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

[mdubs]

Nice showing this week, Mr. Mayor!

Thanks much Woof!

Always appreciate the words Mike, thanks. No walnut, they were listed as the stock color brown. AE was running a sale on seconds and they we're around $200. Remains one of best values. Though every time I see your natty shell version, it pains me to know I will likely never be able to own a pair. I came very close the last time AE offered them during a trunk sale but they cancelled my order after charging my credit card .

I've noticed a gradual (ever so slight) increase in creases on some of your shells and just want to comment on how nicely your shoes are aging. The AoM (I believe) cigar shortwings you just posted look absolutely incredible.

Dang, bummer on the Natty’s, but man you scored on those Browns. Yeah, against popular belief, I do wear and crease my shoes.

Great Ravellos! Love those RARE tassels. Jealous!

Thanks much Prof! Yeah, those Whiskeys are rad and I love the addition of the hand stitched vamp.

I really don't think I needed a pair of the Ravello loafers, but I may be wrong. Love the shade and the leather, just about a perfect looking loafer.

Yeah, you can never have too many Ravello Loafers.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the ravello LHS (and machine stitch shell Indy) is my #1 grail.

I hope that you get them someday!

-Mike

 

[chiggyv]

Brian the Bootmaker resoling a pair of LHS. Thought it might be of interest to a few in this thread.

 

[Alcibiades]

Can’t wait until fall so I can wear boots again (boots have been boxed up since early June). These are two new acquisitions

 

[ironclad]

Can’t wait until fall so I can wear boots again (boots have been boxed up since early June). These are two new acquisitions


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Welcome back, Alci! Long time no post. Good to hear from you again. Both pair are stellar.

 

[schweezly]

Good price on some whisky 9d longwing. Obviously not mine

Alden Longwing Whisky Shell Cordovan Blucher 9 D | eBay

Alden Longwing Whisky Shell Cordovan shoe 9 D Barrie Last. Comes with original dust bags and box. Whisky shell is pretty rare. Only worn twice. The crease on top is visible as is the slight wear on the bottoms. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

rover.ebay.com

 

[Shawnc]

They’re my size...but I don’t know. I feel like I’d rather just buy a nice pair of #8 boots and save $200.

But I’m just a guy without many boots

Smart man. As a guy with virtually every color of shell boot known to man, its the 8's that, by a large margin, get worn the most.

 

[audog]

Can’t wait until fall so I can wear boots again (boots have been boxed up since early June). These are two new acquisitions


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Boots CAN be worn year around you know

 

[caffed]

“Sunrello” brogue cap toe for the Sunday.

 

[audog]

We all love shell and rare leathers, but sometimes back to basics is good. And the new dog and old dog seem to be getting along

 

[up1911fan]

I like Smartwool no shows. No Aldens today so no pics.

 

[smartbrother]

Can’t wait until fall so I can wear boots again (boots have been boxed up since early June). These are two new acquisitions


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Nice! Which laces on the whisky NST?

 

[Alcibiades]

Nice! Which laces on the whisky NST?

Not sure - these laces were included in the box from the vendor (B+M), along with the standard laces. i am thinking about moving to round laces for most "dressier" boots.

 

[audog]

Nice! Which laces on the whisky NST?

I think that they might be these:

Alden Round Waxed Boot Laces - 54" Tobacco

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[Vocans]

Morning all. Plaza NSTs on a rainy day

 

[chipperoo]

Alpine Grain Tanker today.