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

[tifosi]

Haha, tradesies?

Sorry. I already cut them up to make a wallet.

 

[JSO1]

Sorry. I already cut them up to make a wallet.

Damn you, @Deusis !

 

[Wesley Crusher]



My latest acquisition - arrived today. Cigar NST on the Aberdeen last. This run is actually from 2009 - the shade of Cigar on these is gorgeous!

Really nice. Congrats!

Whiskey wingtip boots from TSM's 2nd's list. 379X last. Photo's taken under office lighting so doesn't capture the depth of the shell which is stunning. Boots include small scuffs (easily buffed out), lots of un-punched-out broguing and "R" stamps on the sole. Shells are clear, and the boots seem to be well matched in shade.

My only real complaint with these is the box that TSM provided. In my size (12.5D-13E) all Alden boxes are basically too small, which means my shoes (and especially the boots) usually come stuffed into a box which is bursting at the seams. This particular box provided by TSM is a complete joke - entirely destroyed on arrival by boots which are way too big for the box. I mean, I know these are 2nd's and all, but can't we have a better box for $599+ boots?

Nice boots! I've been on the 2nds list for a few months, but I haven't seen anything too interesting.

 

[Don L]

Plaza tankers for Tanker Tuesday

 

[tifosi]

I know these boots/shoes are nice guys, but let's not forget to spoiler when quoting please????

 

[peppercorn78]

The Alden boxes definitely need improvement. At least a wider range of sizes, please? My 10.5 3E LWBs were crammed into something resembling my son's stride rite box.

 

[AliMurtaza]

Will shoes and boots on the barrie last fit the same? If US 9.5 C is a perfect fit for me on the cordovan wingtip blucher, should I take the same size for cordovan wingtip boots on the barrie last?

Plus, should I take the same US 9.5 C size on barrie last CXL boots? Asking this because I have heard that cordovan shoes/boots are lasted slightly loose compared to CXL/calf shoes/boots.

 

[ATLVol]



Will shoes and boots on the barrie last fit the same? If US 9.5 C is a perfect fit for me on the cordovan wingtip blucher, should I take the same size for cordovan wingtip boots on the barrie last?

Plus, should I take the same US 9.5 C size on barrie last CXL boots? Asking this because I have heard that cordovan shoes/boots are lasted slightly loose compared to CXL/calf shoes/boots.

In my experience, it varies from shoe to shoe.

It is always best to try on the actual shoe/boot if possible.....otherwise you run the risk of the fit being less than ideal.

I know this is not always practical, especially when you live somewhere with limited Alden retailers.

 

[peppercorn78]

Is the general consensus that TruBalance runs wider in the ball and toes than Barrie?

 

[BootSpell]

kickass boots! they are on the modified last btw

Pretty sure it was confirmed these were on 379X similar to modified. TSM said these where 379X.

Interesting. I have boots on both lasts and from the pictures, they sure look more like the Modified last to me. But I guess you need to believe TSM.

 

[Watchman1]

Style # 4699C is identical to my boots marked with the 14oz stamp.

Perhaps that's why they are irregulars??? Wrong last???

 

[MrDV]

#4 sw boots

 

[ironclad]



#4 sw boots

I covet my neighbor's Aldens.

 

[bespoken pa]

@ClassyCanuck what exactly is the makeup?

 

[MrDV]

Something a little bit different... Someone sent me a pair of vintage Alden 986s in Horween #8 Shell Cordovan and asked if I could try to make a card holder out of them. Here is the result. I documented my entire process from deconstruction, burnishing, hand stitching to edge finishing and added a bit of commentary as well. You can find that image album here. Incredibly fun project to do and I'm pleased with the results. Let me know your thoughts!

really nice project. well done sir.

My latest acquisition - arrived today. Cigar NST on the Aberdeen last. This run is actually from 2009 - the shade of Cigar on these is gorgeous!

that's the cigar i'm looking for. your nsts are fantastic.

Whiskey wingtip boots from TSM's 2nd's list. 379X last. Photo's taken under office lighting so doesn't capture the depth of the shell which is stunning. Boots include small scuffs (easily buffed out), lots of un-punched-out broguing and "R" stamps on the sole. Shells are clear, and the boots seem to be well matched in shade.


My only real complaint with these is the box that TSM provided. In my size (12.5D-13E) all Alden boxes are basically too small, which means my shoes (and especially the boots) usually come stuffed into a box which is bursting at the seams. This particular box provided by TSM is a complete joke - entirely destroyed on arrival by boots which are way too big for the box. I mean, I know these are 2nd's and all, but can't we have a better box for $599+ boots?

great buy.13E?!?!?! that's a one in a million buy.
i don't like boots being cramped into small(ish) boxes. size 13 boots should come one boot per box.