The Alden Buy, Sell, Trade (B/S/T) Thread

[Thrift Couture]

Thats hilarious. I’m selling them because I got the vtips.

That brass and double leather is where it’s at. Lbvs!

 

[JayDotz]

Is that your correct size now?

My preference is 9E for barrie boots.

 

[Shawnc]

If you're a 9D, you'll be hearing from me?

TTS, yes. Most of my footwear is 8.5D Barrie and 8.5E most other lasts. I do have the unlined BB in 9D as well as the Leffot 10th anny cooney. Both will likely be made available.

 

[classicalthunde]

TTS, yes. Most of my footwear is 8.5D Barrie and 8.5E most other lasts. I do have the unlined BB in 9D as well as the Leffot 10th anny cooney. Both will likely be made available.

thats exactly my size! I’ll be in the look out!

I’m particularly interested in tassel loafers, LHSs, and chukkas

 

[JayDotz]

Choco tankers are sold.

 

[audog]

thats exactly my size! I’ll be in the look out!

I’m particularly interested in tassel loafers, LHSs, and chukkas

Going to be listing 8.5 D tassel loafers and a pair of chukkas...just need to get photos taken. Been busy today so don't have any yet.

 

[Cruzin56]

I'm in the same boat and have been thinking about this for months. Very few pairs that I don't like alot but I don't know when/if I'm ever going back to the office. When I do, it will certainly not be even close to 5 days a week. And I'm likely only a couple years from retirement. All of that has me contemplating a similar mass liquidation. Some young folks just getting into this game are going to have some really nice pieces become available at very reasonable prices.

To each their own. I have a good collection of shoes and go to the office a few days a week. Generally speaking, I’m not seeking to sell off any of my shoes with the hopes of wearing them throughout my retirement. My thought is that once I’m retired, I’d have more time to enjoy them and would wear a good variety of shoes (e.g. a different pair a day) vs a few. I have about 10 years before I retire so all this can change but that’s my current thinking.

This is also one reason I wear my beaters to work. When I say beaters, of course I’m referring to my AEs

 

[Shawnc]

To each their own. I have a good collection of shoes and go to the office a few days a week. Generally speaking, I’m not seeking to sell off any of my shoes with the hopes of wearing them throughout my retirement. My thought is that once I’m retired, I’d have more time to enjoy them and would wear a good variety of shoes (e.g. a different pair a day) vs a few. I have about 10 years before I retire so all this can change but that’s my current thinking.

This is also one reason I wear my beaters to work. When I say beaters, of course I’m referring to my AEs

Yeah, whenever I read someone (and I put myself in this category) refer to AE's as beaters I can't help but to think 'damn, life is good'. I hear ya but with me I am in shorts a significant part of time that I am not ITO. Combine that with the fact that I like my shells with signs of wear. Kind of hard to get there in my situation. I will certainly enjoy my footwear in retirement, just need far less of them. But like you said, to each his own.

So as not to muck up the thread anymore, here's my last post on this before actually listing. By my count, to reach my goal, I need to move roughly 20 pairs of footwear (honestly, I thought it was worse than that, so that's encouraging). Here's the plan. My rack holds 16 pair of footwear with space reserved for 3 additional pairs....

Given that I can only store boots on the top shelf and floor, I am limiting myself to 7 pairs of boots (my goodness, how hard can that be). This leaves room for 12 pairs of shoes/chukka's (not counting sneakers). Here's what I currently have not on the rack but stored in 2 closets.........

When you factor in my one preorder, that leaves me at around 20. With the exception of the 10 eye Vibergs and likely the Ravello Wings, everything will be available at the right price. I'll likely group like items together and remove items based on what sells first. So for instance, I have 3 pairs of wingtip boots, ravello on Barrie, brown shell lindricks, and C8's on Plaza. The ravellos will be priced the highest and the C8 the lowest. Once 2 sale, I'll remove the 3rd.

It's been a great ride but it's time. We'll see how it goes.

 

[audog]

Yeah, whenever I read someone (and I put myself in this category) refer to AE's as beaters I can't help but to think 'damn, life is good'. I hear ya but with me I am in shorts a significant part of time that I am not ITO. Combine that with the fact that I like my shells with signs of wear. Kind of hard to get there in my situation. I will certainly enjoy my footwear in retirement, just need far less of them. But like you said, to each his own.

So as not to muck up the thread anymore, here's my last post on this before actually listing. By my count, to reach my goal, I need to move roughly 20 pairs of footwear (honestly, I thought it was worse than that, so that's encouraging). Here's the plan. My rack holds 16 pair of footwear with space reserved for 3 additional pairs....



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Given that I can only store boots on the top shelf and floor, I am limiting myself to 7 pairs of boots (my goodness, how hard can that be). This leaves room for 12 pairs of shoes/chukka's (not counting sneakers). Here's what I currently have not on the rack but stored in 2 closets.........

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When you factor in my one preorder, that leaves me at around 20. With the exception of the 10 eye Vibergs and likely the Ravello Wings, everything will be available at the right price. I'll likely group like items together and remove items based on what sells first. So for instance, I have 3 pairs of wingtip boots, ravello on Barrie, brown shell lindricks, and C8's on Plaza. The ravellos will be priced the highest and the C8 the lowest. Once 2 sale, I'll remove the 3rd.

It's been a great ride but it's time. We'll see how it goes.

Thinking of similar strategy to sell mine. I need to move a similar number to reach my "goal weight". I think I may start with loafers this week.

 

[Mr.Chest]

Yeah, whenever I read someone (and I put myself in this category) refer to AE's as beaters I can't help but to think 'damn, life is good'. I hear ya but with me I am in shorts a significant part of time that I am not ITO. Combine that with the fact that I like my shells with signs of wear. Kind of hard to get there in my situation. I will certainly enjoy my footwear in retirement, just need far less of them. But like you said, to each his own.

So as not to muck up the thread anymore, here's my last post on this before actually listing. By my count, to reach my goal, I need to move roughly 20 pairs of footwear (honestly, I thought it was worse than that, so that's encouraging). Here's the plan. My rack holds 16 pair of footwear with space reserved for 3 additional pairs....



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Given that I can only store boots on the top shelf and floor, I am limiting myself to 7 pairs of boots (my goodness, how hard can that be). This leaves room for 12 pairs of shoes/chukka's (not counting sneakers). Here's what I currently have not on the rack but stored in 2 closets.........

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When you factor in my one preorder, that leaves me at around 20. With the exception of the 10 eye Vibergs and likely the Ravello Wings, everything will be available at the right price. I'll likely group like items together and remove items based on what sells first. So for instance, I have 3 pairs of wingtip boots, ravello on Barrie, brown shell lindricks, and C8's on Plaza. The ravellos will be priced the highest and the C8 the lowest. Once 2 sale, I'll remove the 3rd.

It's been a great ride but it's time. We'll see how it goes.

Are those whiskey chukkas in the back of the first closet pic? If so….I’m interested. The color 8 chukkas I got from you years ago have been my favorite shells I’ve owned.

 

[Shawnc]

Are those whiskey chukkas in the back of the first closet pic? If so….I’m interested. The color 8 chukkas I got from you years ago have been my favorite shells I’ve owned.

Wow, that's some serious vision you got there my-man. Just sent an IM.

 

[icasio]

Alpine Grain / Barrie Last / Double Leather Sole / 360 Pre-Stitched Reverse Welt

7.5D

$320 includes box / bags / shipping CONUS.
$300 includes box / bags / shipping CONUS.

*I bought these used (maybe here, can't recall) and then sent them to Alden to be restored for the $189 fee. Since then I've worn these only a few times.

Note the stains on the right toe box. It's very subtle but there. Just want to make that known. Other than, solid boots all around.

 

[JayDotz]

Cigar NST bluchers
8.5D / Barrie last
Worn 2-3 times

These are factory seconds from the shoe mart. I honestly can not say why they are seconds as I have found no major flaws. Shoes only, no box or trees.

$625 shipped in the USA

 

[Olof69]

Looking for J.Crew plain toe snuff suede Michigan boot size 11

Alden D4817F Snuff Suede Michigan Boot

Alden D4817F Michigan boot is built on the Van last. The model has a snuff Suede leather upper with a single flex welt waterlock leather outsole.

aldenmodelproject.com

 

[Shawnc]

1. TSM Ravello Splits - 9D - Aberdeen - $800
2. C&J Unlined Whiskey Loafers - 9D - 314 - $450
3. AE Brown Shell Strands - 9D - (Original owner but no box) - $325
4. Citishoes Splits - 8.5D Barrie (my only transaction with who is now known as stylebyblain) - $425

Other than AE's, all shoes will ship in original box. Aldens will include Alden-branded shoe trees. Respectfully not accepting offers right now but will certainly offer discounts if multiple pairs purchased.