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

[smfdoc]

I started the day in some C&J PTB. I like the look of them in scotch grain, but they are just not comfortable. In self defense I switched to Alden on commando and it was just like putting on tennis shoes in comparison. I will be listing the C&Js.

 

[audog]

I started the day in some C&J PTB. I like the look of them in scotch grain, but they are just not comfortable. In self defense I switched to Alden on commando and it was just like putting on tennis shoes in comparison. I will be listing the C&Js.

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I totally understand your reasoning. The Aldens look awesome BTW.

 

[FibroblastsMakeLeather]

I started the day in some C&J PTB. I like the look of them in scotch grain, but they are just not comfortable. In self defense I switched to Alden on commando and it was just like putting on tennis shoes in comparison. I will be listing the C&Js.

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Sad to hear that Doc. All of that work on the Grasmere soles...

 

[sazon]

Very rainy day in Gotham. Reverse earth chamois from AoC get the call.

 

[JSO1]

Snagged a black shell atom from Ealdwine recently... they have got some killer makeups on last call right now.

Alden Last Call — Ealdwine Raleigh

www.ealdwineraleigh.com

 

[savvysartorial]

Gents, need some advice. Just got this pair of Alden shell boots in the mail from eBay. After examining, I found what I think is the upper starting to separate from the welt on the outside of the foot, near the arch of my foot.

What I can't tell is if it's torn shell or it just needs to be rewelted and good to go. Unless you stretch the leather, you can't see what I've taken a photo of. It's not a critical point of stretching, but I certainly don't want torn leather. However, if it's just loose welt threads I'd wear them until they got worse then resole.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[JSO1]

uh oh

 

[savvysartorial]

Gents, need some advice. Just got this pair of Alden shell boots in the mail from eBay. After examining, I found what I think is the upper starting to separate from the welt on the outside of the foot, near the arch of my foot.

What I can't tell is if it's torn shell or it just needs to be rewelted and good to go. Unless you stretch the leather, you can't see what I've taken a photo of. It's not a critical point of stretching, but I certainly don't want torn leather. However, if it's just loose welt threads I'd wear them until they got worse then resole.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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I can see what I think is the gemming, but I honestly don't see any torn leather. I'm not finding any torn piece/hole where the welt ripped free of the shell, which I think is a good sign.

I'm not a cobbler and I've never taken apart a shoe so I can't quite tell what's going on. My photos aren't the greatest since it's so small and up close...

 

[mdubs]

Faded Color 8
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Prof, hard to argue with the classic 986! But they even look better with the patina added!

Getting warmer again
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Looking superb Galileo in your Suede Tassels! Wow, can't believe it is getting warmer for you already!!!

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Fantastic choice today Dog, those Tankers are just marvelous!

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Still rocking it bud!

Alden x Leffot alpine grain for the Minnesota snow today
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Fantastic and truly durable WT Boots right there. They are looking great!

9751 and navy gabardine for a conservative morning meeting.

CMT, the Black Shell Wing is a thing of beauty and yours are a great example! Love them today on you!

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Don, those AG Alt Wien's are just a superb design. Love them!!! Great socks too!

Some Regina grain on a Monday.
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Wow, it was apparently Grain Day today! Looking great in your RG PCT Boots!

I think I have those in brown. I’m posting a pic for you to compare. I got them on amazon. I’ll check my orders and send you a link. Check you inbox later.
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DWH, those are two just marvelous looking Indy Boots. The King Indy's are pretty hard to top!

I started the day in some C&J PTB. I like the look of them in scotch grain, but they are just not comfortable. In self defense I switched to Alden on commando and it was just like putting on tennis shoes in comparison. I will be listing the C&Js.

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Sorry to hear about your C&J PTBs! It is indeed a hard comparison to go from a Stiff Leather Sole to the Commando!

Very rainy day in Gotham. Reverse earth chamois from AoC get the call.
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Saz, those Reverse Chamois Indy Boots are just killing it! Love them bud!

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Family pictures
Episode 2
Cigar

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Top row: Madison CT, Anatomica PT, Epaulet Indy, Leather Soul Wingtip, leffot Tanker.

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Bottom row: LHS, Shoe Mart NST, Harrison Tassels, A of Carmel LWB.

Dude, just an absolute stunning collection of Cigars! All of those are just magic. I gotta say, those old LS WT Boots are unstoppable. It is pretty amazing to see the Cigar color variation in your collection as well! Just nice work!!!

-Mike

 

[CMT1]

Severely underrated and underrepresented model here! I can feel my wallet itching to get this pair to round out my longwings....

Thank you! They're a great option when I want to wear something of quality that I love, but don't want a lot of attention drawn to my shoes. Plus they are ridiculously comfortable at this point and I can put as many daily miles on them as needed without even a hint of foot fatigue.

CMT, the Black Shell Wing is a thing of beauty and yours are a great example! Love them today on you!

Appreciate it my man and I hope all is well, as always!

 

[smfdoc]

Sad to hear that Doc. All of that work on the Grasmere soles...

It is a sad story, but life will go on.

 

[chipshot]

Savvy.. I would flip muy pronto at a discount and move on.. this is why I don't shop the Bay

 

[savvysartorial]

Thank you! They're a great option when I want to wear something of quality that I love, but don't want a lot of attention drawn to my shoes. Plus they are ridiculously comfortable at this point and I can put as many daily miles on them as needed without even a hint of foot fatigue.



Appreciate it my man and I hope all is well, as always!

Totally agree!

Savvy.. I would flip muy pronto at a discount and move on.. this is why I don't shop the Bay

Thanks, chip! There are many good deals to be had on eBay if one is watching. I've picked up quite a few good/rare(r) ones for cheap.

That said, eBay has one's back if things go poorly...

 

[M635Guy]

Wore weather shoes for slushy Toronto and looking at Grad school with my eldest spawn

We're now in Chicago for the same reason. I'm hoping to grab a few minutes in Leffot tomorrow Wed. AM, but both are looking sketchy and the 6PM closing time makes an evening visit impossible. (scheduled with the school from 1-5PM both days, leaving Wed. PM.).

Would love to have found a way to hang with some of the Chicago-area peeps, but our schedule is kinda crap, and packed...

Both pairs I have along are from Leffot (the 2012/14 #8 Naval boots are the others)