The Official Alden Thread for 2024 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[rob g]

WTF. Bro wrote a novella about a chewed up pair of old boots.

Yeah, I think he's hoping for $1 a word, lol. My favorite part is the pic of the screenshot of some Instagram influencer forwarding the seller's own claim of how old the boots are

 

[ProfilaBinding]

There's always deals like this "GRAIL" (definitely not my listing) Ebay grail Indy boot

Okay, that takes the cake. Doesn't make these look so bad in comparison.

 

[JTMD]

There's always deals like this "GRAIL" (definitely not my listing) Ebay grail Indy boot

Sweet. $1'500 for old calf..that means I can easily ask $3'000 for my old shell loafers. 🙄

 

[Franky]

Snuff LHS

Thinking about a snuff tassel or dark brown LHS next… hard decisions to make.

 

[JTMD]

My 12 year old asked me if I had worn my new shoes today. "No kiddo, I wore these older ones.. I've had them (unbelieving pause) 14 years. (Expletive) they're older than you"..anyways.. today's grab from the closet". ..


Alden Medallion Cap Toe Bluchers in the classic #8.

 

[Vincent George]

My 12 year old asked me if I had worn my new shoes today. "No kiddo, I wore these older ones.. I've had them (unbelieving pause) 14 years. (Expletive) they're older than you"..anyways.. today's grab from the closet". ..


Alden Medallion Cap Toe Bluchers in the classic #8.

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Lovely. The 2145 was discontinued before I could get a pair (so the 10eee is one of my lingering grails).

 

[JTMD]

Lovely. The 2145 was discontinued before I could get a pair (so the 10eee is one of my lingering grails).

Holy smokes. That's quite impressive that you can come up with that information off the top of your head. As much as I enjoy my Aldens, and shoes overall, I never really picked up much on identifying lasts and models on sight (other than the ones I own and the quite obvious barrie of course). Do you know anything more on those shoes that you'd be willing to share?

 

[barutanseijin]

According to the Alden Model Project it’s on the Aberdeen last:

Alden 2145 Color 8 Shell Cordovan Medallion Tip Blucher

Alden 2145 Medallion Tip Blucher is built on the Aberdeen last. The model has a Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan leather upper with a double leather outsole.

aldenmodelproject.com

 

[JTMD]

According to the Alden Model Project it’s on the Aberdeen last:

Alden 2145 Color 8 Shell Cordovan Medallion Tip Blucher

Alden 2145 Medallion Tip Blucher is built on the Aberdeen last. The model has a Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan leather upper with a double leather outsole.

aldenmodelproject.com

Thank you for the link. That should make for some interesting browsing tonight 😅

 

[Vincent George]

@JTMD @barutanseijin I like the Aberdeen--even as a wide-footed fellow.

The 2145 is the brogue companion to the 2160 (which I wore yesterday).

 

[Vincent George]

In other Alden news...my makeup (generously running via the incomparable Yenni at Brick + Mortar) is officially moving into production.

"Sumner” Wing Tip Boot in Tan Alpine Grain, Grant Last

Note: The illustration for this product is an estimation of the finished result based on our initial order. Details are subject to change at any time. These leathers are characterized by a printed outside surface whose purpose is to enhance the natural grain of the leather. Some of Alden’s...

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[Shawnc]

In other Alden news...my makeup (generously running via the incomparable Yenni at Brick + Mortar) is officially moving into production.

"Sumner” Wing Tip Boot in Tan Alpine Grain, Grant Last

Note: The illustration for this product is an estimation of the finished result based on our initial order. Details are subject to change at any time. These leathers are characterized by a printed outside surface whose purpose is to enhance the natural grain of the leather. Some of Alden’s...

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That is one cool looking boot. Nice!

 

[barutanseijin]

I’ve been out in the rain enough today. Time to loaf:

 

[Vincent George]

That is one cool looking boot. Nice!

Thanks--I'm very excited for these.

 

[Hisheirness23]

In other Alden news...my makeup (generously running via the incomparable Yenni at Brick + Mortar) is officially moving into production.

"Sumner” Wing Tip Boot in Tan Alpine Grain, Grant Last

Note: The illustration for this product is an estimation of the finished result based on our initial order. Details are subject to change at any time. These leathers are characterized by a printed outside surface whose purpose is to enhance the natural grain of the leather. Some of Alden’s...

brickmortarseattle.com

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Grant Last + 9 Eyelets + Double Oak soles!!!

"Hello, SF Police... I'd like to report a case of stolen footwear preferences and possibly mistaken identity. He goes by @Vincent George, but his new pre-order is exactly the specs (down the last) that I love! Please allow this person to continue collaborating with other Alden dealers! I repeat, please allow him to continue pitching make-ups to Alden!" - HisHeirness23