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

[Vocans]

Thanks! Hope for additional styles is restored!

Only lasts I know for sure aren't made in a 3E are Leydon (max is an E) and Plaza (max is 2E), but there may be others. I know Grant comes in 2E but not sure about 3E.

 

[sazon]

Cork sole Color 8 indys.

 

[M635Guy]

Much appreciated! and WOW, it really took a lot of nerve to experiment on a pair of rare shells! Gonna try it out this weekend.

All of us had the identical thought... (one of those "you go first" moments...)

 

[schweezly]

On the LHS, which do you prefer more...Suede or CXL?

I’m leaning towards snuff suede but brown cxl can be had as seconds. I can’t help but think the CXL will age better

 

[troika]

1492s

 

[smfdoc]

Copley, Modified, 379 (I believe), Aberdeen, (don't you have a 3E Grant smfdoc?) and a few others as I recall as well.

Yep, you are correct. The Grant last can be ordered in EEE as well. I do find I need to go up 1/2 size for the Grant, but they do come in EEE. I, personally, only have pairs on Grant, Barrie, Hampton and TB.

 

[coolarrow]

Nothing wrong with a little Ocho 975-0!

 

[TimothyF]

For the Brooks/Alden cordovan tassels, is the advice to go 1/2 size up? I'm pretty normal 9D with a higher instep. I like loafers to fit comfortably not tight, and I read the Aberdeen last of the BB tassel loafers pinch the toes. Should I go up to 9.5D, or stay with 9D?

 

[ymc226]

Cordovan longwings with commando sole.

 

[JSO1]

Cigar x TSM

 

[Alden Northwest]

Alpine Grain today.

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These are nearing the top of my list of boots to acquire, great look!

 

[Alden Northwest]

Maiden voyage of my new Snuff LWBs.

 

[audog]

These color 8's are showing the dryness in the crease, brushing and Bick4 didn't do much. Wonder if it's the finish coming off of these? Yes, it's Golden Retriever shedding season.

 

[M2511]

These color 8's are showing the dryness in the crease, brushing and Bick4 didn't do much. Wonder if it's the finish coming off of these? Yes, it's Golden Retriever shedding season. View attachment 1153790

This particular one (specifically the right foot shoe) looks like what my pair of ravello wtb were doing at the flex point. I sent them to TSM but apparently they pretty much do what has been mentioned here, rubbing alcohol and water followed by some VSC or saphir products.

 

[audog]

This particular one (specifically the right foot shoe) looks like what my pair of ravello wtb were doing at the flex point. I sent them to TSM but apparently they pretty much do what has been mentioned here, rubbing alcohol and water followed by some VSC or saphir products.

Scares me a bit to attack them with rubbing alcohol, but guess I may have to do it.