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post #37306 of 53740
11/7/12 at 3:28pm
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Originally Posted by cold war painter View Post

They look great, but I take it you still cannot ship outside North America?

just have someone on the forum proxy them for you.
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post #37307 of 53740
11/7/12 at 3:37pm
I pre-ordered my Day Tripper back in January of this year, I guess I didn't make the first round of pre-orders?
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post #37308 of 53740
11/7/12 at 3:37pm

I've been lurking this thread for months and it's finally time to make my first post. Just bought my first pair of Aldens ever, the cigar Shell Cordovan Cap-toe Boot from Alden DC! I'd like to thank all of you for the plethora of valuable information in this thread; and while it was a long wait I'm glad I was patient enough for this model to restock. I'll post pictures up as soon as they arrive on my doorstep.

 

Just one pertinent question: I bought it in size 8D and was wondering which shoe trees (size, brand, style) would go best with the Grant last. I feel like this is an important piece of the shoe care puzzle and want to make sure I get the right fit. 

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post #37309 of 53740
11/7/12 at 3:41pm
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Originally Posted by LoserG View Post

I've been lurking this thread for months and it's finally time to make my first post. Just bought my first pair of Aldens ever, the cigar Shell Cordovan Cap-toe Boot from Alden DC! I'd like to thank all of you for the plethora of valuable information in this thread; and while it was a long wait I'm glad I was patient enough for this model to restock. I'll post pictures up as soon as they arrive on my doorstep.

Just one pertinent question: I bought it in size 8D and was wondering which shoe trees (size, brand, style) would go best with the Grant last. I feel like this is an important piece of the shoe care puzzle and want to make sure I get the right fit. 

i always use hanger project/woodlore EPIC. same thing. $30. in a size 8 you'd want a small or medium. they're never consistent. i'd start with a medium... i tend to like my trees tight.
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post #37310 of 53740
11/7/12 at 4:32pm
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i always use hanger project/woodlore EPIC. same thing. $30. in a size 8 you'd want a small or medium. they're never consistent. i'd start with a medium... i tend to like my trees tight.

 

I'm a size 8 and the Woodlore Epic is my favorite shoe tree.  I would definitely recommend a small.  They run quite large.  As it is, some of my shoes/boots will not take even a small in the Epic.  For those, I use an Allen-Edmonds full shoe tree in small also.

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post #37311 of 53740
11/7/12 at 4:45pm
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Originally Posted by BootSpell View Post

I'm a size 8 and the Woodlore Epic is my favorite shoe tree.  I would definitely recommend a small.  They run quite large.  As it is, some of my shoes/boots will not take even a small in the Epic.  For those, I use an Allen-Edmonds full shoe tree in small also.

I'm thinking small as well. I'm a 10D and use a Medium. I don't think having them super tight would be good for the leather, unless you want a longer shoe (?).
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post #37312 of 53740
11/7/12 at 4:49pm

Latest addition:

 

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post #37313 of 53740
11/7/12 at 4:59pm

^^

Lovely pair. That's next on my list!

 

Also, thanks everyone for the shoe tree replies. I'm going to go with the woodlore epic in small. 

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post #37314 of 53740
11/7/12 at 5:24pm
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Very nice, Congrats.

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post #37315 of 53740
11/7/12 at 5:57pm
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Originally Posted by Papa Doble View Post

I too like the darker edging. I'm not aware of a retailer that stocks them like this though. Do tell hkpm.

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These are my babies. I love an antique edge, but these are so perfect with my navy suit. Military-sharp.
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post #37316 of 53740
11/7/12 at 7:10pm
Any Alden wearers in NYC that can recommend what cobbler they go to? I've got a pair of Indy boots that I need to replace the heels on, and I'm looking for some reliable repair shops.
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post #37317 of 53740
11/7/12 at 7:14pm
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Any Alden wearers in NYC that can recommend what cobbler they go to? I've got a pair of Indy boots that I need to replace the heels on, and I'm looking for some reliable repair shops.

 

http://www.bnelsonshoes.com

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post #37318 of 53740
11/7/12 at 7:41pm
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http://www.bnelsonshoes.com

That looks like a really good recommendation. Thanks a lot!
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post #37319 of 53740
11/7/12 at 7:57pm
yep. nick is the best.
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post #37320 of 53740
11/7/12 at 9:11pm
I got my plain toe boot in modified last resoled at Willie's shoe repair/Don Ville in La Brea and I'm quite impressed with their work. I won't hesitate to bring the rest of my Aldens to be resoled (in the future) at this place. I'll post pictures tomorrow when I have better lighting.
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