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

[patrick_b]

Lucky for me I hit it nearly two years ago. Really something to look forward to.

And to think I was dreading it. Now...not so much .

 

[patrick_b]

Sometimes I wish I were a loafer guy. And then my wallet thanks me (the only time it does so).

The one loafer that keeps me guessing is the 6243F. I blame @Burzan for all his great IG images.

 

[mdubs]

Ravello NST boots from TSM for my daughter’s graduation day (she finished second grade).
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Tommy, your Ravello NSTs are looking amazing, but even more so, congratulations on your daughter's graduation from second grade!

Had a great time at @jpm1 Alton Alan meet and great last night. Lots of fun,food, drink, conversation and I finally got to meet @M635Guy . I love how a simple shoe forum brings people to gather.
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Glad that you, JPM, and M635 had a good time!!! Yeah, it is fun how seemingly small connections can go a long way...

These were one of my first Alden purchases, 10+ years ago.

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Patrick, well, you had good wisdom back then too, they look great still to this day!

Ravello WTBs

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SV, your Ravello WT Boots are looking absolutely spectacular!

New to me!

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Wow, great pickup! Those LHSes are fantastic my friend!!!

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Thursday. Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Blucher. Marcoliani Navy Argyles OTC. Epaulet Navy Super 130's Flannel Walt Trousers.

-Mike

 

[breck81]

Lucky for me I hit it nearly two years ago. Really something to look forward to.

And to think I was dreading it. Now...not so much .

Due to a family history of colon cancer I get to go in two years instead of 7-10 years!!! Hip hip Poohray!

Sorry I couldn’t resist. *insert laughing/crying emoji*

 

[ironclad]

Thursday. Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Blucher. Marcoliani Navy Argyles OTC. Epaulet Navy Super 130's Flannel Walt Trousers.

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-Mike

Very classy, Mike.

 

[madhat]

Thursday. Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Blucher. Marcoliani Navy Argyles OTC. Epaulet Navy Super 130's Flannel Walt Trousers.

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-Mike

Those look really nice on foot!

 

[Akeem]

Thursday. Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Blucher. Marcoliani Navy Argyles OTC. Epaulet Navy Super 130's Flannel Walt Trousers.

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-Mike

such a nice shoe. a bit dressy for my wardrobe, but still looks awesome.

ravello is the would-be king in the Alden world

 

[Akeem]

Due to a family history of colon cancer I get to go in two years instead of 7-10 years!!! Hip hip Poohray!

Sorry I couldn’t resist. *insert laughing/crying emoji*

damn, that sucks. at least you're getting a colonic cleanse every 2 years.

 

[Bob21]

Hi all,

I'm a longtime lurker; I've been looking to purchase my first pair of Aldens for a while now and settled on the unlined suede chukkas with the flex sole. I'm hoping for some advice on sizing since I haven't had an opportunity to get in store to try them on and a pair just popped up on TSM. Seems like a good time for a Father's Day gift to myself, right?

I'm a wider 10.5D on the brannock with a high arch. On AE's 5/511 last and Carmina's Soller, I've gone with 10.5E in AE and 9.5 with Carmina and found them to be a good fit. AE's Gobi chukka in 10.5D is probably the most comfortable shoe I own.

The Alden's I'm looking at would be 11D on the Leydon. From reading back through previous posts, most people seem to agree the Leydon runs narrow. I know the rule of thumb regarding a half size/width so I'm hoping to hear thoughts on whether taking the plunge on these might be a good idea. TSM has an excellent return policy but I worry I'd talk myself into just keeping them once I received them even if fit wasn't ideal.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/thoughts!

 

[DWH]

Hi all,

I'm a longtime lurker; I've been looking to purchase my first pair of Aldens for a while now and settled on the unlined suede chukkas with the flex sole. I'm hoping for some advice on sizing since I haven't had an opportunity to get in store to try them on and a pair just popped up on TSM. Seems like a good time for a Father's Day gift to myself, right?

I'm a wider 10.5D on the brannock with a high arch. On AE's 5/511 last and Carmina's Soller, I've gone with 10.5E in AE and 9.5 with Carmina and found them to be a good fit. AE's Gobi chukka in 10.5D is probably the most comfortable shoe I own.

The Alden's I'm looking at would be 11D on the Leydon. From reading back through previous posts, most people seem to agree the Leydon runs narrow. I know the rule of thumb regarding a half size/width so I'm hoping to hear thoughts on whether taking the plunge on these might be a good idea. TSM has an excellent return policy but I worry I'd talk myself into just keeping them once I received them even if fit wasn't ideal.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/thoughts!

Excellent Father's day gift to yourself! Get other sizes from TSM so you'll know whether or not there is a better size out there for you. I haven't seen going up in length on Leydon.

 

[Akeem]

I find the Leydon last to be true to size. But the Alden chukka on the Leydon causes pinching on the medial side which I believe is due to the stitching style and placement. When I was shopping for my first pair of these, Leffot was recommending me to order the flex chukka in the E width due to this pinching.

 

[oskrusa]

Hi guys — heads up for those of you who are on the market for a pair of color 8 Tankers.

Adam from AoC just received a shipment of Tankers on Truebalance last, just drop him an email for availability.

 

[patrick_b]

I find the Leydon last to be true to size. But the Alden chukka on the Leydon causes pinching on the medial side which I believe is due to the stitching style and placement. When I was shopping for my first pair of these, Leffot was recommending me to order the flex chukka in the E width due to this pinching.

very well said. I ended up going TTS in a D width. An E would have been better but suede is forgiving and subsequently stretched out where needed.

If you have the option, go with an E width. Good thing is that knowledgeable retailers like TSM, Leffot, etc. stock that model in E.

 

[89826]

Hi all,

I'm a longtime lurker; I've been looking to purchase my first pair of Aldens for a while now and settled on the unlined suede chukkas with the flex sole. I'm hoping for some advice on sizing since I haven't had an opportunity to get in store to try them on and a pair just popped up on TSM. Seems like a good time for a Father's Day gift to myself, right?

I'm a wider 10.5D on the brannock with a high arch. On AE's 5/511 last and Carmina's Soller, I've gone with 10.5E in AE and 9.5 with Carmina and found them to be a good fit. AE's Gobi chukka in 10.5D is probably the most comfortable shoe I own.

The Alden's I'm looking at would be 11D on the Leydon. From reading back through previous posts, most people seem to agree the Leydon runs narrow. I know the rule of thumb regarding a half size/width so I'm hoping to hear thoughts on whether taking the plunge on these might be a good idea. TSM has an excellent return policy but I worry I'd talk myself into just keeping them once I received them even if fit wasn't ideal.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/thoughts!

Look for chukkas on the barrie last. Sounds like they will be a better fit.