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

[MrDV]

faded cigar x madison

 

[Don L]

 

[Alden Northwest]

Bumping hoping someone has done the shoe / boot combo in Barrie so I can get this pre-order in

I don't see much difference in sizing between boots and shoes on the Barrie, I am the same 9D in both. However I do notice a difference depending on the material of the shoe. Suede fits tighter than anything else for me. Whether it be LWBs, boots, or loafers, all my suede shoes fit the tightest. Calf is middle of the road for boots and shoes. Shell fits the largest of all three. All are still well within the bounds of a good fit, I just tend to wear thin socks with the suede and thicker with shell. The reason most accept for this is that suede is very supple so it fits the last really tight, shell is a lot more stiff so doesn't go on the last near as tight as suede, calf is middle of the road.

 

[Alden Northwest]

25 degrees last night makes for fall colors and thus green boots this morning. Along with pants that really need to go to the tailor.

 

[smfdoc]

The Indy boots little brother.

 

[caffed]

TSM Color 8 Indys today

 

[ctmike]

The Indy boots little brother.

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Hey all - first time long time, etc.

How are you liking these? I was actually pondering heading to TSM after work today to purchase a pair, so you post is serendipitous.

I need a pair of shoes for the winter months that have a rubber sole (probably anathema in these parts, but I cannot stand the feeling of wearing boots, so these seemed like a potential compromise). I also need a shoe that will stand up to a lot of vacation walking/still look semi-decent. I'm thinking these might be them.

I'd love to hear any feedback. Thanks!

 

[Misterg12]

Ravello on this gorgeous day.

 

[Alden Northwest]

Hey all - first time long time, etc.

How are you liking these? I was actually pondering heading to TSM after work today to purchase a pair, so you post is serendipitous.

I need a pair of shoes for the winter months that have a rubber sole (probably anathema in these parts, but I cannot stand the feeling of wearing boots, so these seemed like a potential compromise). I also need a shoe that will stand up to a lot of vacation walking/still look semi-decent. I'm thinking these might be them.

I'd love to hear any feedback. Thanks!

No offense to any owners, but I find the TB last to be a bit clunky for shoes, works better for boots IMO.

If you want a rubber sole and all day comfort you might look into the all weather walker on crepe soul.

Or Needsupply has some shoes built on the wedge sole. The wedge is very comfortable and good for all day use.

Need Supply Co Catalog | Need Supply Co.

Need Supply Co Catalog | Need Supply Co.

needsupply.com

 

[woofmang]

Burnished Tan LHSs (with a few drops of dew) this beautiful fall day:

 

[ctmike]

No offense to any owners, but I find the TB last to be a bit clunky for shoes, works better for boots IMO.

If you want a rubber sole and all day comfort you might look into the all weather walker on crepe soul.

Or Needsupply has some shoes built on the wedge sole. The wedge is very comfortable and good for all day use.

Need Supply Co Catalog | Need Supply Co.

Need Supply Co Catalog | Need Supply Co.

needsupply.com

Thanks - I strongly considered these calf All Weather Walker Longwings on crepe. I love my other Alden Longwings, and I know how the Barrie last fits me.

Alden Men's 97720 - Long Wing All Weather Walker - Dark Brown Smooth Calfskin

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I like the way they look better than the Indy shoe, yet I've heard that crepe sole can be absolutely deadly on a wet, smooth surface. I don't have any personal experience with them, though. All of my non-athletic shoes have leather soles. Would I be better served with a commando sole rather than a crepe sole? I'm considering the specific experience of walking on wet/snowy cobblestones and city streets.

 

[audog]

Afternoon suede NST

 

[smfdoc]

Thanks - I strongly considered these calf All Weather Walker Longwings on crepe. I love my other Alden Longwings, and I know how the Barrie last fits me.

Alden Men's 97720 - Long Wing All Weather Walker - Dark Brown Smooth Calfskin

Find brand name shoes online at The Shoe Mart. We offer Alden Shoes and other top quality brands from dress shoes to athletic wear. Shop for quality brand name shoes online from a store you can trust!

www.theshoemart.com

I like the way they look better than the Indy shoe, yet I've heard that crepe sole can be absolutely deadly on a wet, smooth surface. I don't have any personal experience with them, though. All of my non-athletic shoes have leather soles. Would I be better served with a commando sole rather than a crepe sole? I'm considering the specific experience of walking on wet/snowy cobblestones and city streets.

I agree that the Indy boots are more comfortable than the Indy shoe. They have the same soles. I like commando, but have no experience with crepe, but I would bet they are far more comfortable than the Indy shoes I have.

 

[kelpqq]

Thanks - I strongly considered these calf All Weather Walker Longwings on crepe. I love my other Alden Longwings, and I know how the Barrie last fits me.

Alden Men's 97720 - Long Wing All Weather Walker - Dark Brown Smooth Calfskin

Find brand name shoes online at The Shoe Mart. We offer Alden Shoes and other top quality brands from dress shoes to athletic wear. Shop for quality brand name shoes online from a store you can trust!

www.theshoemart.com

I like the way they look better than the Indy shoe, yet I've heard that crepe sole can be absolutely deadly on a wet, smooth surface. I don't have any personal experience with them, though. All of my non-athletic shoes have leather soles. Would I be better served with a commando sole rather than a crepe sole? I'm considering the specific experience of walking on wet/snowy cobblestones and city streets.

I had the exact same shoe, but be careful, although the crepe sole is a comfortable option, it's really heavy, plus the sole wears down pretty quickly, much faster than leather and commando would. Think how faster you indy boot heel worn down, it's sort of like that

 

[audog]

What a great day!!!! just heard from Adam that my AoC-112's are in and shipping today! Natty!!!!!!!