The Official Alden Thread for 2017 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[joxr]

I'm looking for the "Ultimate Indy" boots in black. Black work leather with black colored welt and black commando soles. LS has not had a run of this in years. Would definitely prefer this leather over black chromexcel.

Leffot did a run for black Indys with commando .. actually might have a pair left but unfortunately not black welt

 

[mattw]

Question for the room:

Say I got a boot w/ commando sole and then had a cobbler swap in brass eyelets. If I sent the boot back to Alden for a recraft/new sole, would they mess with the eyelets?

 

[mdubs]

Nothing new here except the story:

I'm a size 11.5 narrow side of D. I exchanged 10.5 Indy's on T.B. to B+M for 11's because the 10.5's were too snug.

AoC had the above Regina Grain 6 eyelet chukkas on T.B. but only in a 10.5. I had to have them. Was willing to go no show socks or barefoot!. But the 10.5's fit great even with boot socks. They fit like 11's.

A story of luck.

Very cool, the boots are looking superb on you!

Trying to decide between the following:
Color 8 LWB - Antique Edge - Barrie Last - Double Leather Sole
Color 8 SWB - Antique Edge - Aberdeen Last - Commmado Sole

The Aberdeen fits me better than the Barrie but I can wear either. Just not 100% sold on the Commando sole.

If the Aberdeen fits you better, then I would go with that. The Commando Sole is a nice sole for inclement weather and for grip. If you plan to use it purely as a dress shoe, it may be a little inappropriate, but if you wanted a true dress shoe, you wouldn't be looking at Antique Edges.

Brixton refers to the district in London. Epaulet even says so in the product description. I've always thought it a somewhat strange name for an American boot since I associate it with British race riots in the 80s.The boots are still awesome.

Interesting, I didn't see that.

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Soo good DonL.

Today's damage report..

I wear boots mostly in the Winter sorry for the same posts.. wait till LHS season.. that is how it is living in this climate..

Very nice Chippy!

Always feel strange calling these ravello as they certainly appear to be more like Cigar PTBs. In need of some cleaning!

Looking good Reppy in your Brownvellos. Yes, please share them some love.

- One pair out : Black cordovan Chukkas, 7D barrie was wayyyy too big for me.
- And one pair in : slightly used black calfskin cap toe derby, model 3E30.
Definitively on the classy side of my closet. For sure not the most impressive nor the coolest alden around but it will get handy at the office and on formal days.

They were in good condition already but I could not resist : Black tanil on the edges, black 1925 saphir cream, alden leather defender and of course lots of brushing and buffing in between.

If anyone knows what kind of last it is, I'd be happy to know.
Cheers

Very nice and congratulations on getting rid of your mis-sized Chukkas. Those are a pretty nice looking blucher.

Got the WTB's out in the muck in some beater chinos...

Those WT Boots look superb. We far too often overlook their calf offerings.

Looking good, buddy! Speaking of cleaning, did a little maclovin to 2 of my shells (sorry about the AE crashing the party):

Great work there CoolArrow. Nice work there!

Question for the room:

Say I got a boot w/ commando sole and then had a cobbler swap in brass eyelets. If I sent the boot back to Alden for a recraft/new sole, would they mess with the eyelets?

Personally, I don't think that they would touch the eyelets. You could leave a note tying it through an eyelet saying to not touch it or you could call and confirm.

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Monday. Alden Color 8 "Dr. Jones" Indy Boot. Navy Argyles OTC. Brooks Bros Navy Houndstooth Trousers.



-Mike

 

[M635Guy]

That is a great Color 8 @mdubs some cool depth and complexity going on there...

 

[smfdoc]



Nothing new here except the story:

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I'm a size 11.5 narrow side of D. I exchanged 10.5 Indy's on T.B. to B+M for 11's because the 10.5's were too snug. AoC had the above Regina Grain 6 eyelet chukkas on T.B. but only in a 10.5. I had to have them. Was willing to go no show socks or barefoot!. But the 10.5's fit great even with boot socks. They fit like 11's. A story of luck.

I love the Regina grain and seems more supple to me. Not too surprised that it fit better than expected. I really recommend the leather to others.

 

[mdubs]



That is a great Color 8 @mdubs
 some cool depth and complexity going on there...

Thanks M. These get some good use. Just like my #8 tassels and have matured nicely. I actually just finished polishing them and decided to put another layer of paste wax on them.

 

[Skelnik]

Wearing my medallion cap toes from AoC today. I changed the laces from the Alden flat to a round lace. Besides changing the look it makes it much easier to get in and out of since there are no speed hooks.

 

[mdubs]

Those look very sharp. Enjoy them today!

 

[bkdc]

Question for the room:

Say I got a boot w/ commando sole and then had a cobbler swap in brass eyelets. If I sent the boot back to Alden for a recraft/new sole, would they mess with the eyelets?

No, Alden would not mess with the eyelets.

If you do have it done, let me know which cobbler you choose. If I replace eyelets on Aldens, I want to be sure they are two piece eyelets (smooth ring on the inside instead of the one-piece eyelets which are cut to form a sharp edged star-like pattern on the inside which scrapes up the tongue). Most cobblers will install the cheap one-piece eyelets.

 

[mattw]

No, Alden would not mess with the eyelets.

If you do have it done, let me know which cobbler you choose. If I replace eyelets on Aldens, I want to be sure they are two piece eyelets (smooth ring on the inside instead of the one-piece eyelets which are cut to form a sharp edged star-like pattern on the inside which scrapes up the tongue). Most cobblers will install the cheap one-piece eyelets.

Thanks.

I'm just kicking around ideas at this point, but if I were to follow through I'd probably go to Aram at AH One shoes due to recommendations around these parts.

 

[z8k1n]

Monday. Alden Color 8 "Dr. Jones" Indy Boot. Navy Argyles OTC. Brooks Bros Navy Houndstooth Trousers.



-Mike

so nice.. too good to spoil!

 

[z8k1n]

Color 4 Tanker Tuesday

 

[djbanor]

Ravello PTBs. Except there's something wrong with them

 

[tunadubby]

They look great! Cant tell whats wrong =)