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

[smfdoc]

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.

My experience matches yours. I happen to be wearing some natty shell today which was purchased 2.5 years ago. They do not get a great deal of wear, just every 4-5 weeks. I went back and pulling a picture from their first wearing that was taken indoors and without any alterations for flash, saturation, etc. I then took a picture today in the same office, with the same lack of any post processing. They are getting darker. Maiden wear first.

 

[elsalvatrucha]

Feeling envious of all the rare shell but love these Color 8 by Leffot.

 

[Perfectcircles]

My experience matches yours. I happen to be wearing some natty shell today which was purchased 2.5 years ago. They do not get a great deal of wear, just every 4-5 weeks. I went back and pulling a picture from their first wearing that was taken indoors and without any alterations for flash, saturation, etc. I then took a picture today in the same office, with the same lack of any post processing. They are getting darker. Maiden wear first.

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Do you store them in the shoe box or on a rack?

 

[audog]

Today’s post lap swim. View attachment 1278003

Have a pool at your house, or go to a club or something? I miss my pool............

 

[audog]

My experience matches yours. I happen to be wearing some natty shell today which was purchased 2.5 years ago. They do not get a great deal of wear, just every 4-5 weeks. I went back and pulling a picture from their first wearing that was taken indoors and without any alterations for flash, saturation, etc. I then took a picture today in the same office, with the same lack of any post processing. They are getting darker. Maiden wear first.

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They look awesome in both photos!

 

[chipshot]

I am 6’1” .. home pools are two strokes.. I frequent the Aquatic Center for 25 yard and 50 meter lanes.. go find one Dog.. I know your an ex swimmer looking for a nice relaxing swim ?‍♂️

 

[smartbrother]

I am 6’1” .. home pools are two strokes.. I frequent the Aquatic Center for 25 yard and 50 meter lanes.. go find one Dog.. I know your an ex swimmer looking for a nice relaxing swim ?‍♂️

I, too, am a two-stroker. Much to my ex-girlfriend's chagrin.

 

[audog]

I am 6’1” .. home pools are two strokes.. I frequent the Aquatic Center for 25 yard and 50 meter lanes.. go find one Dog.. I know your an ex swimmer looking for a nice relaxing swim ?‍♂️

At the house we sold, we had a 35 ft long pool in the yard, one side was a constant 4 foot depth, could swim laps all day. Put a pool (more recreational) in my son's back yard this past summer as my current yard won't accommodate a pool . You are right 3 strokes and I'm running into the wall. Have to join the Y as there is no where else here. As a competitive swimmer since age 8, I miss swimming laps. Does that make me strange? Can't just "have fun" in a pool as I don't know how, but that's what the ocean is for, right?

 

[smfdoc]

Do you store them in the shoe box or on a rack?

I store them in shoe trees, inside flannel bags and on the shelf of a hanging shoe bag.

 

[DWH]

I meant to get a pic of these out in the sunlight. Oh well.

 

[gilby]

Sasso Boot - B&M

 

[mdubs]

Epaulet Brixton boots
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P, good to see you here and Nice to see an old goodie, the Brixton again!

One of my only pairs where the shell is turned to be lighter towards me, the one who stares at it all day!
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Hah. Well them Ravellos are looking just superb my friend!

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Daytrippers in the morning sun.

Absolute stunners right there. Nicely done!

Faded #8 X Leffot
X Tanker Tuesday
I like the white stitching contrast
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D, those are just off the hook. Nicely done bud as those look insane.

Cigar cap toes putting commando to good use

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V, amazing looking Cigars on you today. Amazing to see snow!

TSM Plaza Brogue Medallion Caps
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Don, just exquisite and I love those pants. That nep is off the hook.

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Yesterday's attempt to get a sunlit shot before some parent teacher conferences.

Hope that your conferences went well because you are looking great!

Tuesday Alden x J. Crew PCT with crucial Guinness socks from our time in Dublin. These were professionally polished two years ago, have seen nothing but brushing since and are still crazy glossy in the right light.

Awesome looking JCrew PCT Boots. That has to be their quintessential model and your pics look just superb!

Alpine grain

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Fantastic looking AG PCT Boots today sir!

Feeling envious of all the rare shell but love these Color 8 by Leffot.

You needn’t be jealous as you have some beautiful looking boots right there!

I meant to get a pic of these out in the sunlight. Oh well.
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Beautiful looking King Indy Boots there D, looks great with your denim.

Sasso Boot - B&M
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Looking just superb in your Sasso Boots today bud!

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Tanker Tuesday. Alden Cigar Shell Cordovan Tankers.

-Mike

 

[MrDV]

Tanker Tuesday. Alden Cigar Shell Cordovan Tankers.

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-Mike

Fantastic tankers mayor

 

[cetrio]

Yesterday wear.