The Official Alden Thread for 2016 - Share reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[KPDarb]

Alden chocolate Suede Tankers 4.12

My favorite non shell Alden model. Great boot dennis

 

[gertjan123]



This might be the Enabler Post of the Year.  

By the way, are the wing tip boots on the Barrie last? And do you know if they have D widths? I guess I should just give them a call...

 

[gertjan123]

Hi, they are on the military (379x) last. Fits more or less like the barrie with a round nose. No d models.

 

[JSO1]

In honor of incoming Whiskey NST Tanker Boots.

Alden Ravello NST Boot. Epaulet Silver Shadow Merino Wool Windowpane Walt Trousers.















-Mike

Your Ravello NST boots inspire me to wear mine soon! Looking great.

The only Vibergs I owned almost killed me due to the slippery Dainite soles. I also like being able to get boots in wide widths...

Better tanker photos:

Gorgeous boots - I saw a pair in person at Leffot, and they are stunning.

Haven't rocked these in awhile. Ravello LWB in the rain, as they were meant to be worn. From Alden DC, of which IMO is the best Alden shop.

Nice LWBs, and agreed, DC is definitely one of the best Alden shops out there.

Alden Black Shell LHS. Alden Black Shell Belt.








-Mike

Fantastic jacket, Mike! And the rest of it, as well.

black indy

Black shell is so underrated it's ridiculous.

Well I'm super excited, because today I got my Snuff WTB's from Yenni! They look great and they are extremely well-finished.

Pix:





With the Snuff belt from Epaulet


The finished areas of the welt look great - the pix are harsher than the reality...







Apologies for the soul-less office environment - better shots at some point...




Full Album: http://imgur.com/a/LJ3Pe

Congrats! Alden's snuff suede is fantastic.

 

[RevisIsland]



This might be the Enabler Post of the Year.  

By the way, are the wing tip boots on the Barrie last? And do you know if they have D widths? I guess I should just give them a call...

Without going back and searching, I believe that these were not on barrie and there were only E's? 379X last? Or something like that.

 

[JSO1]

Without going back and searching, I believe that these were not on barrie and there were only E's? 379X last? Or something like that.

Correct. 379X last, E widths only.

 

[JSO1]

Cigar Atom Blucher x Leffot today.

 

[Akeem]



Hi, they are on the military (379x) last. Fits more or less like the barrie with a round nose. No d models.

379x fits similar to barrie but with a narrow waist and high arch support. more like a combo of barrie/modified last. my fat feet could not take the extra arch support.

 

[JR Magat]

Some (worn) Ravello NST boots today

 

[JSO1]

Some (worn) Ravello NST boots today

Very nice!

 

[zennypoo]



Woo hoo! Been wanting this makeup for quite some time. I'm 100% in.

I already tried to get a similar makeup off the ground. Alden will no longer produce black shell and antique edge boots. They say it is problematic for them although I am unsure why.

The epaulet and leffot boots are the last 2 makeups they will be doing that has black shell/antique edging.

If you hear otherwise, I am in.

I was under the same impression as well, however I spoke to a store yesterday and they seem confident black shell + antique is still possible. I'll confirm it and will add you to the list if it's possible!

I feel like I go in circles every time I want to buy a new pair...

[COLOR=222222]Looking to figure out plaza last boot sizing:[/COLOR]

[COLOR=222222]My brannock size is between 7E-7EE (closer to EE). [/COLOR]
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[COLOR=222222]I unfortunately only have the option for 7E or 7.5D or E (Can't do 7EE otherwise that would be my best option)[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=222222]For reference, [/COLOR]
[COLOR=222222]7.5D Grant Captoe boots are probably a bit long and a little tight width wise[/COLOR]
[COLOR=222222]7.5E Grant Captoe boots feel even roomer length wise and just right width wise.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=222222]7D Plaza boot is very tight width wise (can't really tell length wise, but seem just right)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=222222]6.5E UK C&J 325, more then enough length, just enough width, slightly tight on right foot[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=222222]Appreciate any advice![/COLOR]

I'd go either 7E on plaza or even 7.5E, I think 7E will likely be the better choice. The grant in 7.5E is just a tad longer than plaza in the same size, and since the grant is too long, 7E in plaza sounds just about right.

 

[CanadaCal]

I was under the same impression as well, however I spoke to a store yesterday and they seem confident black shell + antique is still possible. I'll confirm it and will add you to the list if it's possible!

What is the model again? I thought it was #8 with black edge Plaza CT.

 

[neelp3]

I was under the same impression as well, however I spoke to a store yesterday and they seem confident black shell + antique is still possible. I'll confirm it and will add you to the list if it's possible!
I'd go either 7E on plaza or even 7.5E, I think 7E will likely be the better choice. The grant in 7.5E is just a tad longer than plaza in the same size, and since the grant is too long, 7E in plaza sounds just about right.

Thanks!

I think I'll go with the 7E. I tried a plaza 7E and it was just snug enough where the tip of my outside toes were touching, should be ok after some where in.

 

[zennypoo]



What is the model again?  I thought it was #8 with black edge Plaza CT.  

What is the model again?  I thought it was #8 with black edge Plaza CT.  

Actually there are two gMTOs I'm trying to put together:

1.) Color 8 plaza captoe boot, all metal eyelets, flat 270 degree welt, black edge, double leather sole
2.) Black shell barrie Indy boot, metal eyelets + hooks, 360 split welt with antique edge, commando sole

Thanks!  

I think I'll go with the 7E.  I tried a plaza 7E and it was just snug enough where the tip of my outside toes were touching, should be ok after some where in.

Was the plaza you tried shell or other material? It depends on how you like your shoes to fit (snug or loose) but I would not expect/depend on stretch with wear, especially with shell. The cork footbed will settle after break in and your feet will drop a bit into the shoe, but usually that's not significant enough to alter the fit. In my experience suede and CXL will stretch with wear, some people will even size down to compensate, but shell will never stretch. So if you are ok with the outside toes touching, then 7E is fine, otherwise I'd size up to 7.5E.

 

[MrDV]



Those are beautiful @MrDV! Are they modified? I don't recall a black shell Indy boot with antique edging before!

Thank you zenny, yes modified. Best of luck w your gmto.

I feel like I go in circles every time I want to buy a new pair... [COLOR=222222]Looking to figure out plaza last boot sizing:[/COLOR] [COLOR=222222]My brannock size is between 7E-7EE (closer to EE). [/COLOR] [COLOR=222222] [/COLOR] [COLOR=222222]I unfortunately only have the option for 7E or 7.5D or E (Can't do 7EE otherwise that would be my best option)[/COLOR] [COLOR=222222] [/COLOR] [COLOR=222222] [COLOR=222222]Appreciate any advice![/COLOR]

I don't like tight shoes. I would try 7.5E plaza.

In honor of incoming Whiskey NST Tanker Boots. Alden Ravello NST Boot. Epaulet Silver Shadow Merino Wool Windowpane Walt Trousers.

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Fantastic boots Mike. Your boots look even crispier than Tifosi's.

14OZ whiskey boot. Still available in limited sizes. These boots were available since oktober 2015. The run on rare shell is/was not yet a race here.

Great boots and thank you for all the euro retail Intel.

Black shell is so underrated it's ridiculous.

Thank you sir.

Cigar Atom Blucher x Leffot today.

So nice. I've always wanted a pair.

Some (worn) Ravello NST boots today

Outstanding sir.