The Official Alden Thread for 2017 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[Misterg12]

Sharp - esp. like the laces w/your khakis.

Thank you. I questioned the laces but they are pretty much spot on the stitch. Oh and the wife liked it and that's a plus

 

[jhcam8]

Thank you. I questioned the laces but they are pretty much spot on the stitch. Oh and the wife liked it and that's a plus

No doubt, haha

 

[lagsun]

King LWB Day

 

[Penny_pants]

Snuff suede, does anybody do a natural cxl captoe boot that isn't on crepe?

 

[jpm1]

Snuff suede, does anybody do a natural cxl captoe boot that isn't on crepe?

Great boots! I believe Leffot used to offer a natural cxl Cap toe with flex sole. The only one that I have seen is the union made w/crepe.

 

[madhat]

Other than the flat vs. storm welt, I think the other differences are pretty subtle - maybe a slightly different thread color. That is pretty much the answer to your question: retailers can get exclusive designs, but you don't have to do too much to come out with a variant. As Alden has added more stockists, I think the slightly-different thing has been done more (may just be my noob perception). There are also a few models that seem shared between some of the smaller stockists (e.g. Lawrence Covell).

That's what I'm seeing in places as well. The only difference I see between my AoC's #8 Shell Chukkas and Unionmade's is UM's has agatine eyelets, where mine have none.

 

[Don L]

Ravello LWB

 

[jpm1]

JCrew PCT's

 

[wristandfeet]

My first venture into the plaza last, E width. Thus far, the absolute best fit for me among Aldens. And I have a thing for soft square lasts

 

[Misterg12]

View attachment 820045 My first venture into the plaza last, E width. Thus far, the absolute best fit for me among Aldens. And I have a thing for soft square lasts

I love me some plaza last. They say TTS but I wear 11.5 D in Plaza as well as Barrie though the Barrie doesn't fit like a glove as the plaza does.

 

[smfdoc]

I love me some plaza last. They say TTS but I wear 11.5 D in Plaza as well as Barrie though the Barrie doesn't fit like a glove as the plaza does.

I have been wondering if people on the glove appreciation threads praise their new purchase by saying "It fits like a shoe!"

 

[Misterg12]

I have been wondering if people on the glove appreciation threads praise their new purchase by saying "It fits like a shoe!"

Only you doc only you.

 

[jhcam8]

Popped in yesterday - Cigar

and today - Whiskey

 

[jpm1]

Popped in yesterday - Cigar

and today - Whiskey

Congratulations

 

[djbanor]

Popped in yesterday - Cigar

and today - Whiskey

Lovely pickups. Those cigars are amazing! Both from DC?