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

[savvysartorial]

Not sure what you mean about fading, exactly. Darker shell colors tend to get lighter over time and lighter shell colors tend to get darker. Doesn't really have anything to do with whiskey, per se.

Right, so a worn in pair of whiskey turns brownish in the rolls and wears darker.

What if you stick that worn pair of "brownish" whiskey shoes in the sun? Can you lighten them to their former glory?

 

[savvysartorial]

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[chipshot]

Grey not brown, it's membrane.. clearly see it on aged Whiskey ?..

 

[Vocans]

Right, so a worn in pair of whiskey turns brownish in the rolls and wears darker.

What if you stick that worn pair of "brownish" whiskey shoes in the sun? Can you lighten them to their former glory?

No, they'll just keep darkening. To my knowledge there isn't a tipping point that causes them to suddenly go back to being lighter again. Putting them in the sun just accelerates the darkening that would otherwise occur from normal wear.

 

[audog]

No, they'll just keep darkening. To my knowledge there isn't a tipping point that causes them to suddenly go back to being lighter again. Putting them in the sun just accelerates the darkening that would otherwise occur from normal wear.

So what we are finding out is that eventually everything winds up the same color. Of course, it may take a lifetime, so most of us will never find out if it is true or not.

 

[audog]

Cross Post from AE thread. Thanks to all who currently serve, and those who have served in our Armed Forces.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Thank you for the response. I am curious as to why every other shell color seems to fade and whiskey is impervious!

Those look extremely light still which I love.

Whose makeup is that and how old are they? I've seen the exact makeup from Alden of San Fran, Alden DC, and maybe one other place all bearing the same model #... 97285.

Yes that’s the one. I picked these up from Alden DC about five years ago. They are much darker than they used to be. Whiskey definitely changes color but they darken while color 8 and cigar lightens.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Footwear entropy of sorts.

Regression to the mean brown.

 

[audog]

Regression to the mean brown.

YES!!!!

 

[mdubs]

Ravello Stunner Sunday
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Those Ravello WT Boots are just magical Mr. G! Those look stellar on you bud!

Heading out to see Midway. No spoilers please. I want to see who wins.

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Those Snuff Indy Chukkas are just superb and look great on you! Very nice bud!

Sunday View attachment 1276848 Black Shell LHSez today post a beautiful lap swim ?‍♂️, we swim outdoors year round here. Rain, hail no problem.. lightning major problem..

Those are a great choice! Looking great. Lightning and water are not a good combination.

Newly acquired 405 Indys. Noticed a little hiccup in the stitching and what looks like a really thin little split in the welt. Cosmetically this one little spot doesnt bother me too bad but this isnt something that could affect the longevity of the boot or anything is it? I figure its nothing but wanted to be sure before i started wearing em

Should be fine and won't impact performance at all. That would be replaced whenever you resole the shoes.

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Reverse Tobacco Chamois Indy’s today on a beautiful fall day in North Carolina.

Jim, this is a great post! Great to see you out and enjoying your weekend with your pup. Not shabby use of the Indy Boots either...

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Awesome looking Indy Boots and a really cool looking dragon fly.

Aberdeen Tankers ..

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Those NST Boots are looking just superb my friend! Love them!

The recent sun fading conversation has had me thinking...

I've seen what happens to whiskey shell as it ages... It darkens up quite a bit. Picture below courtesy of @mdubs
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What happens if you try to sun fade whiskey shell either when it's new or when it starts to darken like the photo above? Can you bring it back to its original honey color without the dark spots?

Savvy, all shades of Shell Cordovan approach the same medium brown color over time. Horween did an interesting article on this a while back... Whiskey and Ravello darken to it and Cigar and Color #8 fade to this shade. Most say that Black stays the same, but I would guess that with enough time, it would probably lose some pigment and go to the same shade as well.

Alden x JCrew longs to kick off the work week
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Those Tan Calf Gunboats are looking just superb on you today my friend!

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Don, those Navy NST Boots are just phenomenal! Looking great as always bud!

Hi gents,
I’ve purchased my first pair on Indy Boots and have a question. I’ve been wearing them for a few days and I’ve noticed what appears to be a nail coming through the insole by the heel cup of the right boot. Has anyone had similar issues? I purchased them from the Shoe Mart . Thanks
Patrick

Patrick, I may need some eye adjustments, but I don't see the aforementioned nail. However, if there is a nail in them poking through, I would contact TheShoeMart. They will get it squared away for you, no problem.

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DC, those Grain CT Boots are looking just stellar on you today bud! Very nicely done!

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Madison Tankers today

Jim, those Madison King Tankers are looking just phenomenal on you today! Awesome work!

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Looking great today in your boots, are those Black Suede? Having a hard time figuring it out...

Have to be my favorites
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Beautiful Cigar CT Boots today Matt. Those guys are looking just great and have an amazing color on them!

@savvysartorial i don’t think you can go back the lighter, honey color of whiskey. I’m wearing my whiskey wingtip oxfords (bals) today. They have been sun faded over the years... View attachment 1277208 View attachment 1277209

RTP, those Whiskey WT Balmorals are looking just phenomenal. Those have such a beautiful shade on them!

Snowing like crazy outside, so staying in a doing some boot brushing. These guys are next! View attachment 1277333

Those Plain Toe Boots are looking just amazing on you. Love the broguing around the ankle. Awesome!

Black Shell today honoring all those who have fought for our freedom. Thank you men and women, you are appreciated and loved. View attachment 1277337

Looking absolutely great today in your Black Shell Tassels! Very nicely done!

-Mike

 

[audog]

Those Ravello WT Boots are just magical Mr. G! Those look stellar on you bud!




Those Snuff Indy Chukkas are just superb and look great on you! Very nice bud!




Those are a great choice! Looking great. Lightning and water are not a good combination.




Should be fine and won't impact performance at all. That would be replaced whenever you resole the shoes.




Jim, this is a great post! Great to see you out and enjoying your weekend with your pup. Not shabby use of the Indy Boots either...




Awesome looking Indy Boots and a really cool looking dragon fly.




Those NST Boots are looking just superb my friend! Love them!




Savvy, all shades of Shell Cordovan approach the same medium brown color over time. Horween did an interesting article on this a while back... Whiskey and Ravello darken to it and Cigar and Color #8 fade to this shade. Most say that Black stays the same, but I would guess that with enough time, it would probably lose some pigment and go to the same shade as well.



Those Tan Calf Gunboats are looking just superb on you today my friend!




Don, those Navy NST Boots are just phenomenal! Looking great as always bud!




Patrick, I may need some eye adjustments, but I don't see the aforementioned nail. However, if there is a nail in them poking through, I would contact TheShoeMart. They will get it squared away for you, no problem.




DC, those Grain CT Boots are looking just stellar on you today bud! Very nicely done!




Jim, those Madison King Tankers are looking just phenomenal on you today! Awesome work!




Looking great today in your boots, are those Black Suede? Having a hard time figuring it out...




Beautiful Cigar CT Boots today Matt. Those guys are looking just great and have an amazing color on them!




RTP, those Whiskey WT Balmorals are looking just phenomenal. Those have such a beautiful shade on them!




Those Plain Toe Boots are looking just amazing on you. Love the broguing around the ankle. Awesome!




Looking absolutely great today in your Black Shell Tassels! Very nicely done!

-Mike

Thanks Mike, yes the Brogue are Black suede, can't remember what Mack called them, but they are black suede on Commando.

 

[AHS]

My new 990s. 11 AA/B so sleeker than the normal Barrie last shoe.

AHS

 

[JSO1]

Hi gents,
I’ve purchased my first pair on Indy Boots and have a question. I’ve been wearing them for a few days and I’ve noticed what appears to be a nail coming through the insole by the heel cup of the right boot. Has anyone had similar issues? I purchased them from the Shoe Mart . Thanks
Patrick

Not a nail - it’s a glob of glue that’s hardened up into a ball.

 

[mdubs]

My new 990s. 11 AA/B so sleeker than the normal Barrie last shoe.

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AHS

Those King PTBs are looking great and agree that the B width looks pretty amazing.

-Mike

 

[AHS]

Those King PTBs are looking great and agree that the B width looks pretty amazing.

-Mike

Thanks, Mike. The Barrie last is so wide... I’m surprised more people don’t wear their normal size in a B or C width as opposed to sizing down (ie wearing a 10.5 D instead of an 11). Although I also know all too well how challenging it can be to find narrow widths.

AHS