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The Official Alden Thread for 2016 - Share reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

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I know they are not Alden but I would pay good money for the EG Shannon in cognac shell.

Vass Valway in Cognac.

GG Canterbury in a lighter cordovan shade.

Alden, I would like to have some of these unicorns in my stable that fit me properly. Ravello wingtip boot would cause me to pay a premium.
 

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Just received my Shoe Mart seconds...................Color 8 hand sewn boot............The only odd thing I notice is the footbed of the right shoe seems a little raised in the toe area.....kind of like a ridge almost where my toes meet my foot. I'm guessing the cork would compress and conform to my foot shape after a few wears, but would appreciate any advice from someone who knows more than me. I've never encountered this before, and I definitely don't want to wear them until I'm sure this is not the actual defect in the shoe. Thanks!
 

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great boots and combo dubs. that ravello is looking good.
Maiden voyage for the Epaulet Color 8 Alt Weins!
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Here are the Indys...keeping them s there is nothing else available really for what I want...still annoyed but the construction is stellar. I ordered these 1/2 size up to accommodate a heavier sock and since no one stocks 12.5 was not like I want finding an easy substitute
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Alden X Leathersoul color 8 / antique. Slowly starting to lighten.
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Color 8 PCT today..
day 3. Alden whiskey back row: ptb, short wing boots x aom, indy x aom, lwb x citishoes front row: short wing x harrison limited, monk mto, mahogany lhs, hayburner saddles x blackbird
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Happy New Year! Today is Ravello NST.
The WTB's hit CES during setup...
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Happened in there today and took this shot. They have a bunch of sizes right now. Give them a shout, they are good guys...
Thanks guys!!! DV, killer collection of Whiskey Shell Cordovan! All today's action shots were superb! Have a good one. -M
 

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Just received my Shoe Mart seconds...................Color 8 hand sewn boot............The only odd thing I notice is the footbed of the right shoe seems a little raised in the toe area.....kind of like a ridge almost where my toes meet my foot. I'm guessing the cork would compress and conform to my foot shape after a few wears, but would appreciate any advice from someone who knows more than me. I've never encountered this before, and I definitely don't want to wear them until I'm sure this is not the actual defect in the shoe. Thanks!
Its gonna take more than a few wears. You can always try a bandaid in the toe area. Also, when they recraft them, you can tell the cobbler to put less cork so that it will depress further. However, that's gonna be a while.
 

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Its gonna take more than a few wears. You can always try a bandaid in the toe area.  Also, when they recraft them, you can tell the cobbler to put less cork so that it will depress further. However, that's gonna be a while. 
thanks cool arrow. It's more like it is just a bit lumpy......and only the right boot....no pressure from the sides or top of the shoe. I'll call Shoe Mart tomorrow...........I really want to keep these boots........
 

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More rarities:

Ravello shell cordovan medallion cap toe blucher on the plaza last with antique edge:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alden-Ravel...569944?hash=item3abaa66418:g:bDsAAOSwwPhWjJeG

I don't think I've ever seen these, even though they were supposedly made for the DC shop recently (2013). I've only seen the Cigar versions from mdub's photos. Size 8.5.


Mine were Ravello... :) Just a darker shade... They are indeed done by Alden DC...

That posting leverages both my pictures and my description! I guess plagiarism is the best form of flattery...

-Mike
 
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