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

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Green reverse chamois via Todd Snyder NYC
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A less than 5 minute tune up. Left the laces in. Damp wipe down. Let dry and brush. Apply VSC to vamp and apron. Let dry and brush. Quick once over with a cloth.
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First pair of Alden’s, first pair of shell! Finally wore them outside of the house after agonizing about fit for fear of getting it wrong (already had to eBay a pair of calfskin Chelsea boots I mis-judged). Let’s hope I actually got it right and dont learn my true size the hard way.
 

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Hi Alden Bros, have you had any issues with TSA lines and steel shanked shoes/boots? I intend to take a pair for a quick in/out trip where I want to pack light, without additional shoes. Of course I'd intend to do the usual take shoes off and let them go through the x-ray.

I just completed a trip and my Alden set off the alarm in TSA line both ways. Took them off and ran them through the scanner.
 

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Nothin like full straps for comfort.. ^
I've had LOTS of penny loafers, from a couple of companies (most from AE) over the years, but never a full strap. @mdubs and a few others post photos of full strap, and they just looked so good, I decided to get a pair. Like the Aberdeen last and the leather (although not shell). I think they will be good once loafer season gets here again.
 

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First pair of Alden’s, first pair of shell! Finally wore them outside of the house after agonizing about fit for fear of getting it wrong (already had to eBay a pair of calfskin Chelsea boots I mis-judged). Let’s hope I actually got it right and dont learn my true size the hard way.

Congrats and welcome to the forum and thread. Your experience may be different, but the first pair of Alden usually leads to some frantic purchases in the near future. Hang on, it can be a wild ride.
 
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V tips for the day.

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First pair of Alden’s, first pair of shell! Finally wore them outside of the house after agonizing about fit for fear of getting it wrong (already had to eBay a pair of calfskin Chelsea boots I mis-judged). Let’s hope I actually got it right and dont learn my true size the hard way.

Very strong entry my-man. Hope the fit is true as those are beauties.
 
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