Alden question

[hbsseller]

Anyone have an idea of what last these might be on? Serial numbers are :5H24Y033 9 then a 638 below. I am thinking about buying. Thanks for your help! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123

 

[Dewey]

The initial 5 means the shoe was made in 1985 or 1995, I believe. The H could mean 8th month, i.e., August. Since I can't find this style on the usual online sources for Alden, I would guess it was not made in 2005.

The last I can't say from that one photo. It's not the plaza though.

 

[robin]

The model number is 638 - it's either a discontinued model or it was a special makeup for the store. If you send a polite email to alden with that number, they can determine what last it was made on.

 

[hbsseller]

Just got email back from the factory. Very nice of them to look this up, proves that Alden really does care.

"Dear Mr. Morris,

Thanks for your kinds words.
#638 was a 4 eyelet blucher oxford with mocc toe and a microcell sole, made on the Truflare last in brown calf.
If this description matches your shoes, I can only tell you it was discontinued before I joined the Company in 1986. Therefore your shoe was made at least 22 years ago.

Best Regards,
Bob Clark"

 

[lee_44106]

Alden has such great customer service.