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

[Webbo]

Having posted the other day that I got my first pair of Indy's on a trip to the US I am now a full convert. Just perfect for my feet, I cannot believe I have waited so long and I will admit that previously I never understood all the praise, I do now. A lot of my other shoes will now be finding new homes.

It means that now I am going to try and search for a pair of 8 Shell Indies in a 10.5E (my plan is to wear them in all weathers here in the north of England), if anyone can help me in this quest I will be eternally grateful. European stockists are almost impossible to find and cost a fortune, US stores wont ship to the UK so a previously owned pair seems my only chance. Thanks in advance if anyone can point me in the right direction,

 

[Thrift Couture]

Having posted the other day that I got my first pair of Indy's on a trip to the US I am now a full convert. Just perfect for my feet, I cannot believe I have waited so long and I will admit that previously I never understood all the praise, I do now. A lot of my other shoes will now be finding new homes.

It means that now I am going to try and search for a pair of 8 Shell Indies in a 10.5E (my plan is to wear them in all weathers here in the north of England), if anyone can help me in this quest I will be eternally grateful. European stockists are almost impossible to find and cost a fortune, US stores wont ship to the UK so a previously owned pair seems my only chance. Thanks in advance if anyone can point me in the right direction,

Reach out to these guys and see if they can help. They are in the US, but very knowledgeable and helpful.

https://www.ealdwineraleigh.com/

 

[JoeRogan]

This. Mine looks darker. Tours looks "more green", if that makes sense. Pic of mine from yesterday.

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His are roughout chamois, yours are suede that’s why

 

[aero25]

These are up for sale on eBay. Ravello 11D from TSM about five years ago. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...29466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111 View attachment 1274775

I was just thinking that we haven't seen you around the thread in a while. Sorry to see that pair of loafers need a new home. Even more sorry there's no chance they'd fit me! The #8 Indy's you posted look pretty great. They will be a good foil to those awesome Indy's you picked up earlier this year. Uhm, maybe you could post them and get Matt and Jim to run a build? Y'know, for science!

Toe only comes up to where my finger rests - thinking these need a down-size from 11.5 to 11.


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Definitely looks like sizing down is needed. Don't forget that you also want to size for where the arch of your foot is. If the widest part of your foot is already at the widest part of the shoe, this may be your best size. Generally speaking, you want to size to whichever part of your foot is proportionally is longer; you heel- to- ball or heel- to- toes. If your ratio is way off, seek a store for try on sessions. If you do not have a stockist nearby, work with one over the phone to have a couple likely sizes shipped to you.

 

[James1051]

Boots and mole hairs for a cold Friday morning.

 

[AEShoeMan]

Some natty cxl to close out the work week. Have a good one gents!

 

[Vocans]

Having posted the other day that I got my first pair of Indy's on a trip to the US I am now a full convert. Just perfect for my feet, I cannot believe I have waited so long and I will admit that previously I never understood all the praise, I do now. A lot of my other shoes will now be finding new homes.

It means that now I am going to try and search for a pair of 8 Shell Indies in a 10.5E (my plan is to wear them in all weathers here in the north of England), if anyone can help me in this quest I will be eternally grateful. European stockists are almost impossible to find and cost a fortune, US stores wont ship to the UK so a previously owned pair seems my only chance. Thanks in advance if anyone can point me in the right direction,

You could also see if you can find someone (or use a service) willing to proxy them for you and ship them to the UK. If you go that route, I would check alden of madison, the shoe mart, alden of DC and the alden shop in San Francisco. All four of those shops tend to stock E widths.

 

[audog]

Some natty cxl to close out the work week. Have a good one gents!
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You beat me to it, wearing Natty NST's today as well.

 

[darkclassic]

Plaza snuff WTBs

 

[DocWatson]

One of our coldest mornings yet means the trees are dropping their remaining leaves, with the sidewalks resembling carpets of yellow and red. Saying goodbye to fall with the unlined dovers.

 

[CMT1]

Another day of Color 8 - Unlined Brooks Brothers LHS from their blowout sale this past early spring.

I hope everyone has a great weekend, as always!

 

[Misterg12]

Indys today as well. Have a great day guys!!

 

[DWH]

I was just thinking that we haven't seen you around the thread in a while. Sorry to see that pair of loafers need a new home. Even more sorry there's no chance they'd fit me! The #8 Indy's you posted look pretty great. They will be a good foil to those awesome Indy's you picked up earlier this year. Uhm, maybe you could post them and get Matt and Jim to run a build? Y'know, for science!

I love science, and I love these boots.

 

[Alden Northwest]

My first foray into selvedge denim courtesy of Naked and Famous Weird Guy LHT. Wanted to wear suede today but was scared of the indigo stains so went with the safe calfskin option courtesy of B&M.

 

[robster35]

I love science, and I love these boots. View attachment 1275490 View attachment 1275491

Which Indys are these?