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

[MrDV]

Marcoliani Merino OTC
Pants are Epaulet Duck Rivet's

Thanks, I'll have to get a pair of marcolianis. I have n really like my caramel rivets.

 

[speekez]

Looks as if you are definitely enjoying these. Beauties. Is the inner panel on the left boot still lighter

?

Yeah, but they're amazing. Symmetry is overrated.

 

[El Argentino]



Yeah, but they're amazing. Symmetry is overrated.

In a thread full of OCD people stressing about dime-sized semi-discolorations, sir, I applaud you.

 

[Factor Xll]

Ordered the scotch grain indy from unionmade. Somehow owning 4 shoes in the same model feels wrong, but so right.

 

[Burton]



Ordered the scotch grain indy from unionmade. Somehow owning 4 shoes in the same model feels wrong, but so right.

^^I really want those scotch grain indy's. Very sweet.


Totally agree with Speekez and El Argentino, people obsess way too much about small inconsistencies in color, etc. Other than black shell, I believe the color differences are marks of authenticity and character. People ding Alden for poor quality, which I whole heartedly agree with (and have witnessed first-hand) when it comes to loose stitching and other complaints, but the color differences are inherent in shell.

 

[zippyh]



Ordered the scotch grain indy from unionmade. Somehow owning 4 shoes in the same model feels wrong, but so right.

Those look pretty nice but I think I'll resist.
I've got Indys in brown cxl, snuff suede, blue suede, black shell, #8 shell, whiskey shell, cigar shell, and standard cow.

 

[FrankCowperwood]



Yeah, but they're amazing. Symmetry is overrated.

Was very much kidding asking about that, but as El Argentino points out it sounds like a perfectly reasonable question in this thread. The boots look great without any question.

 

[Factor Xll]



Those look pretty nice but I think I'll resist.
I've got Indys in brown cxl, snuff suede, blue suede, black shell, #8 shell, whiskey shell, cigar shell, and standard cow.

I don't feel as bad now, I don't have anywhere near as many.

I am afraid to get cordovan because I feel like they require more work to maintain. Maybe one day I will take the plunge.

 

[zippyh]

Those look pretty nice but I think I'll resist.
I've got Indys in brown cxl, snuff suede, blue suede, black shell, #8 shell, whiskey shell, cigar shell, and standard cow.

I don't feel as bad now, I don't have anywhere near as many.

I am afraid to get cordovan because I feel like they require more work to maintain. Maybe one day I will take the plunge.

You can do it.
Give in to the dark side.

 

[El Argentino]



You can do it.
Give in to the dark side.

I am shocked at your Indy collection.

 

[kwhitelaw]

Those look pretty nice but I think I'll resist.
I've got Indys in brown cxl, snuff suede, blue suede, black shell, #8 shell, whiskey shell, cigar shell, and standard cow.

group photo?

 

[mothball]



Ordered the scotch grain indy from unionmade. Somehow owning 4 shoes in the same model feels wrong, but so right.

Those really look great. And it gets easier

Unionmade Halleck boots today:

The pants are bright, but not quite as bright as they look in the pic.

 

[zippyh]

You can do it.
Give in to the dark side.

I am shocked at your Indy collection.

Did I mention I have long wings in
whiskey
#8
cigar
ravello on crepe
black scotch grain BBBF
black calf on flex
brown calf
snuff suede on flex
snuff suede/cognac calf on flex
cognac calf on flex
natural cxl

A pre cigar and blue suede group shot of the Indys.

 

[closerlook]

As some of you may know through messages exchanged with me, my shoe size has recently increased dramatically, resulting in most of my shoes no longer fitting. I am trying to fill in a new rotation of shoes for work. If anyone is interested in selling a pair of shell cordovans (preferably boots, but also considering lace up shoes) in the barrie 9D or any other last 9.5D, please get in touch. I won't clutter up the thread any more than with this message, and I thank those of you who have come through for me with a sale here or there so far.

thanks everyone. this is where community comes up big!

 

[wj4]

Took the Ravellos out today: