The Official Alden Thread for 2018 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[AJ1]

This is some list, lots of good options here..a bit jealous

I would go with some tankers, likely some cigars but obviously either one!

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I have the waitlist options from a retailer and I’m wondering what to choose. Generally I wear Alden’s casually with slim denim or casual pants. I don’t much care for split toes except in the tanker. I love all the colors so color doesn’t make a huge difference.

 

[audog]

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I have the waitlist options from a retailer and I’m wondering what to choose. Generally I wear Alden’s casually with slim denim or casual pants. I don’t much care for split toes except in the tanker. I love all the colors so color doesn’t make a huge difference.

OOOOO, Cigar cap toe boot and Whiskey tanker gets my vote.

 

[hoser133]

With what you'd wear them with, I'd go with the LHS or LWB. I prefer whiskey over cigar personally.

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I have the waitlist options from a retailer and I’m wondering what to choose. Generally I wear Alden’s casually with slim denim or casual pants. I don’t much care for split toes except in the tanker. I love all the colors so color doesn’t make a huge difference.

 

[Gabru]

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I have the waitlist options from a retailer and I’m wondering what to choose. Generally I wear Alden’s casually with slim denim or casual pants. I don’t much care for split toes except in the tanker. I love all the colors so color doesn’t make a huge difference.

Awesome list, cigar NST loafer gets my vote , simple yet unique!!

 

[JSO1]

FYI guys those models aren’t all in production or even anywhere near it. They’re just the makeups that AOM has done or is planning to do at some point when Alden allocates them the leather.

 

[Gabru]

NST on Aberdeen from Yenni!!

 

[AEShoeMan]

Indy's for dinner with the family tonight

 

[swils8610]

These came in this past summer...maiden voyage!!

 

[smfdoc]

Anyone know of a stateside vendor that designs on the 379x last?

Brogue shop has a few and one on preorder. Link.

 

[mdubs]

NST on Aberdeen from Yenni!!
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Gab, I have that same model, it is exquisite. Your pair looks superb and you are wearing them well!

Indy's for dinner with the family tonight
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Those Indy Boots are eating up their time with you. Looking good AEShoes.

These came in this past summer...maiden voyage!!
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Those look just fantastic Swils. Lovely Whiskey Tanker Boot my friend. Wear them only in good health.

-Mike

 

[DWH]

Brogue shop has a few and one on preorder. Link.

Thanks, Doc. And that is a beautiful boot. I’m hoping I’ll come across a plain toe but that moc-stitch is what dreams are made of. My biggest issue will be to find out what size to order before putting down the cash. No one has 379x above size 10 and I might even need to try C width but I’m hoping this last would make up for that. Anyway, thanks.

 

[JETTASY]

I will break in the Whiskey LWB near the future.

 

[AJ1]

Thanks for info! They are seriously expensive but look and sound worth it. My wife already thinks I'm nuts buying aldens, can only imagine what she would say If I bought a pair of these jeans. Now need to figure out how I could sneak these into the house without any questions .

The raw denim does give quite a bit (about an in or so in the waist), so you’ll want them snug. I actually live in Raleigh, so a fitting for me is just a drive away. I assume they’re easy going with shipping and returns via the online store. I’d highly recommend the original raw. It takes some time to break in and they’re very stiff at first, but once the jeans begin to soften and take on your unique wear, you won’t regret the purchase. Think of it as a denim patina!

They have several different cuts, so keep that in mind. As a former soccer player, I took the Graham, as I needed some additional room in the thigh.

Spoiler: Raleigh Denim Low-down

I'm lucky that they're local for me, so my first pair of selvedge and the two pairs of stretch denim in the same pattern were all purchased (and hemmed on their Union Special 43200G in the store). I love the selvedge so much that I bought a second pair - found a stockist that was offering 15% or 20% off the first order.

It is vanity sizing - I'm a 40-41 waist (*sob*) and the 38 fits me amazingly well and is fine after the first wash (which was just a few days ago). The stretch-denim fits the same for me, though aren't quite the home-run the selvedge is (though still a solid triple and would buy them again).

Net: Size down to the next even size and get the selvedge. They're seriously expensive, but worth it IMHO. If I had it to do over again I wouldn't have any of my 5 or so pairs of Gustins and would be happy with 1 more pair of Raleighs. I guess it is the same as shoes - have fewer but better.

 

[gr8man]

Hare are my two Alden boots, and the third pair 405 Pecan calf leather will arrive in couple days. The pic are Shell #8 NST, and 405 CXL, and both are in command soles.

 

[madhat]

Hare are my two Alden boots, and the third pair 405 Pecan calf leather will arrive in couple days. The pic are Shell #8 NST, and 405 CXL, and both are in command soles. View attachment 1056969

Your user name is appropriate if this is how you start your Alden journey. Approved!