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

[JSO1]



That is a very good resolution @JSO1
, my resolution is similar, however, I want to have a negative gain/loss ratio in 2017. I suppose, that my 2017 is going to be more about refining (and wearing/appreciating) my collection vice growing.

-Mike

My plan exactly.

 

[ScarsdaleVibe]

Are those chamois LWB from Leffot's pre-order in May? If so that should mean my #8 LWB from June won't be far behind.

 

[Shawnc]



My plan exactly.

This was my plan for 2016. While I dont have the selection of either of you two (heck, many retailers don't have the selection of you two), I found this to be easier than I anticipated. As a result, i enjoyed my shoes more than i ever have, which was an unexepected bonus.

 

[M635Guy]

Are those chamois LWB from Leffot's pre-order in May? If so that should mean my #8 LWB from June won't be far behind.

Yes, but I'm not sure I'd do that math on the timeline.

I actually thought some of those had come in - I had an acquaintance who got a pair that came out flawed. Worth asking, though within ten days of mine coming in they told me they didn't know...

 

[bkotsko]

Happy new year fellas. Glad to be a part of the action from the beginning rather than the end of last years annual thread.

This thread is only part of the addiction.... haha

 

[sazon]

Wishing all the Alden Bros a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2017.

 

[AMD500]

bringing in the new year in comfort

 

[mdubs]

Wishing all the Alden Bros a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2017.

Thanks Joe, wishing you the same as well!

bringing in the new year in comfort

Looking very good and those look extremely comfy indeed! Hope that you are having a fantastic New Years day.

-Mike

 

[ATLVol]

Happy New Year to all.....no Aldens for me today as I haven't left the house!

 

[larryr]



bringing in the new year in comfort

Definitively one of the most comfortable pairs i own. Can take a serious beating too

 

[chipshot]

Happy New Year Gentlemen... Thanks for the 2017 thread Mike, so cool we have this to share.. best to you and yours this year friend!

 

[gatszu]

Happy new year, everyone!

How do you all size on the 986? I am 7.5D Barrie blucher and 8D Barrie boots. 7D Barrie blucher is too narrow, 6.5E Barrie blucher has good width, but not enough toe space, and 7E Barrie is too loose in the heels. 986 in 7E is too roomy, 7.5D is good width but slightly long and my heels slip out, and 7D is too narrow. Should I try 6.5E? Or will 7.5D break in and the heel slippage will go away? Thank you!

 

[djbanor]



986 in 7E is too roomy, 7.5D is good width but slightly long and my heels slip out, and 7D is too narrow. Should I try 6.5E? Or will 7.5D break in and the heel slippage will go away? Thank you!

In general most shoes will exhibit heel slip when brand new because the sole doesn't flex as much as your foot. As it breaks in, the shoe conforms to the foot and the heel slip disappears. If, however, the heel slip in the 7.5D 986 is on account of length -- i.e. your heel slipping out because the shoe is too long, and not just because the sole is stiff -- then breaking the shoes in won't resolve the issue.

 

[mdubs]

Happy New Year Gentlemen... Thanks for the 2017 thread Mike, so cool we have this to share.. best to you and yours this year friend!

Thank you Chippy! I enjoy my Alden's and the community. You are looking great today in your lined 987's!

Happy new year, everyone!

How do you all size on the 986? I am 7.5D Barrie blucher and 8D Barrie boots. 7D Barrie blucher is too narrow, 6.5E Barrie blucher has good width, but not enough toe space, and 7E Barrie is too loose in the heels. 986 in 7E is too roomy, 7.5D is good width but slightly long and my heels slip out, and 7D is too narrow. Should I try 6.5E? Or will 7.5D break in and the heel slippage will go away? Thank you!

Happy New Year @gatszu I wear 10.5B on the Barrie Last (Boots and Shoes) and I wear 10C on the Van Last, which is technically my TTS-1/2. Frankly, the 10C's hurt my feet when I first get them, but they loosen up a little as the cork settles. I am personally not too comfortable providing sizing advice for the Van Last for Loafers, because it is a 3-Dimensional problem, length, width, and height on the vamp and sizing comparison's do not help at all on the height, which can be the largest contributor to sizing. I would personally probably stick with 7.5D, but it depends upon how much the heel slips out and how tight the others actually are.

-Mike

 

[2slowt67]

Happy new year's every one. can any one give me some pointers where i can purchase a pair Alden indy 401 black with commando sole and also have on my sights the Indy natural cxl indy boot also with commando sole. Been looking all over and can't come across in size 8.5 thanks.