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

[lifeinabox]

I have located several pre-order lists at Brogueshop.com and another at Standard and Strange. These worked out well and I ordered shoes from both, one shell and one calf. Can anyone suggest any other dealers that have listed upcoming make up orders that are still open? I am looking for shoe options as opposed to boots. Many thanks, especially for any links.

I would email Yenni at Brick+Mortar. She has a list of upcoming makes on her website.

 

[HenryIII]



Sporting my favorite pair of Aldens (that I own) today...

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Ravello Wingtip Boots, Barrie, TSM

"I said, God Damn!"

 

[shunted22]

Today's acquisition!

 

[ironclad]

Very unique. I'll be interested to see how they break in over the coming months.

 

[mdubs]



Hey guys, Innsbruck Indy's just arrived! We've got 13 preorder customers to email later today. And I've got some open stock available: there's one unit per size, except for two units of 9.5 and two units of 11.5. This is most likely our only delivery of the season for this style. Posting it here so you guys see it before it's emailed out. The deets are: Brown CXL upper, bright brass eyes & hooks, commando sole, Tru-Balance last

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ALDEN FOR EPAULET INNSBRUCK INDY: $585

We got two sizes in the batch that we didn't anticipate as well: a 6D and an 11E. So if these are your sizes, we've got them ready to go!

Great looking boots Mike.

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Great looking Ravello LHSes Prof! Looking good and classy at once!

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Two years of wear. Edit: left boot darkened by motorcycle shifter BTW.

Nice looking Indy Boots. Love the shifter marks.

Once I got over the ZOMG #2 LWB! I realized...I don't find these particularly attractive. Maybe my addiction for rare shell has crested. Also, did mdubs wear the same pair of socks two days in arow?

Hah! I have about 5 pairs of the Navy Marcoliani socks split between the two basic materials, so it doesn't surprise me that I grabbed the same style. But, no, not the same exact pair. I have the same situation with the Brown Argyles since those are my favorite to staples.

Will be watching that auction too, Namors pics always made me love that model.

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Yes, those are great, NAMOR, DV, and Z all have them.

Sporting my favorite pair of Aldens (that I own) today...

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Ravello Wingtip Boots, Barrie, TSM

There is a good reason they are your favs. They are Gorgeous.

It's not super super rare horse butt, but these gunboats saw some good use yesterday. It's funny how much lighter they are than my cordovan 975s.

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Looking great today Pepper in the always awesome LWB!

Today's acquisition!

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Congratulations on your boots, they look stellar! -Mike

 

[smfdoc]

 
I have located several pre-order lists at Brogueshop.com and another at Standard and Strange. These worked out well and I ordered shoes from both, one shell and one calf. Can anyone suggest any other dealers that have listed upcoming make up orders that are still open? I am looking for shoe options as opposed to boots. Many thanks, especially for any links.

I would email Yenni at Brick+Mortar.  She has a list of upcoming makes on her website.  

Thanks. I have spoken to Yenni and there are great shoes, but B+ M does not seem to do EEE widths. I have been having to find a new offer and get my order in right away. Alden only allows 3 widths in a custom order. If I get there late the C, D and E widths are already in the order and they cannot add the EEE as it would be a fourth width. It sucks.

 

[swils8610]

Does anyone here have a pair of #8 Ranger Mocs? Any pics or thoughts?

 

[wooksb]

These were waiting for me when I got back from a trip

Side by side with the C&J Lindrick


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[Watchman1]

These were waiting for me when I got back from a trip

Side by side with the C&J Lindrick


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Kind of makes you want to go on trips more often...

 

[Watchman1]

Gentlemen,

Am I safe to assume that an 11C on the Trubalance last is about equal to an 11D in general terms?

Thanks

 

[Burzan]

Needed to break out the 975 casually today.

 

[ironclad]

Needed to break out the 975 casually today.

Mission accomplished!

 

[wdahab]



Gentlemen,

Am I safe to assume that an 11C on the Trubalance last is about equal to an 11D in general terms?

Thanks

I'd say no, but I'm sometimes in the majority here. I'd say it will fit you the same at the widest part of your foot as a D width in any other boot. However, the toe area doesn't taper as fast as some other lasts, and doesn't chisel or go to a point as quickly as some other lasts. I find that I wear a 10.5E in most shoes, no matter the last.

 

[chipshot]

NST Tanker Anique Welt Color 8 on Truebalance. Looks like an Indy to me with split toe. This boot doesn't know what it wants to be... But being my first Truebalance .. I like them very much and the look of the boot appeals to me.

 

[mdubs]



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Looking superb Don! Navy Suede Tassels rock.

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These were waiting for me when I got back from a trip

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Looks like you should go on travel more often. Nice looking boots. Are those the Brick+Mortar Wingtips?

Needed to break out the 975 casually today.

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You did very well with them today Burz!

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NST Tanker Anique Welt Color 8 on Truebalance. Looks like an Indy to me with split toe. This boot doesn't know what it wants to be... But being my first Truebalance .. I like them very much and the look of the boot appeals to me.

Your Boots are looking very good. They are essentially an Indy Boot with the toe stitch. -Mike