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

[audog]

Glad they went to a good home and seem to fit well!

Nice fit, I do have a thicker pair of socks on today (wife like the Air Conditioning at around temp for Penguins)

 

[Alden Northwest]

JS01 confirmed they are Aberdeen. They were sold to me as Barrie but sure didn't fit in my usual Barrie size. I don't have any aberdeen to compare them to, but JS knows his stuff so I believe him.

 

[audog]

JS01 confirmed they are Aberdeen. They were sold to me as Barrie but sure didn't fit in my usual Barrie size. I don't have any aberdeen to compare them to, but JS knows his stuff so I believe him.

Based on feel, they "feel" like Aberdeen, I'll do a Alden Model Project look up at some time, but I, like you, trust JSO1

 

[Shawnc]

Those look great @audog. I never knew Alden did a PTB on Aberdeen until I lucked into my Ravello pair. The plain toe lends itself to a somewhat dressy look and Aberdeen is such a great last for it.

 

[audog]

Those look great @audog. I never knew Alden did a PTB on Aberdeen until I lucked into my Ravello pair. The plain toe lends itself to a somewhat dressy look and Aberdeen is such a great last for it.

As you are probably aware, I have a few GS PTB's, but these Aldens just plain feel better on my feet. I may have to change my thought process, as GS felt better than AE, but if Alden feels better than GS............either I have been buying wrong GS size or the Aberdeen last in this size and shoe style is just "good on my feet". OH HELL, another rabbit hole.....

 

[audog]

Those look great @audog. I never knew Alden did a PTB on Aberdeen until I lucked into my Ravello pair. The plain toe lends itself to a somewhat dressy look and Aberdeen is such a great last for it.

I did an Alden Model Project search for the model #:
Alden D5417 Natural Chromexcel Plain Toe Blucher
Model Details
Last
Aberdeen
Style
Plain Toe Blucher
Leather
Chromexcel
Color
Natural
Outsole
Double Leather
Welt
360 Pre-Stitched Reverse
Features
Antique Edge
Waterlock Sole

 

[audog]

The natty PTB's showing a bit more of the color in the fading evening sun

 

[chipshot]

Whiskey LHSes.. probably my current favorite Loafers.

 

[Thrift Couture]

It seems that it'll be very unlikely to ever attain any "whiskey". At least I have...

Spoiler: Tequila

Cheers!

 

[madhat]

It seems that it'll be very unlikely to ever attain any "whiskey". At least I have...

Spoiler: Tequila

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Cheers!

That may be, but you've got plenty of cool colors from other makers, like green and purple!

 

[Thrift Couture]

Wingtip Wednesday.

 

[madhat]

It seems that it'll be very unlikely to ever attain any "whiskey". At least I have...

Spoiler: Tequila

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Cheers!

Wingtip Wednesday.
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What the hell are those then?!?!

 

[ScarsdaleVibe]

What the hell are those then?!?!

I call shenanigans.

 

[jischwar]

What the hell are those then?!?!

I call shenanigans.

Yeah, what they said!

 

[Thrift Couture]

What the hell are those then?!?!

Lol! They are supposed to be some shade of Ravello. Alden of SF's recent run.