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

[Bob21]

Thanks Liz. I'm looking for a dark gray vs a "light black" if that makes sense.

It appears there a slight color variations between pairs

I have Earth Chamois A/T Indy's from AoC. I waited a long while before doing any kind of maintenance. Up until then, I thought they looked more grey or even a very dark green in some light.

I've been using them as a winter boot with great success - totally waterproof, very good grip. However, now that I wipe them down regularly I'd definitely call them a black boot.

 

[audog]

I have Earth Chamois A/T Indy's from AoC. I waited a long while before doing any kind of maintenance. Up until then, I thought they looked more grey or even a very dark green in some light.

I've been using them as a winter boot with great success - totally waterproof, very good grip. However, now that I wipe them down regularly I'd definitely call them a black boot.

A great winter boot, mine are a light shade of black, bordering on grey, even my wife says so, and women can't be colorblind - it's impossible.

 

[mr.invincible]

Thanks for the tips, guys!

so, i turned a DSW square toe friend to the dark side.
got him into alden madison for some kingwings.
they actually had some on sale... 30% off shell lwb double waterlock WITH eyelets.
so he bought those. PSA.. they have more of those on sale!
they also had some George boots in #8 in my size for 30% off.
do i NEED those?

What else was on sale? I might have to pick up my third pair!

 

[MrDV]

I wore my cordovan color 8s in a light rain and i notice some water spots/marks. is there way to to get rid of them? for future reference, is it ok to wear shells in the rain?

Good question,
Expect conflicting responses.
IMO,
Some shell water marks can be brushed out, while others will be permanent.
I like alpine grain on commando for the rain. I wear shell on dry days. Easy to do in San Diego.

 

[johnnymiz]

Apparently, i did, in fact, need them

 

[jjschube]

 

[ironclad]

Apparently, i did, in fact, need them

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Looking great in your George boots! I picked up a pair 2 years ago and find myself reaching for them with some frequency.

 

[madhat]

Apparently, i did, in fact, need them

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Sweet! Rarely seen here, but they do have a spot in my heart (though I don't own a pair)

 

[smfdoc]

I wore my cordovan color 8s in a light rain and i notice some water spots/marks. is there way to to get rid of them? for future reference, is it ok to wear shells in the rain?

There is a great discussion of this on vcleat.com. Please go check it and the other posts out. Link. The site is run by @davidVC

 

[AJ1]

NSTs today. Initially was on the fence with the NST make-up, now it’s one of my favorites.

 

[zippyh]

Cigar Indy for Pre-Seattle Snowpacalypse II lunch with wifey. It just started snowing. We're doomed. (For some amusement, check Seattle media for grocery store pics.)

And a Speedy.

 

[James1051]

Apparently, i did, in fact, need them

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really like the George boots.
Anyone have the humus suede George that B+M does?

 

[johnnymiz]

Thanks for the tips, guys!



What else was on sale? I might have to pick up my third pair!

I didnt really pay attention because the only thing in my size was the George boot and i went in to buy it.
I do think he had the 8 george in 9.5e
He also had a few color 8 longwings with black edges and eyelets and leather soles in 10e (my buddy's size)
I saw some suede saddles.
They have a bunch 30% off....final sale. None of the sale stuff is on their webpage. You gotta call... and you should call if your interested.

 

[johnnymiz]

And Alden Madison...nice guys, good experience....i would buy there again

 

[audog]

And Alden Madison...nice guys, good experience....i would buy there again

Have only dealt with them once, over the phone and I got the same impression, they seemed to want to help me get the boot I wanted and took the time to make sure I knew what I was getting and making sure I was confident of sizing. I'm sure that is because they hadn't dealt with me and I'm in Illinois and they are not. Overall, would deal with them again without hesitation. But then again, I have never had a negative experience with any Alden retailer I have dealt with, unlike some stores from another American Shoe company, headquartered in the state to the north of me.