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

[savvysartorial]

Is there any way that I could be an 11.5C in the Aberdeen (toebox crunch in the 11 size) and a 10.5D in the Van lasted BB unlined penny loafers?? The 11.5C Aberdeen feels really good with a bit of heel slip in my smaller foot. My larger foot feets firmly planted. I brannock an 11D with a 12 heel to ball measurement.

I do have an 11D BB loafer that I bought used which is a bit of heel slip, but not awful. I also have the regular 11D LHS in shell which do seem to have a fair amount of heel slip. I am thinking that the unlined loafer has more give than the 11D LHS which is why it feels better.

I just tried on the 10.5D Van BB loafer and it feels pretty darn good. No heel issues and no pinching anywhere.

TLDR: Is it possible to brannock an 11D, Aberdeen an 11.5C and Van last a 10.5D. Bonus: My AE 65 last size is a solid 11D.

You guys are awesome, thanks.

~savvy

 

[savvysartorial]

Also, just a random thought. Does anyone have any interest in a brand new pair of Brooks Brothers black shell tassel loafer in 11.5D?

Never been tried on out of the box. I could sell for $100 less than the MSRP on the website. Shipping would be included. PM me if interested.

Thanks!

 

[Shawnc]

Those are nice, very nice.

Thanks Dawg and I agree. Definitely need to put some miles on these pup's.

Love that, Mrs. Shaunc. Never thought of Mrs. RTP. My wife would probably give me the death-stare if I used that reference. Beautiful Boots!!

Much thanks RTP. Nice to see you back and posting. Not many collections I enjoy more than yours.

Amaretto today gang. Have a fantastic Saturday!
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Dude.......c'mon man!!!!

 

[galileo]

A/E would be a hard fit!

Hmm... that's interesting that someone said that about the heels. I could see the general shape being the same, but even sizing down the TB doesn't feel like the plaza heel to me. I'd have to play with width too, maybe. Maybe it's the difference in how far they carry the heel stiffener?

The reason why I went bespoke to get a real good fit...

... but can’t get myself out of the shiny rare shell game.

 

[mdubs]

Ravello longwings and GMT IIC today.
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Got these beauties from a fellow member today. I swear they are almost cigar. The color is beautiful. Can’t wait to see them in natural light. I hate this dark at 5pm thing.

WTB in color 8 from AOC.

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Whiskey and old school Rolly Date Adjust 18 & Sterling Gold Face post lap swim mid 70’s today here on the Sonoran Desert
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This week so far...
Chocolate suede short wings ( think Hampton is my best fit)

Destroyed color 8 tassels

Natty Indy

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Yesterday - Plaza captoes
Today - Terranova boot

975s today

AoM Color 8 tanker today

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Morning gents. A good Friday eve to you! Wearing a style we don't see here much. Full strap loafer. Maiden voyage of my color 8 Brooks Brothers low vamp loafer. Absolutely love the styling on these.

Dog has no interest in pictures today. Too much other important stuff to do and sniff I guess.

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@sazon Where are those Herringbone pants from? They look great.

Leffot Dearborns today

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Color 8 captoes today.
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tanker thursday
dirty chamois Leffots on filthy office carpet

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Alden x DC today.
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Alden and Omega again today. Earth Chamios Indy's and a Planet Ocean.

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J Crew Natural CXL WTB or, as I refer to them, "compliment supermagnets". Mrs. Darkclassic likes them too - so I got that goin for me, which is nice.

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Black on black on black. Black shell makes all 170 pounds of me feel pretty tough guy

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Whiskey Thursday since I WFH on Wednesday.

Rain ☔️ today
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Green Tankers - Unionmade
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AOC brown scotch grain boots and moleskin for casual holiday party tonight. View attachment 1084901

My latest addition to the cult. More on the way.

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Aldens and watches
Reverse Chamois WTB & Sinn 757
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Natty CXL on Modified.

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Mocha for breakfast. Alden x Leffot mocha shell .
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Alden x Leffot alpine grain boots in the office today
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Color 8 tankers today. Happy Friday, everyone.

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Leffot suede Indy's for a chilly Friday morning. View attachment 1085183

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Finally got to wearing my Alden 6 eyelet plain toe chukka from B&M. Got rid of the flat laces and went with round laces. I like this look better on these shoes as they are less formal. Still not sure if I know what I'm doing with laces but experimenting has been fun ... View attachment 1085190

Its casual Friday and I, too, went with the 6 eyelet chukka. Indoors and outdoor sunrise shots.

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Friday Regulars for me

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But this time with the added bonus of finding out that there was a hot debate in the office of who was going to tell me I had a "sticker" on ******. They finally worked up the courage, and my proud "It's actually an embroidered leaf!" was not met with same enthusiasm. I defend my fashion choices!

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Quick comparison between mocha a 8
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Happy Friday! Alpine grain tanker and Seiko Green Turtle today.

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Color 8 Dr. Jones today.

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Sport watch, Luminox Navy Seal and Alpine LHS View attachment 1085287 View attachment 1085288

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Happy Friday!

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I'll wear 'em tomorrow...

In the meantime...

More Mocha...

I tried to get a picture to show how different these are than color 8.

The red tones with brown are incredible.

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Amaretto today gang. Have a fantastic Saturday!
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B&M calf’s for the granddaughters ballet recital.
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Fantastic showing all around this week. Enjoy your ballet recital. Congrats to those who got some of the Mocha. Have a fantastic Saturday gents!

-Mike

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Amaretto today gang. Have a fantastic Saturday!
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Now I’m convinced, @Misterg12 does in fact have my favorite boot collection! (

Spoiler: Exception!

next to our beloved Mayor @mdubs of course)

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Is there any way that I could be an 11.5C in the Aberdeen (toebox crunch in the 11 size) and a 10.5D in the Van lasted BB unlined penny loafers?? The 11.5C Aberdeen feels really good with a bit of heel slip in my smaller foot. My larger foot feets firmly planted. I brannock an 11D with a 12 heel to ball measurement.

I do have an 11D BB loafer that I bought used which is a bit of heel slip, but not awful. I also have the regular 11D LHS in shell which do seem to have a fair amount of heel slip. I am thinking that the unlined loafer has more give than the 11D LHS which is why it feels better.

I just tried on the 10.5D Van BB loafer and it feels pretty darn good. No heel issues and no pinching anywhere.

TLDR: Is it possible to brannock an 11D, Aberdeen an 11.5C and Van last a 10.5D. Bonus: My AE 65 last size is a solid 11D.

You guys are awesome, thanks.

~savvy

I actually think yes, there’s a pretty good chance this could work. But there is no substitute for trying in person.

 

[smfdoc]

Shopping in suede

 

[Shawnc]

Crazy week at work pushed my shoe maintenance to today. Shell is amazing, here's a circle shot of what i wore this week and cleaned up this am. With all the snow and mud this week, they looked like crap. Not a bit of product applied, all wipe, brush, buff. I love shell.......

The one exception was the Dearborns. I dont get to wear my shoes too hard but the DB's may be the one exception. They are the only boots I'm comfortable wearing 10 months out of the year. Scuff's, crappy edge, and other imperfections on these required a little more attention. No before pic's but i am very pleased with how they turned out....

 

[Andrew Carkhuff]

TSM wingtips while I run some errands today

 

[madhat]

Shopping in suede

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Such a great color.

Crazy week at work pushed my shoe maintenance to today. Shell is amazing, here's a circle shot of what i wore this week and cleaned up this am. With all the snow and mud this week, they looked like crap. Not a bit of product applied, all wipe, brush, buff. I love shell.......

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The one exception was the Dearborns. I dont get to wear my shoes too hard but the DB's may be the one exception. They are the only boots I'm comfortable wearing 10 months out of the year. Scuff's, crappy edge, and other imperfections on these required a little more attention. No before pic's but i am very pleased with how they turned out....

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Man those dearborns are awesome.

TSM wingtips while I run some errands today

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Ravello makes even errands special

 

[Misterg12]

Thanks Dawg and I agree. Definitely need to put some miles on these pup's.



Much thanks RTP. Nice to see you back and posting. Not many collections I enjoy more than yours.



Dude.......c'mon man!!!!

Haha.. Thank you brother.

Fantastic showing all around this week. Enjoy your ballet recital. Congrats to those who got some of the Mocha. Have a fantastic Saturday gents!

-Mike

Thank you Mike. It was a good time by all my friend.

Now I’m convinced, @Misterg12 does in fact have my favorite boot collection! (

Spoiler: Exception!

next to our beloved Mayor @mdubs of course)

Thank you for the kind words my friend. I owe my nice collection to many here including you.

Crazy week at work pushed my shoe maintenance to today. Shell is amazing, here's a circle shot of what i wore this week and cleaned up this am. With all the snow and mud this week, they looked like crap. Not a bit of product applied, all wipe, brush, buff. I love shell.......

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The one exception was the Dearborns. I dont get to wear my shoes too hard but the DB's may be the one exception. They are the only boots I'm comfortable wearing 10 months out of the year. Scuff's, crappy edge, and other imperfections on these required a little more attention. No before pic's but i am very pleased with how they turned out....

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Love each and everyone of these.

 

[ELClodge]

TSM wingtips while I run some errands today

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Real stunners, and these are running up the wish list super fast. I’m missing a wingtip boot and something not on commando, so I keep coming back. It’s seems all my Alden desires will keep me waiting into 2020 and beyond though.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Most recent addition to my collection of boots. No, it’s not exotic but holy cow am I in love. Right off the bat, these are an amazing fit and probably my most comfortable boots. I am diggin’ the additional stitching that Brogue has included on this new iteration of the Tanker. (No @MrDV -level manicured lawn at this time of the year, but thought I’d snap a couple outdoors as it’s been a very long time.)

 

[audog]

Tobacco Chamois straight tip boots AoC-73's to go walk the dog who doesn't really seem interested.