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

[zhenjie]

Still a good, no great, deal. Congrats!

Yep, glad I snapped it up before my rivals in Japan got the email, was only one remaining

 

[audog]

Just ordered from TSM seconds a pair of Kuda (?) boots, with the discount code, were less than a pair of AE firsts(and Alden 2nds are usually better than AE 1sts IMHO) and NO wasn't a drunk order....been looking at them for months. Hope everyone in the US had a great Thanksgiving. COVID vaccine on the way, life may get back to normal in a few months....

 

[BAK]

Many of us in the states have the same problem. I'm in Pittsburgh and don't have the luxury of an Alden shop to assist with getting the sizing right. While I don't have much Leydon experience, generally for me going down 1/2 size in length and up in width works fine. The scenario you quoted was much different than that.

You've got a fantastic Alden shop downtown: until recently formerly known as Nettleton Shop, currently known as Oxford & Derby.

 

[galileo]

Those are nice!!! Who's makeup?

Probably 2016 Brogue.

 

[Shawnc]

You've got a fantastic Alden shop downtown: until recently formerly known as Nettleton Shop, currently known as Oxford & Derby.

Thanks for the info. While I was unaware of the name change, I am familiar with the shop. I actually purchased a couple of pairs from him when I first got into the game. He's a super nice guy who I recommend highly.

 

[smfdoc]

Laccico. Just be aware that they cannot ship by jet right now to the US (some covid restrictions). They can ship to the US by boat, but that means you'll be waiting a long time. You also have to order by contacting them. I wasn't sure which color would match better, so I ordered both of these.

BEIGE flat waxed shoelaces width 6 MM | Waxed Shoelaces

These shoelaces are made from excellent quality waxed flattened cord with a width of 6mm. Colour is Beige.

www.laccico.com

GREIGE flat waxed shoelaces width 6 MM | Waxed Shoelaces

These shoelaces are made from excellent quality waxed flattened cord with a width of 6mm. Colour is Greige.

www.laccico.com

The only "bad" thing about Laccico laces is that they are slow to arrive. Patience will be required.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Black Friday forum pals. It's so hard to have a screaming fight with a mob of people over a flat screen TV AND be socially distant. #8 V Tips for the occasion.

 

[audog]

Also a happy Black Friday from Illinois

 

[mdubs]

Black Friday. Alden Black Shell Cordovan U-Tip Boots.

-Mike

 

[Subscribed]

The Shoe Mart has slashed prices on a number of Factory Second models including Shell, some by over $100.

Also a further $20 off coupon code with BFCM2020

I ordered last night when I saw the Chukka in Color 8 drop from $529.95 to $399.95. I've been eyeing these for years! Missed out on using the coupon code, but I'm pretty happy!

Would appreciate a tip on accessing the sale.

 

[audog]

Afternoon Reverse Earth Chamois

 

[barutanseijin]

Happy Black Friday forum pals. It's so hard to have a screaming fight with a mob of people over a flat screen TV AND be socially distant. #8 V Tips for the occasion.

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Modified last #8 v-tip seconds coming in. I think it was this pic that sealed the deal.

The third time was the charm with TSM. They responded to my request and i was able to see the Sasquatch sized seconds they had available.

 

[Alcibiades]

Whiskey Tankers

With a more casual day to day wardrobe I’m wearing my Alden boots more than rver

 

[Shawnc]

Whiskey Tankers

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With a more casual day to day wardrobe I’m wearing my Alden boots more than rver

Very nice. B&M?

 

[mdubs]

Very nice. B&M?

Pretty certain that they are CitiShoes, or I guess now Style by Blaine...

-Mike