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

[JSO1]

Yeah that's a good idea. Around the corner from me, but have never made it to the shop. Guess here's my opportunity.

Was the shell torn on your pair? That's the killer for me. I rarely use the hooks anyways, but dont think I can keep wearing them torn

Yeah hope so. Totally my fault. Trying to take them off with one hand while holding a squirmy 11 month old in the other. Lesson learned.

Soon you’ll be teaching the kid to lace them up for you instead!

 

[Raimar]

First time poster on this thread, since I don't have many Alden shoes. Just wanted to share this split toe modified last pair I recently thrifted (with an identical set in black) during a DC museum stroll. The toe piece replacement was very bad though.

 

[madhat]

First time poster on this thread, since I don't have many Alden shoes. Just wanted to share this split toe modified last pair I recently thrifted (with an identical set in black) during a DC museum stroll. The toe piece replacement was very bad though.

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Welcome! Whether you have 1 or 50, we're always happy to see Aldens on foot!

 

[urbanwoodsman]

They're perfect for fall. And I bet they're comfortable, too.

I ended up snagging the All Weather Walker; stoked for these for the Fall. I really wanted some boots or cordovan loafers, but they sold out in my size.

 

[justridiculous]

Ha! Just saw these in the B&S section:

DROP Alden 947 all weather walker 9D $100

FS Alden 947 all weather walker 9D Barrie Last complete with box and bags, no trees.

www.styleforum.net

What a killer deal. If anyone here is a 9D, they should jump on these.

 

[AMD500]

Knocking around the house today, post fishing this morning (wearing AE boots) and changed into plain, ole' Natty Indy boots. Kind of liking the Raleigh denim for weight and feel View attachment 1222332

Short of never wearing them, does anyone here know of a way to keep Natty boots looking new? I have tried VSC but..........

Oh I do embrace it, it's just that Natty looks so, well good, when new. I wish I were Bill Gates rich, I'd just wear a new pair every time

Embrace the patina. Natty chrome is the king of chromexcel, similar to color 8 shell. Only gets better with age.

 

[madhat]

Embrace the patina. Natty chrome is the king of chromexcel, similar to color 8 shell. Only gets better with age.
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Leave it to AMD to show some well loved boots!
I've never been a fan of the fleshy color of brand new Natty CXL, but the color on those is much more to my liking (especially the quarters)! I've only got one pair of natty, and it's a heavily burnished (the most so I could find) pair of AE HM.

 

[audog]

Embrace the patina. Natty chrome is the king of chromexcel, similar to color 8 shell. Only gets better with age.
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OK, those look awesome. I happen to like the "fleshy" color of new Natty, but also like the well worn, patina of boots like these. Have a pair of AE Natty HM's that are about the color of the toes on your Indy's and they are unique to me, mine, no one else has a pair like them.........

 

[audog]

Leave it to AMD to show some well loved boots!
I've never been a fan of the fleshy color of brand new Natty CXL, but the color on those is much more to my liking (especially the quarters)! I've only got one pair of natty, and it's a heavily burnished (the most so I could find) pair of AE HM.

AE HM's tend to get dark and burnished, it looks good. My original query was posted as I happen to really like the color of Alden Natty when new. But I also realize that, short of leaving them in the bags on the shelf, this color won't last for long. What about scrapes/scratches/dings? I need help with that as I tend to be "somewhat rough" on footwear.

 

[AMD500]

AE HM's tend to get dark and burnished, it looks good. My original query was posted as I happen to really like the color of Alden Natty when new. But I also realize that, short of leaving them in the bags on the shelf, this color won't last for long. What about scrapes/scratches/dings? I need help with that as I tend to be "somewhat rough" on footwear.

All mine see are a brush, and maybe once a year some vsc it they are looking dry. For really stubborn scrapes I use an old tshirt after the brush. Yours are looking great by the way!!

 

[audog]

All mine see are a brush, and maybe once a year some vsc it they are looking dry. For really stubborn scrapes I use an old tshirt after the brush. Yours are looking great by the way!!

Thanks I think they look ok, but a couple of scratches bother me

 

[Alcibiades]

Rank these plain toes

- Color 8 unlined dover, black edge
- Color 8 unlined dover, antique edge
- Color 8 classic PTB (990)
- Color 8 classic PTB on commando (990C)
- Color 8 PTB with antique edge and leather sole

 

[madhat]

Rank these plain toes

- Color 8 unlined dover, black edge
- Color 8 unlined dover, antique edge
- Color 8 classic PTB (990)
- Color 8 classic PTB on commando (990C)
- Color 8 PTB with antique edge and leather sole

Move the last to third, then occasionally flip one and two as your mood and occasion strikes.
Oh, and the former fourth, now fifth, it's ok if there's a blank space before it. I'm not a fan of commando and shoes much. ;D

 

[audog]

Move the last to third, then occasionally flip one and two as your mood and occasion strikes.
Oh, and the former fourth, now fifth, it's ok if there's a blank space before it. I'm not a fan of commando and shoes much. ;D

Agree, Commando on shoes doesn't make sense to me, on boots however...........far superior to Dainite for a rubber sole.

 

[Shawnc]

Move the last to third, then occasionally flip one and two as your mood and occasion strikes.
Oh, and the former fourth, now fifth, it's ok if there's a blank space before it. I'm not a fan of commando and shoes much. ;D

Wow, this absolutely works for me (minus the antipathy towards commando)