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

[Beatlegeuse]



I think you are (were) my size..

I have some 12B Barrie and 12.5C Leydon I'll probably need to unload at some point.

 

[mdubs]

I broke the laces on my eBay Alden x BB shell PTB's the first day I had them - these 3mm flat waxed laces finally arrived from Germany

I much prefer the look of flat laces with these...

M, those Flat Waxed laces are terrific and definitely ups the antee on those beauties!

Long time lurker, first time poster! Need to find a way to get better quality pictures, but just got these in tonight (first pair of shells) and had to try them on and snap a couple pictures. Will be heading into B&M tomorrow to check out what they have in-stock + pick up some leather defender. Extremely happy with TSM 2nds, had been scoping the list for a while and finally found something that made me pull the trigger.

Welcome @idonotmatch to the posting community! Those new Color 8 wingtip boots are looking very good with their antique edges and pair nicely with your Chinos. Enjoy your first pair of Shell Cordovan, hope that you had a good visit with Yenni today. I have had the pleasure of visiting her twice and she is quite a pleasant lady.

Looking classy as always @Profligate47 in your Color 8 LHSes Look great with your speckled socks and tan khakis.

Today's CC damage report...

Looking good today in your Unlined Tan Suede LHSes Chippy! Hope that you had a good Sunday!

-Mike

 

[marvaments]

A post from yesterday, but still appropriate. Cleaning my Alden x Leffot natural cxl captoe boots.

 

[mdubs]



A post from yesterday, but still appropriate. Cleaning my Alden x Leffot natural cxl captoe boots.

Spoiler

Cool photo composition and good work with shining your shoes! -Mike

 

[AMD500]

new (to me) reverse chamios perforated captoe boots. Traded some Oakstreet trench boots for these...Pretty happy with the trade.

 

[budapest12]

^ Sweet pair. Who made those?

 

[mosy]



new (to me) reverse chamios perforated captoe boots. Traded some Oakstreet trench boots for these...Pretty happy with the trade.

Nice! I know reverse chamois is an oily leather. But in this picture are the boots wet or is that simply the oil?

 

[AMD500]

Nice! I know reverse chamois is an oily leather. But in this picture are the boots wet or is that simply the oil?

It's the oil. The difference in tone seems to be a bit exaggerated in the photo. Reverse Chamois is quickly becoming my second favorite shoe material behind Shell.

^ Sweet pair. Who made those?

Circle 7 http://circle7online.com/collections/alden/products/alden-3902hc Never heard of them, but as I said, it was a trade.

Next on the list will be a wingtip pair...holding out for someone to make a GREEN reverse chamois pair like Leffot had earlier this year.

 

[Dusty Heaters]

My last pair of Alden's arrived yesterday and I am quite impressed with the way they turned out. Only a few minor cosmetic blems here and there...but for the most part very well done compared to the others I've owned. I love the richness of the color 8 dye; the shade of dark burgundy is deep and uniform throughout the boots. Their appearance in direct sunlight vs. indirect really adds to their character. I attempted to show that in one of the pictures above...but didn't have the patience to wait for the sunlight to cooperate.

These are keepers. Would highly recommend the grant lasted wingtip boot from Yenni.

 

[shunted22]

A post from yesterday, but still appropriate. Cleaning my Alden x Leffot natural cxl captoe boots.

How did you take the picture??

 

[mdubs]

new (to me) reverse chamios perforated captoe boots. Traded some Oakstreet trench boots for these...Pretty happy with the trade.

Very nice looking boots! Those are looking good and a pretty cool style for the material.

My last pair of Alden's arrived yesterday and I am quite impressed with the way they turned out. Only a few minor cosmetic blems here and there...but for the most part very well done compared to the others I've owned. I love the richness of the color 8 dye; the shade of dark burgundy is deep and uniform throughout the boots. Their appearance in direct sunlight vs. indirect really adds to their character. I attempted to show that in one of the pictures above...but didn't have the patience to wait for the sunlight to cooperate.

These are keepers. Would highly recommend the grant lasted wingtip boot from Yenni.

Glad to hear that you are happy with your new Boots MrV. They look good and you did a good job capturing the range of colors that they can exhibit.

How did you take the picture??

I would guess that he either had a tripod or a cohort in crime.

-Mike

 

[marvaments]

How did you take the picture??

Very nice looking boots! Those are looking good and a pretty cool style for the material.



Glad to hear that you are happy with your new Boots MrV. They look good and you did a good job capturing the range of colors that they can exhibit.



I would guess that he either had a tripod or a cohort in crime.

-Mike

The latter.

 

[M635Guy]

I would guess that he either had a tripod or a cohort in crime.

-Mike

I was going to guess "wizard"

 

[MattRiv]

So I've been in the AE thread almost exclusively, but I'm finally able to make a cameo over here now that I own a pair of Aldens. I recently picked up these Alden x BB shell tassel loafers (772) from the bay for $40. Incredible condition for the cost.

Happy Sunday Gents!

 

[mdubs]

So I've been in the AE thread almost exclusively, but I'm finally able to make a cameo over here now that I own a pair of Aldens. I recently picked up these Alden x BB shell tassel loafers (772) from the bay for $40. Incredible condition for the cost.

Happy Sunday Gents!

Congratulations Matt and welcome to the community! That is a magnificent pickup. They have a lovely color on them and have patina'd nicely. Hope that they are the first of a few lovely Aldens in your wardrobe.

-Mike