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  1. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    A random question for members of the forum. I am headed to NY this weekend and the weather forecast is for rain. I am planning on wearing a new pair of Color 8 tankers. I do not have access to Alden Leather defender. Will any water resistant spray on protectant work? What should I look for in a...
  2. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Aarondb4, Thank you for the reply. I will order a jar today. I will update the forum on the outcome. Lee
  3. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Not sure if this will post correctly. I have a pair of 9 mo old adlen chukas, color 8. there is now a noticble difference in hues between the two shoes. Solution? Polish the lighter pair with color 8 wax? Or use a brgandy cream? AE? Melotian? Thanks for any thoughts. Lee
  4. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    I have the LWB and Chukkas (that I purchased at NYC Alden). I think these will make another casual/dress pair. I do not wear a suit very offent. I am usually in khakis. These will be perfect. Lee
  5. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    AuDog, Thank you. i probably will not get back to NY until next Dec. I just did not want to mess up the order. Thanks, Lee
  6. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Smfdoc, Thank you for the reassurance. Lee
  7. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    St Hubbins, Thank you for the reassurance. I am looking at all the pictures of boots in snow. I live in Dallas. No snow the pst two years. I thought i would go half way with six eyelets. Lee
  8. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Question on pre orders. I put a deposit down ($200) at Alden NY for the six eylet chukka/boot, NST, commando sole that was posted here from thier IG post. I was tol probably six months. Any thing I should do, know from the ex[erts here? Thanks, Lee
  9. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    PS: I believe both are on then Barrie last. Lee
  10. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Another one of those questions regarding fit. I have Shell LWB in 11.5D which are very comfortable. I also have a pair of shell Chukkas, commando sole, which are 11.5E. They are also comfortable. 1. Is it normal to have to go from a D to an E when going from full leather soles to commando soles...
  11. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    My wife and I went to NY for a conference in early December. I took a pair of dust bucks and New Balance running shoes to wear. The dusty bucks did not work out. So I say to the wife, there's an Alden store can we go look. We go in and I try on a pair of Chukas. In my LWB I wear a 11.5D. I try...
  12. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Second try. It worked. Thanks AuDog. Obligitory new shoe shot. I follwed the instructions and broke them in slowly. They are so comfortable to wear all day now. Lee
  13. BLM2

    The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    This is my first post on the Alden forum. We will see how it goes. I am having trouble posting a photo from my Mac Laptop. I can see the photo but when I use the "camera icon" the photo id greyed out. Any help would be appreciated. When I try to use the "mountain and sun" icon it asks for a URL...
  14. BLM2

    Question or request for Chris

    Moderators, I messed up. Could you please move this to under the Proper Cloth thread? Thanks, Lee PS: This is not how I wanted to increase my post count.
  15. BLM2

    Question or request for Chris

    This is my first post. I've made it through 50 of the 100 pages of the thread. Please excuse me if this question has been answered. Is it possible to have a sticky added to the top of the first page detailing what views you need of the shirts to render advice. I recieved my first PC shirt today...

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