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

[madhat]

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I bought these from Brogue Shop in Jan or Feb this year and have barely worn my shoes. Pretty disappointing quality.

You just got unlucky; that's not a common issue. Contact Brogue; they'll get them fixed as soon as everything is open again.

Beautiful shoes though!

 

[kelpqq]

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I bought these from Brogue Shop in Jan or Feb this year and have barely worn my shoes. Pretty disappointing quality.

Mack or Alden would help you out with the warranty.

 

[Mr.Chest]

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I bought these from Brogue Shop in Jan or Feb this year and have barely worn my shoes. Pretty disappointing quality.

Omg. I have literally never seen any separation like that on aldens before. You should definitely reach out to them / brogue shop.

 

[BAK]

But isn't that half the fun, uncovering the individual character of the actual leather? I'm sun-fading a pair of color 8 Indy's now, and if they turn out "weird" it's ok with me.

Yes, I totally agree - that's definitely part of the fun. But it's a worthwhile caveat for some guys that spent full boat for a shoe they are hoping to make more interesting, but could in fact make it unwearable. I'll post some pictures of my monk strap soon so you can see how things can take a turn for the worse. Where as my plain toe boots I could probably have charged a premium for them they looked so good, I don't think anyone would spend good money for these monk straps currently. But to your point, for me personally it's definitely okay - I'm looking forward to pushing the envelope even further with this pair.

 

[audog]

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I bought these from Brogue Shop in Jan or Feb this year and have barely worn my shoes. Pretty disappointing quality.

Never seen that type of thing on Alden's before, contact Mack and he will make it right

 

[JSO1]

Have literally never seen that before. I’m sure they will fix it.

 

[savvysartorial]

That's a lovely shade of whiskey. Are those from their most recent run, or older?

Thank you very much! According to the stamp, the run ended in a 4... likely 2014?

I do have something else to share in the same vein, but won't get to it until next week.

 

[JSO1]

Thank you very much! According to the stamp, the run ended in a 4... likely 2014?

I do have something else to share in the same vein, but won't get to it until next week.

Mind uploading a pic of the production codes inside the shoe?

 

[audog]

Yes, I totally agree - that's definitely part of the fun. But it's a worthwhile caveat for some guys that spent full boat for a shoe they are hoping to make more interesting, but could in fact make it unwearable. I'll post some pictures of my monk strap soon so you can see how things can take a turn for the worse. Where as my plain toe boots I could probably have charged a premium for them they looked so good, I don't think anyone would spend good money for these monk straps currently. But to your point, for me personally it's definitely okay - I'm looking forward to pushing the envelope even further with this pair.

Agree with your caveat! If one can't afford to gamble, don't enter the Casino, so to speak.

 

[Frank Hall]

Doing a blucher week. Monday was Snuff. These feel like wearing slippers.

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[sazon]

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I bought these from Brogue Shop in Jan or Feb this year and have barely worn my shoes. Pretty disappointing quality.

I had a similar issue with a pair of Indys last year. Sent it back to Alden they fixed it up right away. Don't fret.

 

[Frank Hall]

Will try again. Monday Snuff Bluchers

 

[Frank Hall]

Tuesday Cigar Bluchers

 

[audog]

I had a similar issue with a pair of Indys last year. Sent it back to Alden they fixed it up right away. Don't fret.

I must admit, on the whole, I have had better luck with Alden than the other American "A" company over the past couple of years. In fact, I've had great results with Alden, both new A stock, and TSM B stock.

 

[Akeem]

going to work sucks, but at least I can rock ravello