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

[zennypoo]



black indy

Those are beautiful @MrDV! Are they modified? I don't recall a black shell Indy boot with antique edging before! While we are on the topic, I'm thinking about putting together a gMTO for a Barrie lasted Indy boot in black shell, antique edge, commando sole, and of course hand stitched apron. PM me if anyone is interested, we'd need 10.

Whiskey shortwing blucher x Harrison Ltd today.

Those are on fire @JSO1!

Yenni 6-eye Chukka

Beautiful 6-eye chukka Don, always love that shape.

 

[schmallo15]



While we are on the topic, I'm thinking about putting together a gMTO for a Barrie lasted Indy boot in black shell, antique edge, commando sole, and of course hand stitched apron. PM me if anyone is interested, we'd need 10.
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Woo hoo! Been wanting this makeup for quite some time. I'm 100% in.

 

[Akeem]



Those are beautiful @MrDV! Are they modified? I don't recall a black shell Indy boot with antique edging before!

While we are on the topic, I'm thinking about putting together a gMTO for a Barrie lasted Indy boot in black shell, antique edge, commando sole, and of course hand stitched apron. PM me if anyone is interested, we'd need 10.
Those are on fire @JSO1!
Beautiful 6-eye chukka Don, always love that shape.

I already tried to get a similar makeup off the ground. Alden will no longer produce black shell and antique edge boots. They say it is problematic for them although I am unsure why.

The epaulet and leffot boots are the last 2 makeups they will be doing that has black shell/antique edging.

If you hear otherwise, I am in.

 

[RevisIsland]



I'm on the list but I guess I didn't get a spot this time around. Oh well

I'm not on the list because I'm holding out hope for a Ravello Wingtip Boot or a Ravello Indy (in the boot department). Now I'm kicking myself for not getting on the Cigar Indy list. Ravello is the new color 4. It feels like it has been semi-retired. Time to focus on Cigar and Whiskey.

 

[peppercorn78]



Oh yea.

Come to think of it, I do have a pair of Lobb semi-brogues that I haven't gotten around to wearing. I take them out every once in a while to make sure they still fit.

I will wear them eventually. I'm pretty sure about that.

 

[neelp3]

I feel like I go in circles every time I want to buy a new pair...

Looking to figure out plaza last boot sizing:

My brannock size is between 7E-7EE (closer to EE).

I unfortunately only have the option for 7E or 7.5D or E (Can't do 7EE otherwise that would be my best option)

For reference,
7.5D Grant Captoe boots are probably a bit long and a little tight width wise
7.5E Grant Captoe boots feel even roomer length wise and just right width wise.
7D Plaza boot is very tight width wise (can't really tell length wise, but seem just right)
6.5E UK C&J 325, more then enough length, just enough width, slightly tight on right foot


Appreciate any advice!

 

[mdubs]

Yenni 6-eye Chukka

Don, I have always had a soft spot for that particular makeup. You make them look superb as always!

One of my top grails arrived a few days ago, courtesy of a friend. Ravello NST boot x TSM on Aberdeen, from the early 2015 run. The shade of Ravello on these is phenomenal.

I totally thought those were Tif's also before reading the subsequent 18 posts. Wow, you lucked out. Your friend is hopefully doing okay to sell those BNIB.
You will like my shoe choice for today...

black indy

Hi guys,

Got sent pics of my preorder 975's which unfortunately had a small tear. Do you think it'll be an issue in the future (keep for discount) or should I pass on these? Thanks!

I do not say this very often, but I personally would return those. Thats at a flex point on the shoe and I would worry about that tear growing over time.

Whiskey shortwing blucher x Harrison Ltd today.

Looking good, enjoy the Whiskeys.

Well I'm super excited, because today I got my Snuff WTB's from Yenni! They look great and they are extremely well-finished.

Pix:





With the Snuff belt from Epaulet


The finished areas of the welt look great - the pix are harsher than the reality...







Apologies for the soul-less office environment - better shots at some point...



Full Album: http://imgur.com/a/LJ3Pe

Nice Snuff WT Boots.

Thanks Stefan88 for your assistance, the boots are a work of art!

Killer 4060H's. Enjoy!

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

In honor of incoming Whiskey NST Tanker Boots.

Alden Ravello NST Boot. Epaulet Silver Shadow Merino Wool Windowpane Walt Trousers.













-Mike

 

[ahonobaka]

Complete long shot, but since we're on the topic of Cigar and rare shell, I don't suppose anyone knows of any preorders or lists for a Cigar Plain Toe Boot?

 

[gertjan123]

Hi all,

I m following this forum for a while now. I am from the Netherlands, Europe. 14OZ still has whiskey cordovan ptb's. I just returned a size 9.5e for a whiskey cordovan wing boot on commando. Call 00493028040514 and ask for Toni, his English is perfect. You can also try schuh-exclusiv-kettler.de, they still had ravello shell cap toe blutchers a few weeks ago. And this winter I was at shoes&shirts in Maastricht and they still had a Ravello captoe boot on the Grant last. I bought a cigar cordovan ptb this summer at Upper-shoes in Paris, they probably still have some sizes left. Well hope to have helped. Enjoy the shell game! It is like fishing, waiting is half the fun! Kind regards.

 

[gertjan123]

14OZ whiskey boot. Still available in limited sizes. These boots were available since oktober 2015. The run on rare shell is/was not yet a race here.

 

[gatszu]

14OZ whiskey boot. Still available in limited sizes. These boots were available since oktober 2015. The run on rare shell is/was not yet a race here.

 

[gertjan123]

Hi

Hi, dont know. Call Toni, phone number is in my previous post. Item is not posted on their site.

 

[TommyB]

Hi all,

I m following this forum for a while now. I am from the Netherlands, Europe. 14OZ still has whiskey cordovan ptb's. I just returned a size 9.5e for a whiskey cordovan wing boot on commando. Call 00493028040514 and ask for Toni, his English is perfect. You can also try schuh-exclusiv-kettler.de, they still had ravello shell cap toe blutchers a few weeks ago. And this winter I was at shoes&shirts in Maastricht and they still had a Ravello captoe boot on the Grant last. I bought a cigar cordovan ptb this summer at Upper-shoes in Paris, they probably still have some sizes left. Well hope to have helped. Enjoy the shell game! It is like fishing, waiting is half the fun! Kind regards.

This might be the Enabler Post of the Year.

By the way, are the wing tip boots on the Barrie last? And do you know if they have D widths? I guess I should just give them a call...

 

[dennnnis777]

Alden chocolate Suede Tankers 4.12