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

[mrfixit]

#8, plaza, antique

i'll take any 2 but not all 3

 

[Mghart]



...but they show the previous version with hidden eyelets and a flat welt.  I'm not trying to stir controversy, but I'd like to have it rendered explicit.  If someone else is calling them I'll avoid doubling up, but I'd like to hear specific answers...

I think they only used the previous alt wein design to get a better sense of color. Copy says 360 reverse, so it's gonna be a storm welt which is how the other Innsbruck designs have been. Should be a nice causal make up, but I like the previous design better myself.

 

[kwanon]

...but they show the previous version with hidden eyelets and a flat welt. I'm not trying to stir controversy, but I'd like to have it rendered explicit. If someone else is calling them I'll avoid doubling up, but I'd like to hear specific answers...

Innsbruck Color #8 Shell Cordovan Alt Wien: $695 - 12 units
(as pictured in the mockup)
Upper: Horween Color #8 Shell Cordovan (see inset shoe for correct leather color)
Outsole: "Commando" sole with reverse 360-degree welt and antique edge trim.
Matched metal eyes
Last: Barrie

I think the inset is only to show a proper rendering of the leather. All the other details are consistent with their Innsbruck models. No harm in calling, though, I suppose!

 

[ErikW]

Any suggestions on where I should check for a whiskey LHS? I'm on a ton of lists at The ShoeMart...is that my best bet?

 

[M635Guy]

Innsbruck Color #8 Shell Cordovan Alt Wien: $695 - 12 units
(as pictured in the mockup)
Upper: Horween Color #8 Shell Cordovan (see inset shoe for correct leather color)
Outsole: "Commando" sole with reverse 360-degree welt and antique edge trim.
Matched metal eyes
Last: Barrie

I think the inset is only to show a proper rendering of the leather. All the other details are consistent with their Innsbruck models. No harm in calling, though, I suppose!

It's the "As Pictured in the mockup" part that is screwing me up. They should state "Color 8 leather as pictured, other details include... etc."

 

[smfdoc]

Hearing no responses from an earlier post, I shall ask again if any of the forum members have any recent experience with the amount of time needed to receive a shoe that is not in stock at the factory? I just do not wish to pay for a shoe and then it to take over a year. Thanks.

 

[JSO1]

Any suggestions on where I should check for a whiskey LHS? I'm on a ton of lists at The ShoeMart...is that my best bet?

TheShoeMart is your best bet.

Hearing no responses from an earlier post, I shall ask again if any of the forum members have any recent experience with the amount of time needed to receive a shoe that is not in stock at the factory? I just do not wish to pay for a shoe and then it to take over a year. Thanks.

4-6 months.

 

[M635Guy]

Hearing no responses from an earlier post, I shall ask again if any of the forum members have any recent experience with the amount of time needed to receive a shoe that is not in stock at the factory? I just do not wish to pay for a shoe and then it to take over a year. Thanks.

It really depends, and the stockist is at the mercy of Alden. Some waits are short, some are sorta short (I should be getting a pair I ordered in Sept. any day now) and some are 1-3 years...

It's kinda crazy, but...

 

[Steel28]

Just got my invoice for Whiskey Tankers...its been a long wait.

 

[budapest12]



Just got my invoice for Whiskey Tankers...its been a long wait.

For most of us the long wait sure beats NEVER.

Looking forward to pics...

 

[Akeem]



Just got my invoice for Whiskey Tankers...its been a long wait.

what is this about whiskey tankers?

 

[JezeC]

I picked one up from @Leffot in "rust" which is seemingly cigar. I paired it with my Grand Seiko SBGA057. Here's a link to their site alas they don't have ravello or whiskey though.

https://leffot.com/shop/index.php/accessories/watch-straps/strap-sc-cordovan.html

Some pics...


You could check with SF member @Deusis too. He may be able to hook you up!

First of all, Congrats!

That's a very nice strap and an especially remarkable GS. Do you find shell to be warmer than leather bands on your wrist? I ask this because shell tend to wear warmer than calf skin. Also does the strap bloom?

eBay.de (Search "shell cordovan 20mm" etc) will hook you up. Bought a whiskey Fluco and two color 8 bands there. Great bands and not one was over $50 shipped, my latest color 8 was only $35 shipped (pictured below). The color 8 bands even turned out to be Nomos straps, I believe the seller had them as seconds possibly.

20mm: http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_odkw...n+20mm.TRS0&_nkw=shell+cordovan+20mm&_sacat=0

22mm: http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_odkw...n+22mm.TRS0&_nkw=shell+cordovan+22mm&_sacat=0

Wow, how do you like the quality of it? At that price, it can't be beat! I was looking at shell straps and most of them were in the $100 range, which I'm okay with as well. But hey, $50 is even better!

How are they making their margins when everybody is charging $100 a pop? You find the quality to be similar to Horween Shell?

I guess that I will jump into this conversation as well. I have the RIOS 1931 Natural Shell Cordovan watch strap (22mm) with an adapter kit for my Apple Watch. After approximately daily wear since October 14th, its probably closer in color to Ravello now than Whiskey.

I personally would buy my next one from Jesse (GuardedGoods or @Deusis ).

Thanks for the recommendation! Your strap looks really good.

 

[Steel28]



For most of us the long wait sure beats NEVER.

Looking forward to pics...

Thanks brother, thing is..I might unload them and use the funds towards another pair of GG .

I will regret selling those whiskey unicorns though.

 

[M635Guy]

I just got a tracking number...

 

[shunted22]

Innsbruck Color #8 Shell Cordovan Alt Wien: $695 - 12 units
(as pictured in the mockup)
Upper: Horween Color #8 Shell Cordovan (see inset shoe for correct leather color)
Outsole: "Commando" sole with reverse 360-degree welt and antique edge trim.
Matched metal eyes
Last: Barrie

I think the inset is only to show a proper rendering of the leather. All the other details are consistent with their Innsbruck models. No harm in calling, though, I suppose!

I have these in CXL. They're incredibly versatile, probably my most worn shoe. Tempting to have them in 8 as well, but having the exact same makeup in 2 dark leathers is probably a little frivilous.