***The official Alden thread *** - Page 1082

Originally Posted by WhoKnewI 

Understandable Namor, and please do update us about what Alden says. I dont understand why they insist we deal with the retail store and not directly with them.

Originally Posted by WhoKnewI 

Ravello and No. 8 are my fave shell colors

Originally Posted by NAMOR 

Indys



and another shell pic:

Originally Posted by NAMOR 





l - r: Ravello NST (12D, Aberdeen), Ravello SW (12C, Barrie), Cigar Indy (12B, Trubalance), #8 Captoe (12D, Plaza), Black Shell (11.5D, Grant)

Originally Posted by Joenobody0 


Make sure you're comfortable with the Van last before you commit. It has a particularly low arch. I can't wear the lined versions, but I can wear the unlined with ultra thin socks.

If you want a shell loafer and can't fit in the Van, you should check out the C&J Harvard. They are very nice.

Originally Posted by Morgan 

NAMOR, your faded 974s are crazy. They look like ravello at this point. Folks were pretty excited about LeatherSoul's recent shortwing blucher release but, aside from the beauty of the antique trim, they can't hold a candle to the 974. They were my first pair of Aldens and still my go-to pair. They work with everything. Mine are about 4 years old and are just starting to go from eggplant to brown:

Damn nice color Morgan

Originally Posted by Dinosarti 


Speak of the devil.... These just arrived today:





I also have a chukka in #8 cordo that I love!

Originally Posted by NAMOR 





l - r: Ravello NST (12D, Aberdeen), Ravello SW (12C, Barrie), Cigar Indy (12B, Trubalance), #8 Captoe (12D, Plaza), Black Shell (11.5D, Grant)

Originally Posted by NAMOR 


it gets worse:

Originally Posted by LaymanX 

So many different choices! I'm looking for a pair of Ravello cap toe boots similar (well, exactly would be awesome too!) to

http://www.acquiremag.com/style/shoes/alden-ravello-cordovan-hunting.php

Any idea where I can go? Thanks