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

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So what kind of saddles? Just curious - not a saddle guy any way.


The saddles which are the current topic of discussion are whiskey NST bluchers from Alden on Madison. They looked pretty slick. I saw the email a day after it came out lol.
 

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Deer bone just came in. Not bad as I ordered it on Monday.


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Very nice RTD! Happy shoe shining!


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Awesome Don! I concur that this classic Alden should be in our closets.


Indy 8 Trubalance Shell... NST design ... Antique welt 360 degrees ... These feel great at Barrie and Van last size. My very first TB lasted Alden Boot. I am so happy to find this boot in a 360 leather sole makeup.






Oh man .. Sorry for the quickest edit.. socks are Nike thick athletic to see if these are going to fly up in the mountains this Fall.

Looking good in your new "Indy" NSTs. Looks good with the antique edge.


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These are all, basically, my style. Obviously missing is anything in Ravello, whiskey, or cigar. What should I add (besides the entire Alden collection)?

Very nice Chris! A pretty good collection of Aldens going on right there. It is interesting to see how you favor loafers. I love them to, but it is not too common here.


Hi all, I'm happy to share with you another Alden group order I'm working on with several other members of this thread. Please see the full details below and don't hesitate to post/PM any questions. Photos are courtesy of @mdubs with some photoshop wizardry from @SteveFok.

Details of the design:
Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Plaza last
Monkstrap with handstitched NST front
Beige color stitching
Silver buckle
Antique edge
Flat 270 welt
Single leather sole


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This photo was photoshopped to reflect the color 8 shell color, please note this particular pair is on the Hampton last, whereas the group order will be on plaza

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Close up on the handstitched NST front

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This is what the NST front will look like on the plaza last

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This is a plaza lasted monstrap, our design will add the NST front

Details:
  • This order will be through a trustworthy and reputable Alden retailer, the design was approved by Alden
  • We will need a total of 12 pairs for the order to go through, so far we have 4/12
  • Most people size the plaza last TTS, we will likely order 3 widths: B, D, and E (though more widths may be possible)
  • Final price is unknown at this point but should be inline with current color 8 shell prices. Payment will likely be $200 deposit with balance of payment upon delivery
  • International shipping is possible
  • As you all know, delivery time is unknown- the hand stitching component will likely add to the production time
  • Design is final as it's already been vetted by Alden

Please feel free to post or PM me with any questions!

Dan

Thanks for helping to organize this Dan. Looking good!


For what its worth, I wear a 9D in Barrie & a 9.5D in Grant and a 9.5E or 10D in Aberdeen. On a brannock device I measure right between a 9.5D & 9.5E. I haven;t had a chance to try on Laydon last, but from what I hear it's quite narrow.


I have a pair of 9.5D Grant lasted #8 cap toe boots that fit quite nice, but which I almost never wear. Let me know if you are interested. They are from Alden DC so they have speed hooks and a commando sole. It's a really nice makeup but since acquiring Cigar cap toes I almost never wear them.


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Interesting sizing range, but it sort of makes sense. The 4060HCs are great! :)

Cigar PTBs yesterday

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Your Cigar PTBs are looking great Henry! Enjoy them!


Cigar captoes with lots of olive undertones today.
These came in last week, and they were worth the wait (my second special order). Really liking them.


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Very nice looking Chukkas. Those are definitely beefier looking Chukka Boots.


Turns out the site was indeed wrong, these are Trubalance last not Barrie. Indy with NST stitching down the toe. I like the makeups uniqueness.




They look good off your feet as well Chip.


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Looking great Don! Those Color 8 Alt Wiens are looking fantastic.


First day out in them...

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Very nice Tricky! Look great!

-Mike
 

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These are all, basically, my style. Obviously missing is anything in Ravello, whiskey, or cigar. What should I add (besides the entire Alden collection)?

Shell LWBs (yes, plural). Color 8 shell PTB. Black plain cap toe Bal oxfords. Burnished tan wing tips bluchers.
 

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The time stamp on my email was 3:06, time stamp on my email was 3:08, but no dice. I got the email at 3:06, but was reading it carefully to see what the instruction was before responding.
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Yeah 2 minutes. Extremely lucky this time and last, popped up right when was checking emails.



just checked and I was 2 minutes to respond. majority of my work has me in front of my computer so it worked out this time
 

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Tuesday. Cigar Shell Cordovan Shortwing Blucher. Pantherella Navy Socks. Brooks Bros Navy Houndstooth Slacks.
Wednesday. Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan NST Monk. Pantherella Khaki Argyles. Epaulet Lightweight Khaki Twill Walt Trousers.
-Mike
Fantastic Mike! Love the shortwing bluchers
 

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These are all, basically, my style. Obviously missing is anything in Ravello, whiskey, or cigar. What should I add (besides the entire Alden collection)?

Nice collection! as you seem to be a boot and loafer guy (I can relate!), the only real hole is see is a nice shell wing tip boot. Happy hunting!
 

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The time stamp on my email was 3:06, time stamp on my email was 3:08, but no dice. I got the email at 3:06, but was reading it carefully to see what the instruction was before responding.
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Did you meet the other criteria?
 

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Tuesday. Cigar Shell Cordovan Shortwing Blucher. Pantherella Navy Socks. Brooks Bros Navy Houndstooth Slacks.
Wednesday. Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan NST Monk. Pantherella Khaki Argyles. Epaulet Lightweight Khaki Twill Walt Trousers.
-Mike
I'm in love with both of those. Beautiful.
 

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Hi everyone, a quick bump for the color 8 NST monkstrap order. The response has been great and we are up to 11/12! :slayer:

We only need one more to complete the order, but more couldn't hurt. I'd like to get this order closed ASAP and off to production!

Feel free to PM me with questions/concerns, if you are committed then please include your name, plaza size, and best email in a PM to me.

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Hi everyone! First post here. I found some Alden shoes on sale at Kafka. I was able to pick up Cordovan Long Wing Blucher for 362GBP ($535) shipped to the U.S. after joining the site and using code PATRONPRE. Not a great selection, but there are definitely some good options on there. Seemed like a pretty good deal so I wanted to pass it along.

EDIT: According to an earlier post in this thread, the shoes are a US width E even though it is not listed.
 
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