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[stant62]



Just got shipping confirmation on my Brooks #8 LHS I grabbed back during the 30% corporate sale. The Van doesn't work with my instep, but I'm optimistic the unlined version might fit differently. Fingers crossed.

I think they fit different - word is the BB LHS is on the Copley last. I also went TTS when I bought the BB LHS (vs. going down 1/2 size with the Alden LHS).

 

[Alcibiades]



Just got shipping confirmation on my Brooks #8 LHS I grabbed back during the 30% corporate sale. The Van doesn't work with my instep, but I'm optimistic the unlined version might fit differently. Fingers crossed.

The unlined version, from what I could tell, actually fits a bit tigher than the lined version

I have made the Van last work by going up a width from 9.5E to 9.5EE. IIRC, you are a 10D, so I would investigate a 10E if you have a high instep.

 

[REguy]

Way to rain on my parade guys.

Whenever I've tried an E width, the heel fit gets sloppy. Sizing down in length and up in width isn't for me. Either the last is right, or I'm destined to not wear that shoe.

 

[zippyh]

Just got shipping confirmation on my Brooks #8 LHS I grabbed back during the 30% corporate sale. The Van doesn't work with my instep, but I'm optimistic the unlined version might fit differently. Fingers crossed.

The unlined version, from what I could tell, actually fits a bit tigher than the lined version

I have made the Van last work by going up a width from 9.5E to 9.5EE. IIRC, you are a 10D, so I would investigate a 10E if you have a high instep.

Based upon my sample space of one, I found that the unlined version fit tighter than the lined one too.

 

[MrDV]

cigar vtip
cashmere otc

great looking cigar uncle.

 

[MrDV]

i'm on summer break, not wearing aldens daily.

whiskey sw

 

[zippyh]

Epaulet #8 which appears to be Cigar in any but the brightest light (and flash).

 

[patrick_b]



Epaulet #8 which appears to be Cigar in any but the brightest light (and flash).

Great images of a fantastic shoe!!

I can't get enough of these Alt Weins. A blucher semi brogue in shell w/light edge trim is a great set of details, making for a unique makeup. Epaulet hit a home run with these! I wish I noticed them when they had a full size run. It looks like they've already placed a re-order on the color 8 version and have other leathers in the pipeline.

 

[REguy]



Epaulet #8 which appears to be Cigar in any but the brightest light (and flash).

I've been waffling on these. If what you say is true, I might have to pull the trigger. Zipp, I'm assuming the plum color comes out more when they crease?

 

[chipshot]



Based upon my sample space of one, I found that the unlined version fit tighter than the lined one too.

+1

 

[mcarthur]



great looking cigar uncle.

nephew,
thank you

 

[mcarthur]



i'm on summer break, not wearing aldens daily. whiskey sw

nephew, i like your whiskey

 

[blue collar]



i'm on summer break, not wearing aldens daily. whiskey sw

Awesome combo DV! Style for days!

 

[mcarthur]



Epaulet #8 which appears to be Cigar in any but the brightest light (and flash).

nephew,
wear your medallion cap toe in good health

 

[zippyh]

Epaulet #8 which appears to be Cigar in any but the brightest light (and flash).

I've been waffling on these. If what you say is true, I might have to pull the trigger. Zipp, I'm assuming the plum color comes out more when they crease?

That's my assumption.
I'm pretty sure you need them.
Buy or buy not; there is no waffling when it comes to Aldens.