Comfiest Alden for Med Student

[Tkcalibo]

I recently purchased a pair of shell cordovan PTB for class. Needless to say, after the break in period they are the best shoes I’ve ever owned and I’ve been hooked ever since. I need one more shoe that I can use running around as a third and fourth year in clinical rotations. I‘m really attracted to Alden’s but need something that can take a beating, I can reshine, and move on with life. These shoes should be comfortable standing for 4-6hrs a day. Thanks in advance.

 

[johng70]

The color 8 shell longwings are my most comfortable shoe - more comfortable than my other Alden shoes & boots. But, if your current shoes are color 8 that's a bit redundant. You could get black, but if you've got color 8 already (very dark in Alden) you really should get a shoe in brown. Not sure what other shoes have the same insole as the longwing.

 

[breakaway01]

Pretty sure the Alden PTB is usually on the Barrie last. If that’s the case with yours, then you have a good number of choices that use the same last. Second the long wing blucher. I actually don’t think there’d be any problem getting it in color 8 personally.

 

[TheShetlandSweater]

I recently purchased a pair of shell cordovan PTB for class. Needless to say, after the break in period they are the best shoes I’ve ever owned and I’ve been hooked ever since. I need one more shoe that I can use running around as a third and fourth year in clinical rotations. I‘m really attracted to Alden’s but need something that can take a beating, I can reshine, and move on with life. These shoes should be comfortable standing for 4-6hrs a day. Thanks in advance.

Depends on the rotation. For many you won't want to wear Aldens at all.