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Gotcha, then my answer stands with the ravello PTB. A #4 barrie last NST boot with all eyelets, antique edging, and commando sole sounds pretty sexy, however.

These are my favorite Aldens: Whiskey and mahogany saddle Norwegians. Alden AF1 (The first "fan" shoe from Alden of Carmel.)

Kudu Ultimate Indy on the Modified Last

 

Holy Grail (and coincidentally unattainable)

 

Thanks.Will definitely try.

general interest. jealous
thanks for the pics looks amazing

love this

I don't know what my Holy Grail model is, and it may be, in the final analysis, something that's already in my closet (e.g., my ravello captoe bluchers with medallion toe on the plaza would perhaps be in the running). Having said that, my color 8 NST high boot on the Plaza last is absolutely wonderful. If it were available in the other shell colors, I would consider buying it in all the shell colors, save for whiskey. It would be particularly great in cigar.

Color 4 is nice, and certainly hard to come by - I have it in a non-Alden PTB - but, for overall versatility, I would give the nod to color 8 and Cigar over color 4.

My go to pair --> Color 8 PTB

My most prized --> Ravello LWB with the dark brown edge

Unattainable --> #4 wtip boot (I'd go for the cap toe boot as well)

Very tempted to make a plunge for the 4065 black cordovan captoe boots from theshoemart...

But if I'm a 8.5d Barrie, do I go for the same size or 9 as this pair is in the grant last

2000+ pages searched - but no firm solution (okay i didn't look at every pages)

 

So my first pair of alden chromexcel indy 403s need some shining help.  Basically, the finish on some spots of the boot is gone or in very rouch shape.  A number of people say don't use polish - but is there any other way to get a shine back on some of these rough spots.  I"m not looking for a dress shoe shine - but i want to be able to wear these in a casual dress environment without being too casual if that makes sense.  Any examples / pictures would be great!

 

thanks!

Holy grail --- ravello PT boot, all eyelet, double water lock soles with antique edging. Second choice is the Thor boot (so I'm keeping my fingers crossed on the mto we've got going).

 

 

I emailed Alden last year about this and they recommended using "brown paste wax sparingly".

 

However, I never actually did it.  I've found that using the Mac Method after every wear, evens out any scuffs or patchy discoloration.  I also apply some Saphir Reno when they look like they need some moisture.

 

I don't have any before/after fotos, but here's a recent foto of mine:

 

 

 

 

I hope this helps!

^ I've done the same on mine...works well

Alternate saphir reno with conservative amounts of good old kiwi brown. It is leaving a nice shine on my 403.

I'm getting some Alden Defender delivered today or tomorrow.  Anyone care to share any tips, experiences, do's & dont's regarding the application?  Thanks!!