Alden for Orvis

[Willsw]

Peeking at Orvis and the new things for Fall, I saw two (at least two!) fancy feet-wears that may interest this crowd.

First, the Alden Aviator Boot.

Second, the ambiguously "imported" Gentleman's Chukka.

All I'm saying is, keep a keen eye out if you're near an Orvis outlet next season.

Goodnight.

 

[cs1]

Those bring a new level of bling to casual wear. The aviator boot is nice.

 

[Hard2Fit]

Originally Posted by cs1

The aviator boot is nice.

+1.
I like the color.
I'd prefer it to the Alden Indy red-brown.

 

[robin]

The Alden boots are already sold out in a lot of sizes.

 

[xchen]

I think for my next Alden pickups I'm going to avoid the Trubalance last and neoprene soles, but those Aviator boots do look nice.

I've got plenty of work boots as it is right now, so I am going to be looking into getting more dress shoes for the next while.

 

[robin]

Did anyone even confirm those were on the TruBalance last? I know there was some talk of it over on sufu, but those look a tad more sleek in the toe area than my Indy boots.

 

[Hard2Fit]

Good point. The description clearly says "narrow toe". I suspect they are on a different last.

 

[Johnny_5]

Reminds me of the Red Wing Ranger.

 

[xchen]

Originally Posted by robin

Did anyone even confirm those were on the TruBalance last? I know there was some talk of it over on sufu, but those look a tad more sleek in the toe area than my Indy boots.

Originally Posted by Hard2Fit

Good point.
The description clearly says "narrow toe".
I suspect they are on a different last.

I held my Alden Indy Boots up next to my monitor at roughly the same angle and it looks like the TruBalance last to me. I'm no Alden expert, though.

 

[Lysol]

Originally Posted by Orvis Customer Service

Thank you for your email. Unfortunately we are completely sold out of that item in our warehouse as well as our retail stores and we do not have expectations at this time of selling them again. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have any further questions or concerns, please let me know.

 

[Brutus]

I've heard that the only shoe Alden will make on the TruBalance last is the Indy boot. The Barrie last is supposed to be the same thing. I think I read that on SuFu. I don't really agree with this because I have one of each and they fit entirely different (more extra toe height, etc in the Barrie) but they do appear very similar from the outside.

 

[robin]

On another note, what leather is used on those Alden's? It looks a bit more matte than their Kuda stuff, but maybe it's just their picture.

Originally Posted by Brutus

I've heard that the only shoe Alden will make on the TruBalance last is the Indy boot. The Barrie last is supposed to be the same thing. I think I read that on SuFu. I don't really agree with this because I have one of each and they fit entirely different (more extra toe height, etc in the Barrie) but they do appear very similar from the outside.
That's crap. They know their denim but not their shoes. The TruBalance and Barrie lasts are very different orthotic wise, and they still make lots of other shoes on the TruBalance last.

 

[LeatherSOUL]

Originally Posted by robin

On another note, what leather is used on those Alden's? It looks a bit more matte than their Kuda stuff, but maybe it's just their picture.

Oiled nubuck. I have Ultimate Indys coming in that same leather..."the Vintage Ultimate Indy."