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

[audog]

Been wondering I shall get a pair of Brooks Brother Leydon Unlined dude Blucher or TSM second’s Natty CXL LHS...

So I picked the Whiskey and think it over.
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Of course the answer is get them both . Whiskey looking great by the way!

 

[galileo]

Of course the answer is get them both . Whiskey looking great by the way!

Just found 7.5 Natty is gone lol

 

[audog]

Just found 7.5 Natty is gone lol

Ouch, someone has a Natty in your size.

 

[audog]

Don't know if everyone saw this, was posted on the Alden appreciation Facebook page, but I liked it. If the OP is on this thread, thank you.

 

[BackInTheJox]

Just found 7.5 Natty is gone lol

That was me. I bought the 7.5 and 8. Not sure I will keep either, but definitely won’t be keeping both. I will let you know (and won’t crease them when trying them on in case I send them back!)

 

[galileo]

That was me. I bought the 7.5 and 8. Not sure I will keep either, but definitely won’t be keeping both. I will let you know (and won’t crease them when trying them on in case I send them back!)

yay sure! Not confident on Van last though - my heel is too narrow and tongue pad is non-existent in Hong Kong.

By far the single last that won't hurt or fits well is Leydon 7.5E lined, weird.

 

[BackInTheJox]

yay sure! Not confident on Van last though - my heel is too narrow and tongue pad is non-existent in Hong Kong.

By far the single last that won't hurt or fits well is Leydon 7.5E lined, weird.

Yeah I have a pair of lined color 8 shell LHS in 8D and they fit well up front but are a bit loose in the heel. I need really thick socks or an insert to make them work. So I’m thinking 8D unlined CXL will not work unless they’re lasted much tighter; 7.5D may be too small all around though.

 

[galileo]

Yeah I have a pair of lined color 8 shell LHS in 8D and they fit well up front but are a bit loose in the heel. I need really thick socks or an insert to make them work. So I’m thinking 8D unlined CXL will not work unless they’re lasted much tighter; 7.5D may be too small all around though.

Same same. Tried 7D and it's too small. 7.5D much better in front but won't lock down the heel, and unlined makes it even worse.

 

[BackInTheJox]

Same same. Tried 7D and it's too small. 7.5D much better in front but won't lock down the heel, and unlined makes it even worse.

Well then it sounds like 8D will almost certainly go back. 7.5D maybe. An 8C might be best (and I’m typically an E in many shoes).

 

[savvysartorial]

Happy tax day! Alden 9016 to start the week fresh in black shell. These shoes always make me happy!

 

[audog]

Good Monday Morning, tax day in USA and dog to vet for shots day here. Brogue Cognac NST boots, Barrie

on Commando.

 

[AEShoeMan]

Kicking off the week in the AoM jumper boots. Have a good one gents!

 

[darkclassic]

Maiden voyage of the B&M WTBs on Grant.

 

[johnnymiz]

first outing with my new 4th Avenue boots from Yenni.
I love all eyelets and pct is by far my favorite style of shoe.
would've rather had leather (or even neocork) soles because I am hard on commando edges, but overall, the shoes are awesome and I am very happy with them.

 

[BackInTheJox]

405s in bright daylight bringing out the orange tones.