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

[michaeliany]

What’s the relationship between Brogue & Brick+Mortar?
If I remember right, You could access B+M stuff through another shop’s site.

 

[lcdx22]

What’s the relationship between Brogue & Brick+Mortar.
If I remember right, You could access B+M stuff through another shop’s site.

Adam's shop Alden of Carmel used to have a link to B+M.

 

[audog]

Aberdeen last loafers, although TSM had them as Barrie, but they are not Barrie. Tan suede tassel loafers, one of my favorite pair, for summer.

 

[audog]

Adam's shop Alden of Carmel used to have a link to B+M.

What he said. I don't think there is a "relationship" between Brogue and B&M, other than both selling awesome shoes/boots by Alden. I may be wrong, but don't think so.

 

[X_dSF]

Aberdeen last loafers, although TSM had them as Barrie, but they are not Barrie. Tan suede tassel loafers, one of my favorite pair, for summer. View attachment 1401460

I got the very same pair. Really nice!

 

[Texasmade]

Adam's shop Alden of Carmel used to have a link to B+M.

What’s the story behind them linking and splitting?

 

[audog]

What’s the story behind them linking and splitting?

No idea, but I know they are friends. Maybe call one of them and ask?

 

[audog]

I got the very same pair. Really nice!

And they are NOT BARRIE lasted, are they.

 

[X_dSF]

And they are NOT BARRIE lasted, are they.

Absolutely aberdeen. No doubt sir ?

 

[audog]

Absolutely aberdeen. No doubt sir ?

Wonder why TSM has them listed wrong? I knew they were Aberdeen when I say the photo and ordered them, seems like the only Alden 2nd's dealer could/should get the last correct.

 

[GGMac]

What’s the story behind them linking and splitting?

They are friends and just shared a website for a bit. I think it may have created confusion for some, including me in my early Alden days, thinking there may have been a relationship beyond the website.

Based on everything I have read, learned here, and direct correspondence with Adam, he has great relationships and influenced a lot of the custom Alden shops. Adam was the pioneer and has helped/encouraged others to spread his love of Alden footwear.

 

[X_dSF]

Wonder why TSM has them listed wrong? I knew they were Aberdeen when I say the photo and ordered them, seems like the only Alden 2nd's dealer could/should get the last correct.

Think its due to the organizing process of those seconds...A big boi told me TSM have to recognize the last by directly observing the shoes. However I dont think they have wrongly observed, but some fault during the process. (BTW I fortunately grabbed a pair of mocha shell seconds in the recent run, after arrived I found they wrote color 8 on the box, which is pretty interesting)

 

[LThomsen]

It's been years since the last time I purchased a pair of alden cordovan shoes. I am looking to acquire a few more pairs. Any recommendations on quality on line retailers I should consider?

 

[Vocans]

I usually try pretty hard to wear my boots most of the year but around 100 degrees is definitely past my cutoff point. Unlined snuff LHS today

 

[audog]

It's been years since the last time I purchased a pair of alden cordovan shoes. I am looking to acquire a few more pairs. Any recommendations on quality on line retailers I should consider?

I would think any of the Alden online dealers are quite good, and pleasant to deal with. I could name some, but don't want to leave anyone out, so if interested PM me.