THE OFFICIAL ALDEN THREAD FOR 2020 - SHARE REVIEWS, SIZING, ADVICE, AND PHOTOS.

[lcdx22]

Is it blasphemy to say that I like the black shell version better than the color 8 version? Something about black is just so classic.

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Not blasphemous at all, even if untrue

Alden's black shell does look very good. That sheen just makes it pop.

 

[audog]

Color 8 afternoon- Ealdwine James boots in the sun

 

[apl_alt]

Wanted to get this thread’s opinion on snuff suede vs tobacco chamois roughout on a plain toe blucher. I know higher quality suede that Alden uses is super tough, but for all-weather conditions, is it usually a better move just to get tobacco chamois roughout?

 

[jischwar]

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Rocking the namesake's!

 

[jischwar]

Wanted to get this thread’s opinion on snuff suede vs tobacco chamois roughout on a plain toe blucher. I know higher quality suede that Alden uses is super tough, but for all-weather conditions, is it usually a better move just to get tobacco chamois roughout?

Yes, for all-weather and minimal maintenance the chamois is best. Alternatively, snuff suede sprayed with protectant will be weather-resistant but will need to be reapplied as necessary.

 

[audog]

Rocking the namesake's!

Yes

 

[audog]

Well, after looking at all of @mdubs blue suede, I had to.....I mean I couldn't help it. These just in and as long as shipping was the same cost threw the closeout boots in for good measure. The boots are a stretch for me as far as styling, but I kind of like them.

 

[Vocans]

Well, after looking at all of @mdubs blue suede, I had to.....I mean I couldn't help it. These just in and as long as shipping was the same cost threw the closeout boots in for good measure. The boots are a stretch for me as far as styling, but I kind of like them. View attachment 1435532 View attachment 1435533

Both look great, Audog. The boots can be a baby step to you ultimately embracing wingtips

 

[audog]

Both look great, Audog. The boots can be a baby step to you ultimately embracing wingtips

I'm.........scared.......wings are so daunting........No seriously, in my 66 yrs, I have never owned a pair of wing shoes or boots, I have tried, but when I look down, just don't like the look on me. I know it's crazy and somewhat out of the ordinary here, but I'm ok with it, and that leaves more rare shell wings for the rest of you

 

[audog]

Both look great, Audog. The boots can be a baby step to you ultimately embracing wingtips

The boots even have pull ups on the back......way out there for me. I know it's crazy, I could do purple or pink tassel loafers, but wing tips....mmmmm, don't know

 

[BAK]

Monday. Alden x TSM Ravello Shell Cordovan WT Boots.

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-Mike

I absolutely love that you went ahead and included a picture of a flower, absent of any shoes in the shot. Bravo.

 

[lcdx22]

I absolutely love that you went ahead and included a picture of a flower, absent of any shoes in the shot. Bravo.

The shoes are there. Just look beyond the flowers

 

[ScarsdaleVibe]

First pair of Alden’s I’ve worn in awhile. It’s been so hot that I’ve been wearing Vans the last few weeks.

 

[ironclad]

I'm.........scared.......wings are so daunting........No seriously, in my 66 yrs, I have never owned a pair of wing shoes or boots, I have tried, but when I look down, just don't like the look on me. I know it's crazy and somewhat out of the ordinary here, but I'm ok with it, and that leaves more rare shell wings for the rest of you

Wait a second - you are willing to wear blue suede tasseled loafers, but think wingtips are a bridge too far?!

 

[BAK]

The shoes are there. Just look beyond the flowers

Omg, you're right! Brilliant.