The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[M635Guy]

I didn't know what else to do, so Choco Tankers

 

[Sudonihm]

Hoping someone can point to a place to buy replacement laces for my Alden Kudu chukkas. I ordered the Shoemart 21" chukka laces, but they are too thin in comparison to what is on the chukkas now (and for what I want on them).

 

[coolarrow]

Patina! Cigar captoe blucher. About 5YO.

 

[elsalvatrucha]

Wore two classics this week. The PTB hold a special place as it was my first Alden

 

[audog]

Brogue Burgundy Calf "army" boots, TB, Waterloc

 

[Don L]

 

[oskrusa]

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Great pair. Are those on hunting green suede from Unionmade?

 

[Don L]

Great pair. Are those on hunting green suede from Unionmade?

Bingo

 

[audog]

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GG laces????

 

[Don L]

GG laces????

Hanger project I believe

 

[Darkmark]

Brogue Burgundy Calf "army" boots, TB, Waterloc View attachment 1143322

Love these. Torn between these and #8 jumpers

 

[audog]

Love these. Torn between these and #8 jumpers

it depends on the last, I guess. I like TB and these were available. #8 jumpers would be awesome however. I guess the real answer is, you can't go wrong with either (maybe you should get both!)

 

[bik2101]

what's the best way to try on shoes to make sure they fit correctly.
got a pair of unlined chukka on the way that I had to re-buy because my original pair after wearing for the past year I was brought to realize are too narrow.
so want to make sure the pair on the way are right sized or would need to be exchanged.

 

[up1911fan]

Dentist office shot.

 

[audog]

what's the best way to try on shoes to make sure they fit correctly.
got a pair of unlined chukka on the way that I had to re-buy because my original pair after wearing for the past year I was brought to realize are too narrow.
so want to make sure the pair on the way are right sized or would need to be exchanged.

I don't know the "best way" but I put them on, lace them up and walk around a bit on carpet. If they are way off, you will know it really soon. Since I'm a pretty generic 8.5/9D I don't really have the issue much as if it's an 8.5 or 9D I can wear it without discomfort. Actually measure in between 8.5 and 9, but Alden's seem to be "loose" enough in tolerance that I don't have an issue, usually. I say, put them on and see and that's the "best way" to check.