The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[NYCTechNerd]

Saddle shoe weather is here!!!!
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Blue/White AoC saddles for a Friday evening
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Pink laces and now baby blue. I am waiting for the classic white or is that only for Memorial day to Labor day?

 

[audog]

Pink laces and now baby blue. I am waiting for the classic white or is that only for Memorial day to Labor day?

Classic white laces? or Classic white saddle shoe?

 

[audog]

Pink laces and now baby blue. I am waiting for the classic white or is that only for Memorial day to Labor day?

May just wear the other of the AoC Aberdeen saddle shoe trifecta tomorrow, I think they have white laces, but not sure.

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Classic white laces? or Classic white saddle shoe?

Classic white laces.

May just wear the other of the AoC Aberdeen saddle shoe trifecta tomorrow, I think they have white laces, but not sure.

Maybe make next week saddle shoe week.

 

[audog]

Classic white laces.



Maybe make next week saddle shoe week.

Saddle shoe week would not be difficult, 5 or 7 days?

 

[audog]

So all the Telecasters need new strings, and the lone Les Paul is still in tune....but spring is in the air and gardens need tending....or at least getting started....so guitars can wait till tomorrow

 

[KiaVet]

Sizing help for wide feet please

I'm looking to order a pair of the 401's from theshoemart, but I need to custom order them so I want to make sure I get the sizing right. I am an EE in most shoes and there are no stores in my area (Los Angeles) that carry anything besides a D or E width in Alden's. Last time I was measured on a Brannock I was a 10EE on the right and a 10E on the left.
I currently wear a 9H in RM Williams (UK sizing), 9 in Viberg's 2055 last and an 9EE in iron rangers. In sneakers I'm a 10.5EE (New Balance, Hoka's).
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have also attached a picture of my current collection of black boots. I would love to expand my collection so if anyone has any other suggestions for wide hand made boots I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Saddle shoe week would not be difficult, 5 or 7 days?

Now you are just bragging.

 

[FlaSurfer]

Hey guys, FYI.. Alden suede algonquins in earth reverse chamois (blackish) are 40% off on Jcrew site now 9.5-12 sizes.... 378.60 + extra 20% off if you have a Jcrew Card....

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Hey guys, FYI.. Alden suede algonquins in earth reverse chamois (blackish) are 40% off on Jcrew site now 9.5-12 sizes.... 378.60 + extra 20% off if you have a Jcrew Card....

Do you know what last because it is not listed?

 

[FlaSurfer]

Not 100% sure but I already have these and am a 10 on the Barrie and these algonquins in a 10 fit me great.

 

[Shawnc]

Question for the experts. I've got my mind made up on the Leffot C-8 tanker but have been waiting for a couple of years and they don't seem to be running them anymore. I'm looking for Barrie, antique, commando, flat welt, eyes/hooks. I know there are a few out there that are close (I actually had Adam's and its great but TB doesn't give me the flexibility of Barrie).

Anyone know of any retailers offering those exact spec's?

Not sure why JCrew rarely, if ever, provides the Alden lasts but those Algonquins looks like Barrie to me.

 

[audog]

Now you are just bragging.

I own no lace up Aldens OTHER than saddle shoes.

 

[Vincent George]

Sizing help for wide feet please

I'm looking to order a pair of the 401's from theshoemart, but I need to custom order them so I want to make sure I get the sizing right. I am an EE in most shoes and there are no stores in my area (Los Angeles) that carry anything besides a D or E width in Alden's. Last time I was measured on a Brannock I was a 10EE on the right and a 10E on the left.
I currently wear a 9H in RM Williams (UK sizing), 9 in Viberg's 2055 last and an 9EE in iron rangers. In sneakers I'm a 10.5EE (New Balance, Hoka's).
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have also attached a picture of my current collection of black boots. I would love to expand my collection so if anyone has any other suggestions for wide hand made boots I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you View attachment 1582556

You could try some different widths in 405s/403s (Shoe Mart regularly stocks wides) before committing to the 401s.

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Not 100% sure but I already have these and am a 10 on the Barrie and these algonquins in a 10 fit me great.

Answered my own question, on Barrie.

Alden D9960HC Earth Reverse Chamois Split Toe Boot

Alden D9960HC Split Toe boot is built on the Barrie last. The model has a Horween Earth Reverse Chamois leather upper with a commando outsole.

aldenmodelproject.com

And why is it that often the styles on sale are not the ones I want? Even as a New Yorker, I am not sure I have any need for an all black boot.