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

[Shawnc]

Hello, here is my first pair of cordovan shoes. The norweign split toe in color 8.

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Looks like the Barrie version. I've only owned mine for a couple of months but they have become my go-to shoes. It is such a versatile style and of course, 8 is king. Yours look great. Congrats on a very nice pick-up.

 

[Rstldr]

Thank you mdubs for sharing the news of uncle Mac. When I first started getting interested In Nicer shoes and some finer things uncle macs pictures and posts were some of the first I came across. I only knew him through this forum and I have been absent lately, but his interactions here set a standard which I greatly admired and some like mdubs have followed.

Uncle, you set a standard of being a gentleman I aim to follow. Rest In Peace. - nephew.

 

[katch]

Very sad news. Thanks for sharing

 

[Tacosauce]

Looks like the Barrie version. I've only owned mine for a couple of months but they have become my go-to shoes. It is such a versatile style and of course, 8 is king. Yours look great. Congrats on a very nice pick-up.

It's the aberdeenlast in a 8.5 D

 

[Burzan]

Thanks for sharing the news of Uncle Mac and your stories guys. He was my introduction to shell cordovan, like many of us, and he will truly be missed. I did not know him personally, just on the boards, but he influenced my Alden collection right from the beginning.

See you guys on King Wing Day.

- Jesse, Nephew

 

[ace13x]

What oil do you use? I have a pair of reverse chamois Indys being delivered early next week.

Allen Edmonds used to sell a Chamois Oil. Russell Moccasin still sell a Chamois Oil product. Pure conjecture, but I bet its the same as the AE product.

 

[M635Guy]

Uncle Mac was a cornerstone of this community. Rarely am I at a loss for words, but I'm not finding any. I remember being welcomed by him, and honored the first time he called me nephew.

I'll be wearing my only Color #8 on the first (my vintage Florsheim) in his memory, and raising a glass for him tonight - my Angel's Envy Rye seems the right choice. Rest in peace Uncle.

 

[TommyB]

Very sad news about Mac, my thoughts are with his family and friends.
Will be wearing my 975s on June 1.

 

[mrfixit]

RIP McArthur. They should rename the king lwb after him. I'll be sure to get my Mac method on this weekend in memory of. I remember finding it odd that a man was calling other men nephew, before realizing it was a term of endearment. I'm happy to have been addressed by him on occasion. His contributions have been and will continue to be missed.

Remember gents, color 8 is king.

 

[Misterg12]

RIP Mac. Man I love to look at that mans pictures. True star to this form. Have a great holiday weekend gentleman.

 

[patrick_b]

Sad news, thoughts and prayers for Mac and his family.

I fondly remember the first time he commented on one of my images. I felt like I made the big leagues

 

[hoser133]

So sad to hear that Uncle Mac passed. He was truly a great guy and a wealth on knowledge for our community. Prayers for his family and friends!

 

[AMD500]

Sad news, thoughts and prayers for Mac and his family.

I fondly remember the first time he commented on one of my images. I felt like I made the big leagues

Agreed. Rest in peace sir. A true gentleman always makes newcomers feel welcome. Condolences to his family.

 

[Gabru]

Thoughts and prayers for Mac and his family, I always enjoyed looking at all the great alden shoes and boots in his posts...

 

[smmrfld]

Apparently Uncle Mac was quite dedicated to his congregation and community also...not just about shoes.