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

[Don L]

Natural CXL Brixton

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[fishstix]

Ran across an interesting makeup today, but can't seem to pinpoint the last (Seller was not able to help). Has anyone seen the following makeup anywhere or have any more info?

Earth Reverse Chamois Indy Boots
Crepe Soles
Speedhooks

http://dresswell.jp/onlineshop/item/93483218

That's the only retailer I can find that carried that specific makeup. The last appears to be the TruBalance, but I'm not too sure

edit: I thought the description was on the side, but it's under and was written by "Staff Comments." It's the TruBalance last according to Google Translate

 

[idonotmatch]

http://dresswell.jp/onlineshop/item/93483218

That's the only retailer I can find that carried that specific makeup. The last appears to be the TruBalance, but I'm not too sure

edit: I thought the description was on the side, but it's under and was written by "Staff Comments." It's the TruBalance last according to Google Translate

Thanks! Someone else ended up grabbing them which is probably a good thing since they're on TB!

 

[Burzan]

BB LHS getting some love today since somehow we are in the mid 60's here today, just beautiful weather.

 

[zippyh]

Ocho on the eighth.

 

[chipshot]

Another warm day here.. Fabulous Fall here

 

[M635Guy]

Zippy - those are freakin' outstanding!

 

[smfdoc]

Sporting my PTBs on this post election Wednesday.

 

[bkdc]

Just lovely, smfdoc. The plain toe blucher is so classic I was thinking about adding a plain toe derby "dover" to the collection.

 

[metranger8694]

Question for all of you Alden boot afficianados.

I recently received these Navy Chamois tankers and my question regards the heel. As you can see from the photo, when the boot is on the ground, only the front tip of the heel touches the ground and the rest of the heel is raised 1/16th+ of an inch off the ground.



I think maybe the problem arises due to the fact that the commando "nubs" on the sole are so short. The only other commando boot I have is a Viberg and those "nubs" are nearly 3 times taller leading to a relatively flush contact of the heel on the ground.

When I step, only that heel contact point hits the ground leading to an uncomfortable pressure on the bottom of my foot there....the boot then is able to pivot like a see saw on that point, leading to a weird step....I have the desire to take a grinder to the contact point creating a bevel so the heel lays more flat.

Is the heel situation normal for Alden commando boots and something I have to get accustomed to and wear that contact point down?

Thanks.

 

[Kahuna75]

Question for all of you Alden boot afficianados.

I recently received these Navy Chamois tankers and my question regards the heel. As you can see from the photo, when the boot is on the ground, only the front tip of the heel touches the ground and the rest of the heel is raised 1/16th+ of an inch off the ground.

I think maybe the problem arises due to the fact that the commando "nubs" on the sole are so short. The only other commando boot I have is a Viberg and those "nubs" are nearly 3 times taller leading to a relatively flush contact of the heel on the ground.

When I step, only that heel contact point hits the ground leading to an uncomfortable pressure on the bottom of my foot there....the boot then is able to pivot like a see saw on that point, leading to a weird step....I have the desire to take a grinder to the contact point creating a bevel so the heel lays more flat.

Is the heel situation normal for Alden commando boots and something I have to get accustomed to and wear that contact point down?

Thanks.

I would say a whole lot of my AE's and a few of my Aldens have come that way ..I found after a few wears it is fine and lays flat...of course I am a weee bit heavier than the average bear so your mileage may vary...being chamois leather and no worrying with wrinkles I would just grab the boot and flex it backwards...that might do the trick

 

[Akeem]



Question for all of you Alden boot afficianados. I recently received these Navy Chamois tankers and my question regards the heel. As you can see from the photo, when the boot is on the ground, only the front tip of the heel touches the ground and the rest of the heel is raised 1/16th+ of an inch off the ground. I think maybe the problem arises due to the fact that the commando "nubs" on the sole are so short. The only other commando boot I have is a Viberg and those "nubs" are nearly 3 times taller leading to a relatively flush contact of the heel on the ground. When I step, only that heel contact point hits the ground leading to an uncomfortable pressure on the bottom of my foot there....the boot then is able to pivot like a see saw on that point, leading to a weird step....I have the desire to take a grinder to the contact point creating a bevel so the heel lays more flat. Is the heel situation normal for Alden commando boots and something I have to get accustomed to and wear that contact point down? Thanks.

I've had this on a few of my commando soled Aldens. I also have a pair that sits flush to the ground. Not sure which is "normal" for Alden.

 

[peppercorn78]

Snuff here too:

 

[Kahuna75]

Snuff here too:

These look to fit you amazingly well...hope to get my own pair in a proper fit soon.

 

[smfdoc]

Today has been an emotional roller coaster, first with the election results and then I heard delivery of a SMU order that was supposed to occur in late October will now be another 10 weeks. Sometime in January, maybe February. Alden is supposed to be "really backed up" so take that for what its worth. Oh well, I guess I will still have feet in February.