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[Alcibiades]



How is the sizing on the Darlton? If I wear 8.5 D in the Alden Barrie, what size should I get in the Darlton?

I wear both 10D in Darlton and Barrie. The Darlton is definitely snugger than the Barrie in the same size, but the shoe fits and is comfortable after a wear or two. I was originally going to get 10.5D in the Darlton but a salesman told me to size down.

 

[mcbrown]



How is the sizing on the Darlton? If I wear 8.5 D in the Alden Barrie, what size should I get in the Darlton?

Forum consensus is to "size down" for the Darltons/Marlows, which (all else being equal) would imply that you should get an 8.5D if that is what you wear on Barrie last Aldens.

My experience is that this shoe is a tweener size for me, due to a "partial lining". I comfortably wear a 10D on the Barrie, and I have both Darltons and their boot sibling (Lindricks) in 10.5D. The fully lined Lindricks are perfect - I wouldn't change a thing. But the partially lined Darltons feel a touch large in the toebox. However they are fine in the heel, and I think a 10D would be too tight over my (high) insteps. So it is a compromise. If possible, I would suggest trying both an 8.5D and 9D.

As always, YMMV...

 

[fitchottie]



I'm sorry...i've tried to not say anything..but for weeks I have read your posts and you always type "Barrier last"....just to help you out, it's Barrie not barrier there is no r at the end of the word.
sorry for being "that guy" but I cant handle it lol

No problem....

 

[Matto ELITE]

I paid $710 for the LWB in Cigar. No tax, no shipping. SM had them for around $30 less, but with the lighter edge and I believe thye were out of nearly every size.

Some great pics getting thrown up in here.

 

[fitchottie]



Forum consensus is to "size down" for the Darltons/Marlows, which (all else being equal) would imply that you should get an 8.5D if that is what you wear on Barrie last Aldens.
My experience is that this shoe is a tweener size for me, due to a "partial lining". I comfortably wear a 10D on the Barrie, and I have both Darltons and their boot sibling (Lindricks) in 10.5D. The fully lined Lindricks are perfect - I wouldn't change a thing. But the partially lined Darltons feel a touch large in the toebox. However they are fine in the heel, and I think a 10D would be too tight over my (high) insteps. So it is a compromise. If possible, I would suggest trying both an 8.5D and 9D.
As always, YMMV...

I wear the RL darlton in 12d. BARRIE is 11.5d/12d

 

[lagsun]



How is the sizing on the Darlton? If I wear 8.5 D in the Alden Barrie, what size should I get in the Darlton?

FWIW, I usually wear a leather insole from Pedag in my shoes. My 8.5D Barrie Aldens fit me comfortably. I have the RL Marlow Wingtip in 8.5D as well and it fits a little looser in the heel for me with the toebox a little narrower than my Barrie-lasted Alden. Again YMMV.

 

[mediahound]



I wear both 10D in Darlton and Barrie. The Darlton is definitely snugger than the Barrie in the same size, but the shoe fits and is comfortable after a wear or two. I was originally going to get 10.5D in the Darlton but a salesman told me to size down.

Forum consensus is to "size down" for the Darltons/Marlows, which (all else being equal) would imply that you should get an 8.5D if that is what you wear on Barrie last Aldens.
My experience is that this shoe is a tweener size for me, due to a "partial lining". I comfortably wear a 10D on the Barrie, and I have both Darltons and their boot sibling (Lindricks) in 10.5D. The fully lined Lindricks are perfect - I wouldn't change a thing. But the partially lined Darltons feel a touch large in the toebox. However they are fine in the heel, and I think a 10D would be too tight over my (high) insteps. So it is a compromise. If possible, I would suggest trying both an 8.5D and 9D.
As always, YMMV...

I wear the RL darlton in 12d. BARRIE is 11.5d/12d

Thanks guys. This info is helpful.

 

[MickCollins1916]

#8 LS x SF boots today

 

[Joenobody0]



I wear both 10D in Darlton and Barrie. The Darlton is definitely snugger than the Barrie in the same size, but the shoe fits and is comfortable after a wear or two. I was originally going to get 10.5D in the Darlton but a salesman told me to size down.

I wear a 7 in both the Darlton and the Barrie. The Darlton is slimmer all over though. There's no comparison between the cavernous Barrie heel and the normal 325 lasted heel.

 

[TheloniusDrunk]

Which boot would be most versatile in terms of wearability in different settings (casual (think university setting) vs job/internship). The cap toe boot in #8 or the wing tip boot in #8.

 

[NAMOR]

Boots tend to be more casual in general. Captoes are more versatile whereas wingtips are traditional. I recommend both

 

[fitchottie]



Which boot would be most versatile in terms of wearability in different settings (casual (think university setting) vs job/internship). The cap toe boot in #8 or the wing tip boot in #8.

i LOVE THE Jcrew captoe boot.... That gets my vote....

 

[TheloniusDrunk]

Haha I'd love both. Which first considering for the next 2 and a half years (and probably grad school after that) I'll predominantly be in an informal setting.

 

[NAMOR]

here is the captoe (C&J Shell) im wearing today. Yesterday I wore the Lindrick. Couldnt live without both

 

[Todd V]

These aren't Barrie last? Which last are they? Of course, they don't have the #8's in my size anyhow!!

I received my Alden Brooks Brothers PTB in Black Shell today! like really them for the metal eyelets and sleeker last than the 9901 PTB.
The fit is a bit more snug on these but I can wear the same size as I wear in the Barrie last just fine.
These Aldens cost less than an equivalent Alden branded shoe so I cannot complain