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

[Misterg12]

The "secret" revealed. Thanks Matt! I find myself attempting this shot, but find I have to take quite a number of photos to get one that even begins to look right. I will continue to practice. Now to find a yellow thing to lean on...........

I typically take a bunch myself. The yellow thingy is the tail of a fish. Good luck finding one of those lol

 

[smartbrother]

Ravello LHS today

 

[FibroblastsMakeLeather]

I’m not sure what fit issues you have, but I have found the Hampton, Barrie and TB lasts work well with my high instep and wide feet. If you dialed in the Barrie you may give a look at Hampton. Oddly, I wear the same size in all three.

I think @M635Guy might be correct that my 975AC are seconds and might have lasting issues. This leads to some discomfort.

 

[darkclassic]

Good morning all,
Monday: TSM Whiskey LWB

Tuesday: B&M Plaza Shortwing + beagles

Today: Breaking in my new PACs

 

[Shawnc]

Thanks Don. Our good friends at Alden of Carmel.

 

[woofmang]

OK - had to try... (Please excuse my messy office.)

Props to the master, @Misterg12

 

[Misterg12]

OK - had to try... (Please excuse my messy office.)

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Props to the master, @Misterg12

Well done my friend!

 

[Jmccle2]

The rain finally passed, so I was able to wear my new Wingtip boots from B+M today.

 

[audog]

Black Shell boots on a rainy Wednesday afternoon.

 

[chipshot]

Hair cut and lunch with my wife.. was fun.. even had a cocktail before lunch.. vacation kinda day.. iconic shoe

 

[zippyh]

For Whiskey Wednesday

 

[jamesnyc]

Sorry for newb question in advance. How can you guys purchase in cordovan LHS loafer in rare color? (Cigar, Ravello, or other rare color)

Is it through GMTO only? If so, does any Alden shop offer that?

 

[madhat]

Sorry for newb question in advance. How can you guys purchase in cordovan LHS loafer in rare color? (Cigar, Ravello, or other rare color)

Is it through GMTO only? If so, does any Alden shop offer that?

Shops have their own make ups that are made as they are given allocations. It could be as few as 12 pair a year. You'll need to find a shop with a style you like and get on their waiting list. Depending on the color/model, you could be waiting a few years. I suggest building a relationship with a shop through purchases as well.
There's no MTO with Alden, and GMTOs would be organized through your relationship with a shop.

 

[chipshot]

This guy has asked this same question on all shoe sites.. dubious .. I'd pass

 

[Texasmade]

This guy has asked this same question on all shoe sites.. dubious .. I'd pass

What other shoe sites are there?