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

[sterlingindigo]

What a great day!!!! just heard from Adam that my AoC-112's are in and shipping today! Natty!!!!!!!

Last of the nattys!

 

[zippyh]

#8 Indy lookalikes on the 379X.

 

[chipshot]

Ahh, back to my Cigar LHSes.. missed ya!

 

[savvysartorial]

Late to post today but I walked to breakfast this morning with the Mrs. Rugby and boots for a fall morning!

 

[Pinehurst]

Just got a pair of All Weather Walkers in the mail. (9.5 D, was sized in the Alden shop here in SF as a 9 E). I think they fit ok, but there is definitely a little heel slippage in the right shoe, while wearing fairly thick wool socks (Darn Tough). I remember the salesman saying something about slippage at first but I can't remember if he said a little slippage is normal, or if there should be no slippage at first. Does anyone have advice about this? The left shoe fits pretty darn good by the way.

 

[takashi78]

Why did you buy a 9.5D when you were sized as a 9E ?

 

[audog]

Why did you buy a 9.5D when you were sized as a 9E ?

Because they were in stock????

 

[Shawnc]

Thanks mate, think I will do that! (the 10D safe route that is).

Out of curiosity, did the -1 size +E look sleeker than ur TTS equivalents? The only thing I don't like about Barrie is the ...less than flattering proportions. Comfort wise its obviously a beast.

Bit worried about a Barrie shoe looking clunky.

I share your concern. For me (and this is just my taste) the flat v storm welt makes all the difference in barrie (as well as TB). These Barries are some of my more versatile shoes and to my eyes not ar all clunky.

I think it's the reason of love lonwings on other people but not so much on my feet.

Did you notice what was on TV? ?

I did not but my curiosity is certainly piqued.

 

[galileo]

Saddle Friday

 

[audog]

I share your concern. For me (and this is just my taste) the flat v storm welt makes all the difference in barrie (as well as TB). These Barries are some of my more versatile shoes and to my eyes not ar all clunky. View attachment 1256790
I think it's the reason of love lonwings on other people but not so much on my feet.



I did not but my curiosity is certainly piqued.

I'm the same with longwings on my feet, they look great on others, but I don't think they look good on me. Probably a mental thing, but looking down, I don't like the look on me. BTW those Barries look great!

 

[audog]

Saddle Friday
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But it's still Thursday (at least here in the Central USA)

 

[Pinehurst]

Why did you buy a 9.5D when you were sized as a 9E ?

Wanted to see if I could save $500...

 

[audog]

Wanted to see if I could save $500...

And that, is reason enough. Five hundred bucks is a sizable chunk of change.

 

[takashi78]

Wanted to see if I could save $500...

Now that is a good reason.

 

[chipshot]

Shawnc.. those are amazing 8 NST's... epitome of shell. All the fancy "rare colours" are great... but 8 patina's better than all of em.. my 2 cents.. enjoy the games