The Official Alden Thread for 2023 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[madhat]

I tried on an 8.5D 975, with regular athletic socks on, about a year or so ago. It definitely was not my size, but I am hoping that a pair of boots, on TB, in suede might be manageable. As long as it doesn't hurt my feet with a medium thickness sock, I'll make it work. I'd ideally like to wear it with a boot sock, but I'm not hopeful.

Fit is King…why pay many hundreds to have a shoe that isn’t comfortable?

 

[smfdoc]

I mean.... Is a brush and a splash of water not sufficient?

I second the recommendation for wipe them with a damp cloth and then a stiff brush. I used pig bristle. Other than that, they really do not need anything. In a few years, when you think they are getting excessively dry, use a VERY minimal application of mink oil.

 

[Justaround]

I second the recommendation for wipe them with a damp cloth and then a stiff brush. I used pig bristle. Other than that, they really do not need anything. In a few years, when you think they are getting excessively dry, use a VERY minimal application of mink oil.

yes, they are getting dry, any milk oil brand's recommendation?

 

[BAK]

yes, they are getting dry, any milk oil brand's recommendation?

I use Bickmore's Neatsfoot Oil. A little goes a very long way. I find it's easiest to put a little in your hand and spread it around the leather. You can also use a cloth rag but the rag will just end up soaking up most of the oil.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

Todd Snyder collab

 

[madhat]

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Todd Snyder collab

There are not enough emojis to properly convey my love of that particular colab. Even better for me than my second favorite make up I’ll never get due to my shoe size, the country calf/grain Indy that B+M did back in 2017

 

[Watchman1]

Took delivery of the MCT in Ravello Shell Cordovan on Aberdeen Last!

Happy Tuesday!

 

[Akeem]

 

[ThePetros]

Hi all,

Apologies if this question is repeated around...

I just acquired a gently used pair of 403s but the heel will need replacement soonish. Issue is I live in London...

Does anyone in the thread know cobbler in the UK, preferably London that stocks Trubalance heels? Or will I need to reach out to Alden direct to source them?

I'm in no rush, I will put a heel tap in the meantime... but it would be good to have the info in my back pocket for when they are in dire need.

Thanks in advance

 

[Hisheirness23]

Maiden voyage (Japan edition) for these Brogue Snuff Suede Jumper Boots. Did replace the brown flat cotton laces with snuff colored thin laces that I purchased from TSM.

 

[Vincent George]

Hi all,

Apologies if this question is repeated around...

I just acquired a gently used pair of 403s but the heel will need replacement soonish. Issue is I live in London...

Does anyone in the thread know cobbler in the UK, preferably London that stocks Trubalance heels? Or will I need to reach out to Alden direct to source them?

I'm in no rush, I will put a heel tap in the meantime... but it would be good to have the info in my back pocket for when they are in dire need.

Thanks in advance

Alden customer service directed me to the Alden Shop of San Francisco for TB heel top lifts:

415 421-6691

Not exactly an answer to your question, but it’s a potential solution if locals don’t carry (which I don’t think they do necessarily).

 

[Watchman1]

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May I ask what color these are supposed to be? 😉

 

[Watchman1]

Hi all,

Apologies if this question is repeated around...

I just acquired a gently used pair of 403s but the heel will need replacement soonish. Issue is I live in London...

Does anyone in the thread know cobbler in the UK, preferably London that stocks Trubalance heels? Or will I need to reach out to Alden direct to source them?

I'm in no rush, I will put a heel tap in the meantime... but it would be good to have the info in my back pocket for when they are in dire need.

Thanks in advance

Unless you are dead set on having the stock “oem” Alden heel put on the boots, any competent cobbler should be able to perform your request.

I know these lads in England do a great job.

Repairs for your Shoes & Boots

shoehealer.co.uk

They will allow you to send them your boots.

Cheers and good luck!

 

[Akeem]

May I ask what color these are supposed to be? 😉

I call them color 4.5

Alden calls them Ravello

 

[blue123]

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Nice, did you get those at Alden of DC as well? I wore min out in the city yesterday too.