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

[smfdoc]

I didn't see the last listed for that pre-order.... unless I missed it?

Go to this page, there are only 2 boots listed and it is the first one.

 

[aero25]

Go to this page, there are only 2 boots listed and it is the first one.

Yeah, I missed it the first time. Thanks.

 

[Misterg12]

Welcome to October. I’ll start it of with these.

 

[andiandi]

Welcome to October. I’ll start it of with these.
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Did you change the hooks? They are stunning.

723 Loafers still going strong after the third resoling! the welt looks dreadful though.

 

[Misterg12]

Did you change the hooks? They are stunning.

723 Loafers still going strong after the third resoling! the welt looks dreadful though.
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Thank you. No hooks change.

 

[audog]

Welcome to October. I’ll start it of with these.
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Beautiful choice to start the month! Went with an Autumnal color palate this morning myself. Can't top your excellent photo though.

 

[Misterg12]

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[audog]

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Dude -your killing me with the stunning photos!!!

 

[Misterg12]

Beautiful choice to start the month! Went with an Autumnal color palate this morning myself. Can't top your excellent photo though. View attachment 1045024

Dude -your killing me with the stunning photos!!!

Excellent choice and thank you my friend.

 

[AJ1]

Thanks guys, looks close enough and can probably get away with it for the office. Would love to have the real deal but prefer to take the savings and apply to a new pair of shoes.

Alden Madison has some excellent shell belts that are $245 (I think) and available in two widths. Very nicely made, and no annoying branding on the buckle.

They're lighter, but as @sterlingindigo said, close enough for government work. Could be darkened if so desired

My AEs don't either. The thing I like about AE tab belts is I can actually get a gold tone buckle!

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[AJ1]

awesome photo, colors really pop too! So i have to ask, how long does it take to get the perfect shot? Assuming you are using a DSLR or some type of upgraded camera?

Welcome to October. I’ll start it of with these.
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[Misterg12]

awesome photo, colors really pop too! So i have to ask, how long does it take to get the perfect shot? Assuming you are using a DSLR or some type of upgraded camera?

Thank you AJ. I just use my IPhone X in portrait mode. I usually take 10 or so to get the one I like which gives the neighbors plenty of time to wonder what the hell im doing.

 

[M635Guy]

The CXL Dovers today

 

[ELClodge]

The CXL Dovers today

I think we picked up the same pair during the same sale last year - how many wears do you think you've put on these? I just looked at the data, and was surprised to see I'm at 35 (!), so probably need to give them a rest. They are showing quite a bit more creasing than yours, but I generally like the beat up look of them. Yours seem to have a glow about them, which I do miss.

 

[elTiburon]

Good morning my friends and fellow fine footwear enthusiasts! So I picked up these Brooks Natty CXL loafers on the Aberdeen last. I have always had a problem because my feet are not the same size. My right foot is about 1/4 size smaller than left. I had actually ordered the loafers in 9.5 & 10 to see if I could try to resell the mismatched pair, but the 9.5 was too small for the right. My question is: what have any/some of you done to COMFORTABLY make up just the teeniest tiniest amount of volume—so little that with thick socks the problem is almost negated but with thin socks it is more prominent and well, I don’t want to wear winter socks everyday..... heel pads? tongue pads? any reco on thin insoles? Thanks guys I appreciate any insight.


TL;DR: My feet are two different sizes by about 1/4-1/2 size. What can I do to make up extra volume??