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

[JSO1]

Readlly? I'm surprised they replace the footbeds too! I can see new heel pads, but a new footbed would make them basically brand new (and a decent value) at $175 vs others like AE at $125/$155

I think Don meant that they replace the heel pad, not the entire footbed. They do replace the cork filler underneath the footbed, though.

 

[JoeRogan]

Readlly? I'm surprised they replace the footbeds too! I can see new heel pads, but a new footbed would make them basically brand new (and a decent value) at $175 vs others like AE at $125/$155

New heel pads, new cork footbed, they'll do the insole if necessary and the uppers aren't destroyed. You have to think of it from a manufacturer standpoint not a cobbler's. Alden is already building the entire shoe and has everything there, it can basically fit right into their production flow.

 

[smfdoc]

WFH Indy shoes for a Thursday.

 

[madhat]

I think Don meant that they replace the heel pad, not the entire footbed. They do replace the cork filler underneath the footbed, though.

That's what I would have assumed.

 

[audog]

I've always wanted something in that last. The toe is so spectacularly round and blobby that I find it a bit 'cute'. Maybe that sounds weird.

Doesn't sound weird at all, was my thought when getting a pair.

 

[audog]

WFH Indy shoes for a Thursday.

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Nice, great WFH footwear and dig the laces

 

[Vocans]

Decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and do a little brushing outside this morning. My modest ravello collection

 

[mdubs]

Thursday. Alden Tan Suede LHS.

-Mike

 

[Don L]

I think Don meant that they replace the heel pad, not the entire footbed. They do replace the cork filler underneath the footbed, though.

Correct. Just the heel pad and the cork

 

[Misterg12]

Hanging out

 

[dme2406]

Doesn't sound weird at all, was my thought when getting a pair.

the last is so comfortable for my foot, and I don't like narrowing toe lasts for my foot, also.

 

[smfdoc]

Boots for the afternoon. Nothing wrong with feeling "dressy" when WFH.

 

[audog]

Indy Boot afternoon, B&M color 8

 

[audog]

Boots for the afternoon. Nothing wrong with feeling "dressy" when WFH.

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Excellent, and WFH does not mean sweats and slippers by any means.

 

[savvysartorial]

Brown shell Park. Holding down the fort at work, hope everyone is well!

Spoiler: AE shell