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

[frankmartin]

Back from factory restoration. Other than some polishing and brushing, Alden didn't do anything to the uppers. They still look like aged cigar. New sock liners, new soles.

My only question is whether or not to get lulu taps before I wear them. My normal wear pattern is toe wear and outer heel, but the toe damage seems to vary by last and maker - some are worse than others. I have them on one pair of EG and they have been a nice addition, although walking on concrete felt a little odd at first.

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I'm wondering if anyone has ever had a Vibram or Topy sole protector sheet applied to just the toes. Maybe the first inch or two, thus leaving most of the leather sole untouched. Seems like it would be easier to replace than lulu tips and less noisy than either lulu tips or those plastic toe protectors.

 

[zippyh]

I'm wondering if anyone has ever had a Vibram or Topy sole protector sheet applied to just the toes. Maybe the first inch or two, thus leaving most of the leather sole untouched. Seems like it would be easier to replace than lulu tips and less noisy than either lulu tips or those plastic toe protectors.

Kind of the inverse of what Alden does with crepe sole where they put leather on the tips.
I think topy tip would be irritating AF and it'd always be catching on carpets.

 

[madhat]

Kind of the inverse of what Alden does with crepe sole where they put leather on the tips.
I think topy tip would be irritating AF and it'd always be catching on carpets.

Agreed. I know AE specifically added the leather "toe tap" on their crepe because testers were tripping walking up stairs as the toe of the crepe caught different than they were expecting.

 

[M2511]

Kind of the inverse of what Alden does with crepe sole where they put leather on the tips.
I think topy tip would be irritating AF and it'd always be catching on carpets.

There is a version of flush toe tap that is rubber. I haven’t seen it used often though.

 

[frankmartin]

Kind of the inverse of what Alden does with crepe sole where they put leather on the tips.
I think topy tip would be irritating AF and it'd always be catching on carpets.

I've never found topy'd shoes to catch on carpets. They do however eliminate toe drag.

 

[smfdoc]

Today is wingtip Wednesday on this somber anniversary. I find it difficult to accept how much things have changed since that day. I would comment further, but that is not the purpose of the thread. So I will move on to day three of my first boot week.

 

[darkclassic]

Pepsi has the account at this office, but a coworker smuggled the good stuff in today.

 

[audog]

Pepsi has the account at this office, but a coworker smuggled the good stuff in today.
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Who's makeup are those boots, and are they still available, they are awesome!

 

[up1911fan]

Pepsi has the account at this office, but a coworker smuggled the good stuff in today.
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Who's makeup are those boots, and are they still available, they are awesome!

Same question. Boots are stellar! Also much prefer Coke to Pepsi.

 

[audog]

Same question. Boots are stellar! Also much prefer Coke to Pepsi.

When they did the New Coke thing years ago, I went out and bought 10 cases of old coke, was planning on storing it in the basement, unopened, and savor one or two a month until gone and then search for a decent Pepsi alternative, then they brought coke classic back, so I had a lot of Coca Cola in storage, oh well.

 

[darkclassic]

Thanks guys, I scored these as TSM seconds and they are stamped Leffot but I've never seen them otherwise. They were listed as barrie but are on the Grant last, with commando sole, brown grain with brass hardware. Wish they were 360 welt (my preference) but otherwise a terrific makeup.

 

[Don L]

BB Tassels

 

[woofmang]

Thanks guys, I scored these as TSM seconds and they are stamped Leffot but I've never seen them otherwise. They were listed as barrie but are on the Grant last, with commando sole, brown grain with brass hardware. Wish they were 360 welt (my preference) but otherwise a terrific makeup.

They remind me of the original Dearborn, except with a captoe and without the suede shaft. Nice!

 

[oskrusa]

Plaza Color 8, from Yenni.

 

[up1911fan]

Plaza Color 8, from Yenni.

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Love these, one of my favorite pairs.