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11/13/12 at 12:31pm

grendel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy

I wear 9D in AE's 5 last and Alden's Barrie last.

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Originally Posted by jjr4884

Interesting... i've been told by many that have had experience with both lasts that the Barrie is at least a size off from the 5. Regardless, I'll get fitted first before hitting up the shoemart.

I also wear the same size in the 5 last and Barrie

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11/13/12 at 12:38pm

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This thread is expanding faster than the universe. 100 posts every day or thereabouts...

FWIW, 12 in Nikes (Tiempo, FR3, Flyknit Ts). 11.5D in Tru/Barrie (could probably go down to 11E). 11.5D in Tremont (perfect), and a 12D in Plaza (a bit long, but width fine).

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11/13/12 at 12:43pm

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^ It's #3 all time in views with 3,000,000+ (WAYWT and old WAYWT are #1 and #2, respectively).

and #4 all time in replies with 37,500, with random fashion thoughts squeezing into the top 3.

either way, it's #1 (by far) product based thread.

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11/13/12 at 1:20pm

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Just scored a pair of 10D Cigar Cap toes from Kathy

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11/13/12 at 1:28pm

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I dream of a day where all i wear is Aldens. I think it is possible with my cap toe #8 boot and the roy boots in my closet + PTB Black + LWB Brown + Suede Boot

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11/13/12 at 1:33pm

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Folks, I'm in a bit of a bind here and could use your advice.

I ordered a pair of size 10 aldens on a truebalance last for J. Crew because I thought I wore an 11 in Nike and an 11 in redwing Beckman chukkas (though they are a little big on me), 12 in Bed Stu, 11 and an 11 in Timberland.

Well my surmising I wore an 11 in Nikes was wrong and they are actually all 12s. Panicked that I ordered too small of a pair of Aldens I tried to cancel the order quickly to reorder a bigger size. Well the order had already been processed but customer support suggested I just order my new pair and return the other ones.

I was indecisive about whether to go with an 11 or a 10.5, but I chose the former. Now I'm wondering how strict their return policy is. Are Aldens packaged in such a way that it'd be evident if I tried one on? Is there a particular one I should try my luck with first in the scenario they only accept untouched shoes - again this is contingent on how Aldens are packaged. More and more I'm wondering if I should've just went with the 10.5.

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11/13/12 at 1:37pm

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You can return Aldens from J Crew just fine. Just only wear them on carpet.

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11/13/12 at 2:02pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Winterbourne

Folks, I'm in a bit of a bind here and could use your advice.
I ordered a pair of size 10 aldens on a truebalance last for J. Crew because I thought I wore an 11 in Nike and an 11 in redwing Beckman chukkas (though they are a little big on me), 12 in Bed Stu, 11 and an 11 in Timberland.
Well my surmising I wore an 11 in Nikes was wrong and they are actually all 12s. Panicked that I ordered too small of a pair of Aldens I tried to cancel the order quickly to reorder a bigger size. Well the order had already been processed but customer support suggested I just order my new pair and return the other ones.
I was indecisive about whether to go with an 11 or a 10.5, but I chose the former. Now I'm wondering how strict their return policy is. Are Aldens packaged in such a way that it'd be evident if I tried one on? Is there a particular one I should try my luck with first in the scenario they only accept untouched shoes - again this is contingent on how Aldens are packaged. More and more I'm wondering if I should've just went with the 10.5.

I wear 12 in Nike and 9.5 D or 10C in Truebalance and Barrie. 10D in Plaza........................crazy, but I size my Nikes with enough toe room for running. They are Nike air by the way. I think you might be surprised that 10 is just right................

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11/13/12 at 2:14pm

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Thanks for the encouraging and prompt replies!

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11/13/12 at 2:19pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Winterbourne

Folks, I'm in a bit of a bind here and could use your advice. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

I ordered a pair of size 10 aldens on a truebalance last for J. Crew because I thought I wore an 11 in Nike and an 11 in redwing Beckman chukkas (though they are a little big on me), 12 in Bed Stu, 11 and an 11 in Timberland.
Well my surmising I wore an 11 in Nikes was wrong and they are actually all 12s. Panicked that I ordered too small of a pair of Aldens I tried to cancel the order quickly to reorder a bigger size. Well the order had already been processed but customer support suggested I just order my new pair and return the other ones.
I was indecisive about whether to go with an 11 or a 10.5, but I chose the former. Now I'm wondering how strict their return policy is. Are Aldens packaged in such a way that it'd be evident if I tried one on? Is there a particular one I should try my luck with first in the scenario they only accept untouched shoes - again this is contingent on how Aldens are packaged. More and more I'm wondering if I should've just went with the 10.5.

Once you know your size in a dress shoe, it's going to be much easier for people here to give you sizing advice. Also, having more shoes to try on is a good thing. Just use a shoe horn, walk on carpet when trying on, and return the pair(s) that don't fit.

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11/13/12 at 2:25pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy

I wear 9D in AE's 5 last and Alden's Barrie last.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjr4884

Interesting... i've been told by many that have had experience with both lasts that the Barrie is at least a size off from the 5. Regardless, I'll get fitted first before hitting up the shoemart.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

I also wear the same size in the 5 last and Barrie

My experience is the same as sevenfoldtieguy and Grendel --- same size in the AE 5 last and Barrie.

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11/13/12 at 3:57pm