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

[stook1]

Just got a beautiful pair of Saddle Shoes! From an eBay seller who is also a member here and has an excellent collection for sale. Really impressed!

Alden 994 Shell they look like they have been worn once. By the way, my socks are not white. They are light gray argyle.

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Nice! I have a similar pair coming tomorrow from ealdwine except on the plaza last.

 

[M635Guy]

I'm a little late to the game with the collections, but there's a similar thread on GYW that happens every once in a while, so here's a few pix:

Cap Toes

(L to R: Paul Evans Marrone, Grant Stone English Tan, Alden Snuff Cap toe, AE Natty Shell Strand, AE Olive Strandmok)

AE tan nubuk Strandmok (arrived after all these pix)

Handsewn Toe/NST Boots

(L to R: Grant Stone Bourbon Ottwas, GS Crimson Ottawas, Alden Mahongany shell Indys, Alden Choco Tankers, Alden natty CXL NST)

Longwings

(L to R: Grant Stone Dune, Florsheim shell 93605, Florsheim Golden Harvest, Alden x Jcrew Tobacco, Alden x Leffot Chamois)

Chukkas

Alden 1493 Snuff and 14928 Hunting Green

AExMD Olive

Bluchers/Derbys
Grant Stone Cognac shell PTB

Alden brown CXL Dover

More boots
Alden Ravello Wingtip boots

Alden Snuff Wingtip boots

Alden #8 Naval Boots

Grant Stone British Tan cap toes

Other members of the closet

Alden Ravello NST

AE "Mistake McTavish" (mis-dyed Dublin - a happy accident)

Grant Stone Dune CXL loafers

And - 'tis the Season

AE Jingle Bell Mocs

 

[TimothyF]

I tried to get to the bottom of this online, but to no avail. But what exactly is this chamois leather that Alden uses? Is it from the actual exotic animal, or a specially treated cowhide? I ask because their "kudu" leather is just a variation on chromexcel, which is cow.

If the answer is what I guess it is, does Alden make any exotic leather shoes? Other than cordovan of course, which some may or may not consider exotic.

 

[audog]

I'm a little late to the game with the collections, but there's a similar thread on GYW that happens every once in a while, so here's a few pix:

Cap Toes

(L to R: Paul Evans Marrone, Grant Stone English Tan, Alden Snuff Cap toe, AE Natty Shell Strand, AE Olive Strandmok)

AE tan nubuk Strandmok (arrived after all these pix)

Handsewn Toe/NST Boots

(L to R: Grant Stone Bourbon Ottwas, GS Crimson Ottawas, Alden Mahongany Indys, Alden Choco Tankers, Alden natty CXL NST)

Longwings

(L to R: Grant Stone Dune, Florsheim 93605, Florsheim Golden Harvest, Alden x Jcrew Tobacco, Alden x Leffot Chamois)

Chukkas

Alden 1493 Snuff and 14928 Hunting Green

AExMD Olive

Bluchers/Derbys
Grant Stone Cognac shell PTB

Alden brown CXL Dover

More boots
Alden Ravello Wingtip boots

Alden Snuff Wingtip boots

Alden #8 Naval Boots

Grant Stone British Tan cap toes

Other members of the closet

Alden Ravello NST

AE "Mistake McTavish" (mis-dyed Dublin - a happy accident)

Grant Stone Dune CXL loafers

And - 'tis the Season

AE Jingle Bell Mocs

Damn Dude, that is a nice collection!!!! Those color 8 Naval boots almost have me salivating..........Excellent and great photography as well.

 

[M635Guy]

I tried to get to the bottom of this online, but to no avail. But what exactly is this chamois leather that Alden uses? Is it from the actual exotic animal, or a specially treated cowhide? I ask because their "kudu" leather is just a variation on chromexcel, which is cow.

If the answer is what I guess it is, does Alden make an exotic leather shoes? Other than cordovan of course, which some may or ma

Alden's chamois and "kudu" are both cow-leathers from Horween. If Alden has done anything recently that isn't cow or shell, I'm not aware of it.

 

[Gabru]

Happy Holidays! Alden x JCrew Brassvello LWBs.

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-Mike

Looks great, nice way to add little jingle to your step!!

 

[James1051]

I'm a little late to the game with the collections, but there's a similar thread on GYW that happens every once in a while, so here's a few pix:

Cap Toes

(L to R: Paul Evans Marrone, Grant Stone English Tan, Alden Snuff Cap toe, AE Natty Shell Strand, AE Olive Strandmok)

AE tan nubuk Strandmok (arrived after all these pix)

Handsewn Toe/NST Boots

(L to R: Grant Stone Bourbon Ottwas, GS Crimson Ottawas, Alden Mahongany Indys, Alden Choco Tankers, Alden natty CXL NST)

Longwings

(L to R: Grant Stone Dune, Florsheim 93605, Florsheim Golden Harvest, Alden x Jcrew Tobacco, Alden x Leffot Chamois)

Chukkas

Alden 1493 Snuff and 14928 Hunting Green

AExMD Olive

Bluchers/Derbys
Grant Stone Cognac shell PTB

Alden brown CXL Dover

More boots
Alden Ravello Wingtip boots

Alden Snuff Wingtip boots

Alden #8 Naval Boots

Grant Stone British Tan cap toes

Other members of the closet

Alden Ravello NST

AE "Mistake McTavish" (mis-dyed Dublin - a happy accident)

Grant Stone Dune CXL loafers

And - 'tis the Season

AE Jingle Bell Mocs

Stunning photos! So many great shoes here!
To name just one, mmmmm that Ravello WTBoot. Holy cow!

 

[savvysartorial]

Out and about tonight with some nice blue suede tankers

Spoiler: Grant Stone goodies

 

[M635Guy]

Stunning photos! So many great shoes here!
To name just one, mmmmm that Ravello WTBoot. Holy cow!

I'm not @mdubs, but I do have most of a cowhide and a willingness to use it

 

[audog]

Alden's chamois and "kudu" are both cow-leathers from Horween. If Alden has done anything recently that isn't cow or shell, I'm not aware of it.

So their Kudu isn't really Kudu, just some cow hide labeled Kudu? I know the AE Kudu Caen boots I have are actual Kudu Antelope leather, hoping the GS upcoming boots are "real" Kudu as well, not a Horween cowhide labeled Kudu. In the final analysis, I guess it doesn't matter if one likes the look of a boot/shoe.

 

[TimothyF]

So their Kudu isn't really Kudu, just some cow hide labeled Kudu? I know the AE Kudu Caen boots I have are actual Kudu Antelope leather, hoping the GS upcoming boots are "real" Kudu as well, not a Horween cowhide labeled Kudu. In the final analysis, I guess it doesn't matter if one likes the look of a boot/shoe.

I have a weird rule that a fairly-priced pair of calf/cow skin shoes should cost 1/2 the price of shell cordovan shoes, assuming same maker, same quality, same style of course. So that would make the Alden non-shell shoes overpriced by my logic. If it's a rarer leather, then the equation changes.

I would sometimes get the urge to get every leather color combo from a maker, and then I'd remind myself I don't have to buy these shoes, and how many pairs of shoes do I need really?

 

[audog]

I have a weird rule that a fairly-priced pair of calf/cow skin shoes should cost 1/2 the price of shell cordovan shoes, assuming same maker, same quality, same style of course. So that would make the Alden non-shell shoes overpriced by my logic. If it's a rarer leather, then the equation changes.

I would sometimes get the urge to get every leather color combo from a maker, and then I'd remind myself I don't have to buy these shoes, and how many pairs of shoes do I need really?

I'm afraid I have left the "need" portion of the equation a long time ago, it's now a hobby or collection or whatever. I really only NEED about 3 or 4 pair, but have quite a few more

 

[M635Guy]

So their Kudu isn't really Kudu, just some cow hide labeled Kudu? I know the AE Kudu Caen boots I have are actual Kudu Antelope leather, hoping the GS upcoming boots are "real" Kudu as well, not a Horween cowhide labeled Kudu. In the final analysis, I guess it doesn't matter if one likes the look of a boot/shoe.

AE's Kudu is real (I wanna say CF Stead) and Grant Stone's is the real deal also (pretty sure also from Stead).

The Alden article is nice leather, but a variation of Horween's CXL tannage

 

[audog]

AE's Kudu is real (I wanna say CF Stead) and Grant Stone's is the real deal also (pretty sure also from Stead).

The Alden article is nice leather, but a variation of Horween's CXL tannage

I guess I don't have a real problem with them calling it Kudu, but at Alden prices, one should get the real deal if ordering "Kudu". As an aside, I'm looking forward to the GS Kudu boots, and the Kudu on my AE's is almost like butter it's so soft.

 

[audog]

AE's Kudu is real (I wanna say CF Stead) and Grant Stone's is the real deal also (pretty sure also from Stead).

The Alden article is nice leather, but a variation of Horween's CXL tannage

I should add that I am a huge CXL fan on boots, so guess I can let Alden slide on this one