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

[ReppTiePrepster]

I can see why they are your favorite. They are superb!

RTP for the win!

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"I said, God Damn!"

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

Thanks gentlemen! Really ready for the cooler weather to come. Love my Alden boots!

 

[gsgleason]



Gentlemen,

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

Thanks

I think so, yes. I am a 12D on the Brannock. I had several sizing experiments on the Trubalance last, finally discovering that down a width is the best solution for me, so I have a 12C which fits nicely.

Trubalance is a wide last, but not long, so sizing down in width is a safe guess.

 

[swils8610]

Gunboats today

 

[concealed]

Old reliable snuff suede LHS

 

[MrDV]

@SpooPoker
yes, you have unicorn grade alden boots.
sleek last, discontinued shell color, and low production number. i sold my lindricks when these arrived.
best of luck with your auctions this week.

cigar x ls

 

[MrDV]

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

Side by side with the C&J Lindrick


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sweet looking boots.

Needed to break out the 975 casually today.

i heart this photo

First one with flash. All my shells finally received the biannual Reno application. No wax.

great loafers chip.

 

[kingk]

Lost and Found got a few new makeups including indy boot reverse earth chamois

https://shoplostfound.com/collections/alden/products/alden-reverse-earth-chamois-indy-boot

Also restock of color 8 indy boot also

 

[Skelnik]



@SpooPoker yes, you have unicorn grade alden boots. sleek last, discontinued shell color, and low production number. i sold my lindricks when these arrived. best of luck with your auctions this week. cigar x ls

Now you're just teasing us.

 

[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.

These are open 360 welt .. I didn't think Indy had an open heel..

 

[loanshark]

Like many of you I've caught the Alden bug!

I already have a pair of Alden 979 (Tobacco LWB), and am considering the 968 as a dressier alternative. I'm primarily business casual, so this will be my dressiest pair of shoes on rare occasion being worn with a suit. My other option is the 975, but I feel two LWB in the rotation may be redundant.

Any opinions or alternatives?

The 975 is an Alden classic. If you like the split toe then the 2210 is also a great alternative.

 

[M635Guy]



Like many of you I've caught the Alden bug!

I already have a pair of Alden 979 (Tobacco LWB), and am considering the 968 as a dressier alternative. I'm primarily business casual, so this will be my dressiest pair of shoes on rare occasion being worn with a suit. My other option is the 975, but I feel two LWB in the rotation may be redundant. 

Any opinions or alternatives?

I have several - four - long wings and six more wingtip shoes in my rotation. Plus two wingtip boots. I've consciously added some PTB's to the mix, but I regret none of my wings - they've all got something they are doing different for me, so I'm happy.

Wear what you like - a 975 is never a bad choice. One of these years I'll add a pair to my rotation.

 

[M635Guy]

I dropped in on a very-busy Alden of SF today, and had a closer look at the chukkas I saw last time. They've got them in brown, natty and black (I think) CXL and have an unfinished edge that is really cool. I saw the same edge on some PTB's and boots too...



Very awesome...

 

[wooksb]

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sweet looking boots.
Thanks for the kind words.

 

[Newberry]

Just ordered my first pair of 405 Indy Boots. This is the most expensive pair of boots I've ever bought. I hesitated a lot about it, but in the end I decided to stop thinking about to much and just pull the trigger. I hope I don't regret it...

 

[AMD500]

Just ordered my first pair of 405 Indy Boots. This is the most expensive pair of boots I've ever bought. I hesitated a lot about it, but in the end I decided to stop thinking about to much and just pull the trigger. I hope I don't regret it...

they are the gateway drug for many of us on here. You will enjoy them immensely. welcome!