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

[darkclassic]

Plaza WTBs in snuff

 

[audog]

We are out of milk, go get me some, please she said. Tassel loafers/no socks off to store.

 

[jamesnyc]

Yo @chipshot we'll let you handle this one

Do you guys own cordovan loafer in black?

 

[madhat]

Just out of curiosity, and want to know learn. What do you guys think of cordovan loafer with black color?

I see most of cordovan loafers are #8 or cigar in SF. Does cordovan in black color consider not preferable?

Black shell is great. Many people here don't wear black much, and they also love the added color variations of non-black colors. I have three pairs of black shell - a Allen Edmonds Park Ave and Higgins Mill, as well as the new slip on chukka I posted here yesterday evening. One thing to note - black shell isn't as black as other blacks. Many people call it a black jelly bean as it's almost a very dark grey. I think it looks great, but again, I just don't need that much black. I have 6 total pairs of black out of 70+ pairs.

 

[madhat]

Alden:

Spoiler: AE

I've sold my Dundee chukkas

 

[M635Guy]

These made me wear them today...

 

[madhat]

There is always the NST monk on plaza from AoM and Brogue!

Good call! I'm holding off on purchases for a bit, but I might try to get on a pre-order later this year.

 

[flylikeneagle]

After 3 months of sun fading these two Color 8 pairs, my “Sunrello” shoes are at the perfect color for me.

The color is somewhere between Ravello and Mocha. A nice red/brown mixture.

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Beautiful. These look color 4 to me!

 

[SLCRich]

Do you guys own cordovan loafer in black?

I own exactly 0 pairs of black shoes. There's only been one that makes me want to change that too...

Swoon

 

[caffed]

Do you guys own cordovan loafer in black?

Not loafers but I have three boots. For me the key requirement is being unglazed. Glazed black shell starts approaching a patent leather look which I am not found of as I dress casual.

 

[Vocans]

My Alden collection definitely leans to the more casual side and I currently only have one pair of black shell (unlined Dovers). I'm not sure if it has as much to do with the color black as it does me not being big on monotone makeups generally, which most black shell makeups are. I'm a big fan of antique edges on Color 8, brass/nickel eyelets and speedhooks, contrast stitching and other similar details that draw the eye.

 

[madhat]

Alden:
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Spoiler: AE

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My Alden collection definitely leans to the more casual side and I currently only have one pair of black shell (unlined Dovers). I'm not sure if it has as much to do with the color black as it does me not being big on monotone makeups generally, which most black shell makeups are. I'm a big fan of antique edges on Color 8, brass/nickel eyelets and speedhooks, contrast stitching and other similar details that draw the eye.

Oh, thanks! You reminded me of my other black pair! Your antique edges comment reminded me of my black shell Leeds with chili edges. I almost bought a pair of black shell Patriot seconds, but they were from different pairs and the hand stitch didn't match.

Spoiler: AE Leeds

 

[Don L]

 

[chipshot]

Love Black Shell and regularly post them here. I wear LHSes and BB Jet Black Tassels.

 

[gilby]

Ravello Tankers - B&M