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Originally Posted by Todd V 

I'm not sure how I feel about the Plaza last. Does anyone have a killer photo that will make me run out and get some Plaza last immediately?

The best Alden last aesthetically, by far, IMO.

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Originally Posted by kwhitelaw 

got no choice lol, they just pulled my size off the website 

 

anyone got a line on cigar with light sole?

Alden of Carmel just shipped mine out on Friday. They may have more in stock.

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Originally Posted by BeSpiffington 

Does anyone own the Alden for J Crew cap toe cordovan boots? How do they look in the wild, and how do they compare to other available boot offerings? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I've got a boot bug stuck up my you know what and the prescription is shell shopping. Thanks!

Yes, I and many others here own a pair. I have a picture but not one in the wild. I'm sure someone will come along shortly and provide one or two. In the meantime you can always conduct a search of the thread or view all pictures in this thread to see some. I think they are great looking boots, and apparently so do some of the people that saw me wearing them, at least thats what they said.

JCrew Alden captoe video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J9hFX7YpXo

These are all I have but not really in the wild...

I'm not really a boot person, but these are great; very versatile!  Although I love the exotic shell offerings, I've come to the conclusion that color 8, while common and widely available, is king!

PSA: BB has a deal ending today; $100 off your purchase of $600 and $200 off your purchase of $800.  It includes their shell offerings... the underrated Alden for BB PTB, Plaza lasted wingtip bals (at least very similar to plaza), and others would go for $567 plus tax (shipping included).  Not sure I can afford it right now, but not sure I can afford not to pass it up right now with all of the price hikes!  Some great color 8 offerings...

Hello All SFers!  I am fairly new to the forum and have become slightly obsessed with Alden shell boots.  My personal favorites are Wingtips, Cap Toe, and NST/Tanker.  After going through numerous pages on this thread, I thought it would be useful to compile a list of potential upcoming offerings.  I am also working on a list of past offerings so we can all see what has been available and when.  With the recent cordovan shortages it seems that things are on an approximate 2 year cycle.  Anyway, here is what I have so far.  Please feel free to add.

Upcoming Projects

Leffot

Day Tripper Boot

Cap Toe

Grant Last

Eyelets and Speed hooks

Ravello Cordovan  (on order, waiting for confirmation)

Naval Boot

Perforated Cap Toe

Barrie Last

Double Leather Sole

All eyelets

Black Cordovan (pre-order currently up)

Color 8 Cordovan (on order, waiting for confirmation)

Epaulet

Brixton

Wingtip Boot

Barrie Last

All eyelets

Ravello Cordovan (on order, 2 years and counting)

Obscura Boot

Medallion Cap Toe

Leydon Last

Commando Sole

All eyelets

Ravello Cordovan (on order, waiting for confirmation)

Wingtip Boot

Plaza Last

Commando Sole

Whiskey Cordovan (on order, waiting for confirmation)

J. Gilbert

Medallion Toe Boot (not a cap toe, similar to the Leather Soul SF boot)

Plaza last

Commando Sole

Eyelets & Speed hooks

Color 8 Cordovan (on order, waiting on confirmation)

Black Cordovan (on order, waiting on confirmation)

Wingtip Boot

Plaza last

Commando sole

Color 8 Cordovan (on order, waiting on confirmation)

Originally Posted by macjedi 

I'd like to get an Alden shortwing and I'm looking for some advice on Tremont sizing which will be a new last for me. I've been happy with a 9D in the Plaza NST Boot, and 8.5D in Barrie LWBs, WTBs and TB Indys. Most of what I've read says go with your Barrie size, but the retailer is leading me toward going tts (9D). Any thoughts? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster 

I just picked up a pair of the whiskey (short) wingtip bal oxfords from Alden DC.  I couldn't find a local retailer that carried any tremont-lasted shoes so I asked around on this thread and made some calls to Alden DC, San Fran, NYC, and TSM.  The answers were mixed, but it seemed that those that actually owned a pair said the tremont was the same length as the barrie, but has a slightly narrower toe box.  I have to agree. Medium weight socks make for a snug, but not uncomfortable fit.  Standard thin dress socks are perfect.  I suppose if your barrie size is fairly snug, you may need to size up for the tremont, but such is not the case for me.  Trying on 2 sizes would probably be ideal.  Good luck...

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Originally Posted by El Argentino 


It'll really all depend on the shape of your foot. I find the Tremont to line up w/ my Barrie size perfectly - I've got room to spare in the Barrie, but my Tremont is spot on in the toebox and foot opening. If you can try them on, great. If not, order two sizes and return the one you're least satisfied with. It is one of those boarderline lasts that can go either way.

A belated THANKS ReppTiePrepster & El Argentino!!!  Your advice proved to be spot on.

ReppTiePrep - It was your post showing your new whiskey shortwing bals that spurred my interest in the tremont … they look fantastic!  

Kathy and Joe at Alden DC were very helpful. They had a 9D in whiskey that was slightly flexed on the right upper and an 8.5D on the way from Alden SF. I took their advice and had them ship me the 9D first (which is my plaza size and TTS).  Unfortunately, the 9D proved to be a bit large and kinda unstable when I moved about. 

I contacted them about the 8.5D (which is my barrie size), which upon their inspection, had a shadowy imperfection on the left upper; near the brogueing on the vamp. They were kind enough to send a photo, but it was hard to make out.  They sent the 8.5's and they fit beautifully.  Unfortunately, the imperfection on the vamp is quite noticeable.  It looks more like long, dark scar … a gash that I FEAR I may one day make in a perfectly good pair of shoes by tripping over something sharp.  I love the shoes, but I don't think it's something I can live with and they'll have to be returned. 

The good news is I now know my Tremont size.  It's my Barrie size!

You guys were right!!! … for me anyway :)

Thanks again!!

P.S - As a "consolation" … I was able to grab a Whiskey LWB from Alden SF that's in perfect condition and fits great.  I'm still evaluating, but I think they're keepers!