Alden and Streetwear

[YoungM]

Originally Posted by jpgm

i hope youre not saying that to the 16 year old OP though...itd be a foolish waste of money to spend that much on a beautiful pair of shoes which will get very limited use before they simply no longer fit.

I realize my feet growing is definitely a possibility. However, the only reason I'm even considering this is I'm still wearing shoes that fit three years ago. If I happen to suddenly, and drastically change sizes, I'll sell the shoes.

 

[Brutus]

I need a picture. If you're wearing the same thing you were wearing then you were 13 then either you're about to double in size soon or you're a man-child and should start stocking up on Aldens now.

 

[Diamonds-By-Simon]

I bet Paul Smith has a few nice options. Cool, trendy and sophisticated at the same time. Seems like a good option to consider.

 

[YoungM]

Originally Posted by Brutus

I need a picture. If you're wearing the same thing you were wearing then you were 13 then either you're about to double in size soon or you're a man-child and should start stocking up on Aldens now.

Best picture I have atm. I'm 6 foot, and 160 pounds. I somehow kind of doubt I will double in size soon. Also, apologies that most of my wardrobe is vastly un sf approved.

 

[Souper]

I can see it now. Selvage, Shell cordo and hollister.

 

[YoungM]

Originally Posted by Souper

I can see it now. Selvage, Shell cordo and hollister.

I believe it is a delightful dichotomy (alliteration!).

Unfortunately, I cannot instantly change my entire wardrobe- as much as I would like to. If you would like to donate, I'll gladly except.

 

[djh]

From that pic it doesn't really seem like Alden's would suit your wardrobe..

 

[djh]

Ok, if you only have money to spend on Alden's and no money to spend on changing your wardrobe, I suggest changing your wardrobe first.

 

[YoungM]

I'm slowly but surely changing my wardrobe. I just feel really lacking without a pair of shoes that I like. Converse are so boring.

 

[Souper]

that goes both ways - when I was styleforumizing myself I started with a coat and then shoes, Down in tx boots are a good place to start, i suppose.

It really sucks when you put the outfit together and you have some ************* adidas or puma or nike or whatever on your feet. shoes are a solid starting place, because they make the outfit.

Anyway to the OP, im just kidding. I don't know how much of a baller you are, but check ebay for shell cord cuz i saw some up there recently. Other than that, I do have to say - even if your jeans are selvage and your boots cost half a grand, wearing hollister/af/etc., will negate the $700 bottom half 100% of the time.

 

[YoungM]

Originally Posted by Souper

that goes both ways - when I was styleforumizing myself I started with a coat and then shoes, Down in tx boots are a good place to start, i suppose.

It really sucks when you put the outfit together and you have some ************* adidas or puma or nike or whatever on your feet. shoes are a solid starting place, because they make the outfit.

Anyway to the OP, im just kidding. I don't know how much of a baller you are, but check ebay for shell cord cuz i saw some up there recently. Other than that, I do have to say - even if your jeans are selvage and your boots cost half a grand, wearing hollister/af/etc., will negate the $700 bottom half 100% of the time.

Well, my peers standards aren't as high, so I don't feel that awful about it. I do intend to pick up some nice stuff a bit higher on my body.

Ebay is indeed nice. Just gotta get lucky.

 

[delirium]

++cop

 

[JoelF]

The OP looks like a bad ass 16 year old. I think it's cool he's got the Aldens in his sights and he could probably pull them off. Definitely on the right track.

 

[YoungM]

So, lots of + on buying em.

So, what model? Is the AF88 a sleekish shoe? Or should I pony up for those dandy leathersoul plaza last shell cordo sex boots?

 

[robin]

The AF88 will be more versatile in the long run. It's not sleek though, but then again no Alden shoe is.