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I'm a heel striker and I do put these in myself. Only on the heels. Not on the tips. I think it doesn't really matter what size you use on the heels. I pick mine up at Xmart and they run $3 or so (there's like 4-6 pieces). Once I wear one of them down, I begin to look at getting the dovetail heel replaced.
Thanks for all your responses guys...Sadly I am either putting them up for sale here or just returning them to the Shoemart. They just don't fit quite right. I went to my local store today who carries a small supply of Alden's and it looks like all three pairs of my shell Alden's are the wrong size! I thought I was 10.5D Plaza and 10D Barrie but it looks like I am a 10.5E Plaza and a 10.5 D Barrie. I couldn't be sadder. Ed was so nice to include me on the list and now I'll have to wait 1-2 more years ! O well, champagne problems.
Thanks again, please let me know if anyone wants to purchase the Alden LWB 10D Whiskey. I am not a jerk so I'm not looking to make a big profit. I'll either sell them for what I bought them for or slightly above (because by the time I get them again, prices will be higher). I am going to talk to Ed though, I don't know if it is unethical not to return them, since he probably would go to the next in line on his list. They're 100% brand new, only tried them on 5 or so times on my carpet.
I also have a 10.5 D Plaza last PTB Six eyelet cigar, worn maybe..15-20 times and a 10.5D Plaza Color 8 6 eyelet NST worn 10-15 times. All this over my stupid pinky toe! Would be happy to trade as well (not this whiskey unless it's new) l. I want probably what everyone else does...
1. LWB Whiskey, Cigar or Ravello with Antique Edge 10.5 D
2. WT Boot Ravello 10.5D
3. WT Boot Color 4 Hahah!
4.6 Eyelet Plaza NST Color 8 10.5E
5. Cigar PTB Plaza 10.5E
6. Mike's TSM makeup (Black Medallion Plaza Boot) 10.5E < He killed that makeup!
I must sound like an idiot for it to take three pairs to realize I was wearing the wrong size! Lesson learned, Cordovan DOES NOT STRETCH and if they don't fit great out of the box, they never will.
Best,
JJ
Sorry JJ, I know exactly how you feel- owned about 30 or so pair of Aldens before I realized I had mis-sized. I had the same exactly problem as well, one of my pinky toes was rubbing against the side. I think it's great you realized the problem this early on, much better than wearing the wrong size for > 1 yr and developing foot problems. You'll be able to recoup the rare shells, just have patience.
Typically people take the same size in shell and suede, there are however two details. One, shell tend to be lasted just about 1/4 size larger than the non-shell patterns. So if the current LWB fits large, then sizing down 1/2 should be OK. Second, if you go for a unlined snuff suede make up (thought I don't think any exist for the LWB pattern), then that will allow you to size down 1/2. Judging from you said, I think going with the same size (9D) is probably the best bet.
In terms of the Grant and Leydon, I would suggest trying both on as those are typically difficult to fit Alden lasts. My suggestions are based on the assumptions that you've gone down 1/2 size from TTS for the Barrie last.
The Grant is narrower than Barrie but not as severe as say Aberdeen, so some folks will go TTS for Grant and some will go with their Barrie size. If the width of Barrie fits you well then I would go TTS for Grant.
Leydon is tricky due to it being a very narrow last. People typically will stay the same length as TTS and go up a width. In your case that should be 9.5E. While stock grant shoes are hard to find, you should be able to find a Leydon unlined suede chukka in most store that carry Alden.
Thanks DV !
All I will say is that I'm over 21, but under 65. I'm from New York, but currently live in NJ.
Quick question about 986 loafers.
I wore mine today with Chups and the fit was great, however I had some heel slippage and by midday the rubbing was getting bad and really sore.
Luckily I had two thick bandages at work so I bandaged the back of my ankles and they were perfect and really comfortable...no slippage.
Is there something that can be put inside the shoe to eliminate slippage and the resulting rubbing?
Or should I invest heavily in bandages ?
I just got some saddle soap. What a great day!
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