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

[audog]

Oh I hear ya. I drove to Alden of DC today and I knew there was a 50/50 chance of buying yet another pair of shoes, but luckily I decided to give up and just go home after driving around for 15 minutes looking for parking.

I wonder how many sales are lost because people spend so much time looking for parking?

 

[elTiburon]

https://needsupply.com/mens/sale?brand=984

Figured you guys may find this useful.

Need supply has a good sale on several Alden's. Single strap monk, slip on chukka and the Stuart Chukka all available in good size runs.

I didn’t think I would, but I love that Morris chukka in the Sahara tan. It is calling to me.

 

[madhat]

I didn’t think I would, but I love that Morris chukka in the Sahara tan. It is calling to me.

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It's super awesome. I really want to try a slip on chukka... might do the shell variant...

 

[M635Guy]

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Trying not to wear my only pair of Aldens too much, but it’s difficult. Alden x Brooks Brothers snuff tassel moccasins. Today with socks since it’s a bit brisk.

I really need to make pair number two a priority.

Run those bitches

 

[M635Guy]

The Ravello LWB's look stunning! Congrats to the folks who got them.

 

[audog]

I didn’t think I would, but I love that Morris chukka in the Sahara tan. It is calling to me.

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For some reason, I just don't get this shoe. It looks like a slipper and a shoe had a baby. Probably really comfortable, and the type of footwear that if one gets a pair, they wind up saying why didn't I do this earlier. I just have a hard time with the look. But that's just my thinking on it. If you like it, go for it.

 

[elTiburon]

Run those bitches

I love those. I would have gone with the suede but I already have the AE Acheson in Snuff and Loden. Plus, the BBxAlden tassels I just got in the CXL, to me, are just so damn awesome. I feel like they are indestructible. I think the maiden voyage will of them will be tomorrow. It will be a struggle not to wear them everyday.

 

[elTiburon]

Also, quick question... I know AE front to back, but am new to the Alden family. They do have cork foot beds, yes? I ask because my loafers have a slight amount of heel slip that I am figuring will go away once they conform to my foot and the sole it relaxed a little bit. Is this assumption correct? Sorry about the dumb noob question. Thanks guys.

 

[madhat]

Also, quick question... I know AE front to back, but am new to the Alden family. They do have cork foot beds, yes? I ask because my loafers have a slight amount of heel slip that I am figuring will go away once they conform to my foot and the sole it relaxed a little bit. Is this assumption correct? Sorry about the dumb noob question. Thanks guys.

Cork with metal shanks.

Hopefully just flexing the soles will be sufficient to kill the slip

 

[elTiburon]

For some reason, I just don't get this shoe. It looks like a slipper and a shoe had a baby. Probably really comfortable, and the type of footwear that if one gets a pair, they wind up saying why didn't I do this earlier. I just have a hard time with the look. But that's just my thinking on it. If you like it, go for it.

That is totally fair. I like the cleanness of them, like a wholecut chukka kind of thing. Plus I have been infatuated with suede and CXL lately. I have been searching for the right pair of ivory-type suede shoes for my collection. Really, and I know this is another thread, but Grant Stone has a PTB in ivory that I really like.

 

[BackInTheJox]

Alpine grain for a cooler fall day.

 

[AEShoeMan]

Dual purpose post today:
1) For those of you with the ever popular Indy on CXL with white moc toe stitching - how do you go about cleaning your stitching? Normally I would think you could just use saddle soap as part of an overall cleaning, but I don't believe saddle soap and CXL is likely a good combo. Any suggestions from the experts on here?

2) Alden longwings for me today on a cool fall Thursday morning. I hope everyone has a good one!

 

[audog]

That is totally fair. I like the cleanness of them, like a wholecut chukka kind of thing. Plus I have been infatuated with suede and CXL lately. I have been searching for the right pair of ivory-type suede shoes for my collection. Really, and I know this is another thread, but Grant Stone has a PTB in ivory that I really like.

For what it's worth, and discussing another brand, I have a pair of the GS PTB in Ivory and it is a really great shoe. Just about the right blend of dress (welt and sole) and casual (suede and Ivory) pairs well with everything from jeans to light summer suits.

 

[audog]

Dual purpose post today:
1) For those of you with the ever popular Indy on CXL with white moc toe stitching - how do you go about cleaning your stitching? Normally I would think you could just use saddle soap as part of an overall cleaning, but I don't believe saddle soap and CXL is likely a good combo. Any suggestions from the experts on here?

2) Alden longwings for me today on a cool fall Thursday morning. I hope everyone has a good one!
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I hate to admit this, but I do nothing more than wipe the stitching down with damp cloth as part of regular shoe cleaning.

 

[Misterg12]

For the love 8