Alden Shop of New York

[NHorween]

From a recent visit, for your perusing enjoyment...

http://horween.wordpress.com/2009/08...adison-avenue/

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by NHorween

From a recent visit, for your perusing enjoyment...

http://horween.wordpress.com/2009/08...adison-avenue/
Good article about a very nice shop. I always enjoy shopping there.

 

[stant62]

I will have to agree. Bought my first pair of Aldens there (Indy boot) and might go back to get a pair of longwings

 

[greekgeek]

So that's where all the tan-brown shells are hiding out.....

Nice article, thanks.

 

[jcc123]

Overpriced. What, they think that just because they're made in the U.S. that we should pay Union rip-off prices?

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by jcc123

Overpriced. What, they think that just because they're made in the U.S. that we should pay Union rip-off prices?

Dern' Unions!

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by jcc123

Overpriced. What, they think that just because they're made in the U.S. that we should pay Union rip-off prices?

At regular retail prices, who makes a better shoe?

 

[AndrewRogers]

Originally Posted by jcc123

Overpriced. What, they think that just because they're made in the U.S. that we should pay Union rip-off prices?
What?

 

[Arethusa406]

I've been there a few times. The showroom is small, but they seem to have a good amount of stock behind the scenes. They commonly run modest sales -- 10 to 20% off. They carry Alden shoes, belts, and accessories. I bought a pair of shell wingtips with matching belt and a small wallet. The Alden products are very high quality. The salesmen are knowledgable and patient with customers. Worth a visit...

 

[Spats]

Originally Posted by jcc123

Union rip-off
The landlord, on the other hand, no doubt, is a the very model of restraint. He probably likes Alden so much he lets them have that store location for free.

 

[chestercopperpot]

so i was at the alden shop today and i bought a pair of cordovan longwings. they're great. the sales associate told me its better to have the shoes a bit too tight than too less as the cordovan will stretch. then i called a friend of mine who said cordovan doesn't stretch at all. i'm quite confused. will my shoes stretch a bit. to be honest i don't need them to stretch much just the slightest bit.
thanks

 

[lohrm1]

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

so i was at the alden shop today and i bought a pair of cordovan longwings. they're great. the sales associate told me its better to have the shoes a bit too tight than too less as the cordovan will stretch. then i called a friend of mine who said cordovan doesn't stretch at all. i'm quite confused. will my shoes stretch a bit. to be honest i don't need them to stretch much just the slightest bit.
thanks

They should stretch a little but not much...

 

[ThinkDerm]

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

so i was at the alden shop today and i bought a pair of cordovan longwings. they're great. the sales associate told me its better to have the shoes a bit too tight than too less as the cordovan will stretch. then i called a friend of mine who said cordovan doesn't stretch at all. i'm quite confused. will my shoes stretch a bit. to be honest i don't need them to stretch much just the slightest bit.
thanks
will stretch SLIGHTLY with prolonged use and shoe treeing

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

so i was at the alden shop today and i bought a pair of cordovan longwings. they're great. the sales associate told me its better to have the shoes a bit too tight than too less as the cordovan will stretch. then i called a friend of mine who said cordovan doesn't stretch at all. i'm quite confused. will my shoes stretch a bit. to be honest i don't need them to stretch much just the slightest bit.
thanks
The SA was correct, they'll stretch and you'll be glad you bought them fitting snug.

 

[Leffot]

Considering the weight of shell cordovan it is amazingly supple. I find that they mold rather than stretch to the foot. Enjoy!