My New Aldens - cigar shell, plain toe balmorals

[chas]

I just picked these up from the Alden Shop on Madison in NYC. The first two pics are with a flash and the second two are without. This is my first pair of shell cordovan shoes and as such, I went with what I think is a very versatile shoe. They are on the Aberdeen last. They look more elegant on the foot than they do in the pictures.

 

[Bradford]

Very sharp!

 

[lee_44106]

Very nice. Cigar shell is my favorite color. Here is my new pair,

 

[JayJay]

This is a very nice looking pair of shoes. The first pair I've ever seen in a plain toe bal.

 

[chas]

Thanks, they are not a standard model. They are a special order for the Madison Ave shop. I was really drawn to the breast welt as well. The 3/4 welt on the balmoral makes them less chunky than most of the Aldens.

 

[cpac]

I'm wearing my pair of this same shoe today. What polishing I've done has been with black wax, so might appear a bit darker (though not a lot). Enjoy them - they're a fantastic shoe.

 

[luk-cha]

great color great shoe wish they were mine!

 

[andyw]

Very nice, I like the relative slenderness that is only available in the Aberdeen last and what appears to be a more accomadating toe box, which is probably the single biggest complaint about the Anerdeen last. I really like the streamlined detailing.....I'd but a pair if Alden will just get a little more aggressive, i.e. pointed or chiseled toe. Well done, I'm going to have to drop in to see what else they have new.

 

[JayJay]

I like the shoe a lot but I for some reason I can't wear the Aberdeen last. It's the only Alden last that doesn't fit my feet well.

 

[HomerJ]

I'd love to get a pair of high boots like that.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by HomerJ

I'd love to get a pair of high boots like that.
Yes, high boots in a shell bal plain toe would be nice.

 

[CunningSmeagol]

Very....very nice.

 

[Urbane Legend]

Beautiful shoes !
I just got the plain toe blucher in cigar shell on the plaza last. Its not as dressy as your pair.
Enjoy them

 

[Teacher]

Those are gorgeous!

 

[HATORI HANZO]

Very nice shoes, they will look great with a pair of nudies.