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

[Michigan Planner]



Anyone else needed to go from a 9 E in the Barrie last PTB to a 9.5 D in the Van last for the LHS? Is the extra length going to be a problem?

I size the same way you do and it's worked out for me. 7.5E is my perfect size in the Barrie PTB and 8.0D works great for me for anything in the Van last, including the LHS.

 

[tifosi]



Speaking of Unionmade . . . I know I've seen a couple pics posted of the Bartlett Indy boot in Hunting Green suede.  I really like the look, but I'm not entirely sold on its versatility (or whether it even needs to be "versatile").  Anyone who owns them (or just has an opinion on them in general) with some guidance?  Obvious would be a more casual wear for me.

I recently got a hunting green suede NST from Unionmade and I find them quite versatile. I wear them all the time and only with denim. The green suede is such a nice change of pace from all the brown tones in my closet.

 

[larryr]

I have these green suede indy's from Unionmade
http://unionmadegoods.com/product/alden-bartlett-indy-boot-in-hunting-green-suede-d3808h/

The picture is probably darker than how they look in person. These are probably a better rep of the color
http://unionmadegoods.com/product/alden-sutter-tassel-mocc-in-hunting-green-suede-d3101f/

I find them very versatile, work well with blue, black, grey, brown. The green isn't bright or obnoxious, they're a "safe" color. A green for someone who would never consider wearing green shoes, but would feel totally comfortable in them.

Here's a couple of pics -

Better representation of the color

This pic is a little brighter than the true color

 

[smfdoc]

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[Treble]

I size the same way you do and it's worked out for me. 7.5E is my perfect size in the Barrie PTB and 8.0D works great for me for anything in the Van last, including the LHS.

Thanks - some reassurance.

I think my 9 E Barrie PTB would be a little loose without laces, for example if they were a LHS. The top eyelet are very close, guess that means my instep isn't high which bodes well for the loafers.

 

[smfdoc]

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[Mrfuzon]

Hello All new to the forum and new to alden as of today

Normally For new calfskin shoes I condition with Reno, Shoe cream and then wax the harder surfaces.

Would that be the same advice for new calfskin aldens? The standard finish from the factory looks really nice and Id hate to tweak it

 

[tifosi]



Hello All new to the forum and new to alden as of today

Normally For new calfskin shoes I condition with Reno, Shoe cream and then wax the harder surfaces.

Would that be the same advice for new calfskin aldens? The standard finish from the factory looks really nice and Id hate to tweak it

Are they regular calf or are they Chromexcel?

 

[shunted22]

Anyone have any experience with lady calf?

 

[swils8610]

Looking at the Regina LWB's. Does calf usually wear a little tighter or looser than shell?

 

[JSO1]



Looking at the Regina LWB's. Does calf usually wear a little tighter or looser than shell?

Calf starts more snug, but breaks in more than shell does.

 

[lifeinabox]

Anyone have any experience with lady calf?

Yes, very soft and no break-in from the start but the leather "wrinkles" with minimal wear. Less noticeable on a wingtip but keep in mind if you're looking at Unionmade's dover.

You can see it in this photo. Credit to the original poster.

 

[jhcam8]

 

[chipshot]

Early Spring here on the Sonoran Desert, elevation 1500 feet unlike the Mohave at sea level. 90 today..

 

[swils8610]

Is there a big diff between E and EE width? Recently down sized from 10.5E Barrie Last to 10E Barrie last in shell. Found a pair of brown Regina 10EE and I'm wondering how much wider they will be.