To continue the Alden 125th Anniversary Celebration, this month, we are launching the #8 Scotch Grain Shell Cordovan Long Wing.

In addition to our regular Alden MTOs, stay tuned for more Alden 125th Anniversary MTOs in 2010.

Those hunting boots are nice! I would have picked those up in a heartbeat...

Epaulet · Mar 19, 2010

Big thanks to everyone who ordered today! We'll have our hands full with shipping Longwings tomorrow!

Originally Posted by crosswound

Epaulet no size 7

? i'd kop that whiskey one quick.

Sorry, we didn't have a 7D on the order, but I'll be putting in a reorder for early Spring '11 tomorrow. Drop me a PM if you're interested in a unit then (sorry it takes so long).

Originally Posted by gnatty8

Already sold out in 10 1/2?

Sorry about that - it was the first size to go. But I've got a few more tricks up my sleeve for later in the season

srivats · Mar 19, 2010

Originally Posted by TasselsHongKong

We kicked off the Alden 125th Anniversary Celebration by launching the Ravello Shell Cordovan "Hunting Boot" which sold out within a week.

Beautiful ... I'd love to get those someday.

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