***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[totalair1]



I mentioned that the 1684 was one specific color because you had asked if others knew what colors the 1684 came in (which I took to mean you thought it came in various colors). But no matter - nice find!!

You are absolutely correct...I did not ask the question properly. The model # itself tells the color.

Thanks for your help!

See Ya,
Steve

 

[MrDV]

Uhg! DV, you're killin' me man! I've yet to venture into the world of Alden Suede. Shots like these make it very hard to wait on my next pair of shell.

I may just toss in the towel and pull the trigger on a suede pair, I'm tired of my whiskey shell wating game.

thank you blue. I believe these are unlined, they are light and perfect for warmer weather. get yourself some. I want the blue suede ptbs.

How many shoes you got man .I call for a family photo . If you and mac got your shoes together youd need a satellite to shoot em .
Seriously tho beautiful .Suede is the new shell.

thank you sir. uncle mac would need a fancy set up for a family photo. some of us are brushing and getting ready for memorial day family photo weekend. please participate.

MrDV: agreed, it's a great day for tan suede.



Also -- and sorry to bring up a talked to death topic -- but what's the consensus on best practices for suede care?

looking good brp2. are those french blue rivets? im convinced alden addiction goes hand in hand with epaulet addiction.

nephew,
looking good, wear in good health

thanks uncle mac.

 

[matt92037]

I originally ordered 11.5 D from ShoeMart. I ended up needing E which Alden Madison had.

I love my grant caps too. I try to wear them once a week. Mine however came with speed hooks. Where does one get a grant boot with 9 pairs of eyelets?

 

[MrDV]

Cigar Cap's today

very nice boots donl.

ravello medallion cap toe
argyles otc

uncle these look killer. I'm trying to resist.

great pick up steve. please post some action shots when they arrive.

Since we seem to be on a suede kick today, my second pair of NSTs.

cool shoes sir. where are those from?

Whiskey LWB

killing it sir, as always.






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[MrDV]

I'm super wide footed, so I always assume shops won't have my size available. I was in DC recently and stopped in at the DC Alden store. I asked the sales person if they had anything 11EEE Barrie/Trubalance (long shot). He went in the back, and returned with a box saying, "these are whiskey shell and they're the only pair left and they are 11EEE". wow! For someone used to having to preorder and wait 6-24 months even if I want a standard makeup, this was incredible. Maybe these are from the SF preorder a year or two ago? The guy said whoever ordered them backed out of the deal. If it's one of you, thanks as I'm grateful I now have these whiskey shell Indys!

Joel

 

[brp2]

looking good brp2. are those french blue rivets? im convinced alden addiction goes hand in hand with epaulet addiction.

MrDV: yes they are. And they seem surprisingly common around here. It's hard to keep up with the high standard set by Uncle Mac (those Ravellos and red argyles are incredible) and others, however (looking at you, CTYGGG -- nice whiskey and blues).

Also, two questions:

1. Are shoe trees recommended for Alden's unlined suede shoes? And,

2. Should I bother getting in touch with Epaulet to see if anyone who ordered a 10D or E has dropped off the Ravello Brixton pre-order (assuming it's on the Barrie)?

 

[Alcibiades]



I'm super wide footed, so I always assume shops won't have my size available. I was in DC recently and stopped in at the DC Alden store. I asked the sales person if they had anything 11EEE Barrie/Trubalance (long shot). He went in the back, and returned with a box saying, "these are whiskey shell and they're the only pair left and they are 11EEE". wow! For someone used to having to preorder and wait 6-24 months even if I want a standard makeup, this was incredible. Maybe these are from the SF preorder a year or two ago? The guy said whoever ordered them backed out of the deal. If it's one of you, thanks as I'm grateful I now have these whiskey shell Indys!

Joel

Congrats on scoring this great makeup

 

[Beatlegeuse]



MrDV: yes they are.  And they seem surprisingly common around here.  It's hard to keep up with the high standard set by Uncle Mac (those Ravellos and red argyles are incredible) and others, however (looking at you, CTYGGG -- nice whiskey and blues).

Also, two questions:

1. Are shoe trees recommended for Alden's unlined suede shoes?  And,

2. Should I bother getting in touch with Epaulet to see if anyone who ordered a 10D or E has dropped off the Ravello Brixton pre-order (assuming it's on the Barrie)?

I use trees for all my Aldens, including unlined suede. It's worth a shot to ask Epaulet if someone dropped out of the Ravello pre-order in your size. They have great customer service and should get back to you pretty quickly. And yes, it is on the Barrie last

 

[patrick_b]



Found it on the TSM website. Was shocked. Almost broke my wrist whipping my credit card out of my pocket!

See Ya,
Steve

Same thing happened to me when I saw the cigar PTB's. congrats on the nice find!

 

[gaseousclay]

@TactileOne, are your suede NST's from Ben Silver? If so, which last are they on?

 

[supersede]

Hello everyone,

I'm supersede, and I joined this blog to ask these questions.

Please give me your expertise and help me to find the shoes (and briefcase) that I desire. Thanks.

I wear a size 10 B in the Allen Edmonds "Grayson" (or newer model "Adams") tassel loafer, and they are the most comfortable shoes I own. I wear a size 10.5 B in the Alden tassel loafer (whose name, if there is one, I don't know), and they are the most beautiful shoes I own. I wear a size 10 B in the Johnston & Murphy "Westchester" tassel loafer, and they are fine shoes too, but I prefer the previous two.

I would like to find a barely-worn pair of tassel loafers or "full strap" penny loafers (by Alden or Allen Edmonds, which also calls its full strap model the "Westchester"). I am also interested in the Allen Edmonds "Patriot" penny loafer, preferably with a leather and rubber combination sole and heel. I would like to find a black or a wine/burgundy pair.

In addition, please tell me what size to order in the Gokey Sauvage oxford, casual moccasin-style shoe (sold new by Orvis), which I have been told requires one half size larger than usual and one size wider. If this advice is correct, then I figure I should get a 10.5 C in that casual shoe. I would have to pay $50 more for a new pair ($275), because the "regular" pair ($225) sizes begin with a "D" width.

Finally, I am interested in finding a classic-styled briefcase, with the single clasp flap, single handle, which reflects quality craftsmanship. Rawlings used to offer a "legal-styled" brief bag, new, for around $500, but no longer offers that model.

Best wishes,

supersede

 

[supersede]

Hello everyone,

I'm supersede, and I joined this blog to ask these questions.

Please give me your expertise and help me to find the shoes (and briefcase) that I desire. Thanks.

I wear a size 10 B in the Allen Edmonds "Grayson" (or newer model "Adams") tassel loafer, and they are the most comfortable shoes I own. I wear a size 10.5 B in the Alden tassel loafer (whose name, if there is one, I don't know), and they are the most beautiful shoes I own. I wear a size 10 B in the Johnston & Murphy "Westchester" tassel loafer, and they are fine shoes too, but I prefer the previous two.

I would like to find a barely-worn pair of tassel loafers or "full strap" penny loafers (by Alden or Allen Edmonds, which also calls its full strap model the "Westchester"). I am also interested in the Allen Edmonds "Patriot" penny loafer, preferably with a leather and rubber combination sole and heel. I would like to find a black or a wine/burgundy pair.

In addition, please tell me what size to order in the Gokey Sauvage oxford, casual moccasin-style shoe (sold new by Orvis), which I have been told requires one half size larger than usual and one size wider. If this advice is correct, then I figure I should get a 10.5 C in that casual shoe. I would have to pay $50 more for a new pair ($275), because the "regular" pair ($225) sizes begin with a "D" width.

Finally, I am interested in finding a classic-styled briefcase, with the single clasp flap, single handle, which reflects quality craftsmanship. Rawlings used to offer a "legal-styled" brief bag, new, for around $500, but no longer offers that model.

Best wishes,

supersede

 

[TactileOne]

I bought them from a fellow SF member, they are on the Aberdeen last. I've a fondness for NSTs, just like the looks and the stitching. Would love to have a whisky or ravello pair.

 

[MrDV]

#8 saddles

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

#8 saddles

Beautiful shoes!