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

[audog]

Question for the Alden experts here, what is the "Cape Cod" collection?

 

[madhat]

Question for the Alden experts here, what is the "Cape Cod" collection?

Cape Cod Collection

They're Alden's hand sewns. @mdubs has a pair or two. I feel like they may have been built by Rancourt for Alden?

 

[DapperDan08]

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?

Ealdwine http://www.ealdwineraleigh.com/

 

[lcdx22]

What brush and spray do you guys recommend for suede?

Also can someone explain the difference between scotch grain and alpine grain? I see a few models in each that I really like.

Thanks!

 

[smfdoc]

What brush and spray do you guys recommend for suede?

Also can someone explain the difference between scotch grain and alpine grain? I see a few models in each that I really like.

Thanks!

I believe the difference is in the size and pattern of the embossed grain. Scotch grain is much larger, such as this one.

Alpine grain is much finer.

 

[xghostsniperx]

New to me Alden x Need Supply Davis PTBin Snuff Suede. Bought pre-owned on Grailed for $170 (if it was any of you kind souls, thank you!). Looked like they had 1-2 wears at most based on the minimal sole wear.

 

[audog]

Snuff Suede Sunday

 

[smfdoc]

#8 plain toe boots for some Sunday errands.

 

[mdubs]

Leisure Sunday. Alden Color #8 Unlined Shell Cordovan LHS.

-Mike

 

[lcdx22]

I believe the difference is in the size and pattern of the embossed grain. Scotch grain is much larger, such as this one.

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Alpine grain is much finer.

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Other than the grain difference there is nothing else in terms of the leather? Are these just stamped with a different pattern basically?

Sorry if question seem dumb lol. Just don't really know much about either.

 

[zippyh]

Alpine grain seems to have a plasticier shinier sheen than scotch grain. However I base this upon a sample size of one pair of alpine grain.

 

[smfdoc]

Other than the grain difference there is nothing else in terms of the leather? Are these just stamped with a different pattern basically?

Sorry if question seem dumb lol. Just don't really know much about either.

They are embossed differently for sure. The practical difference is less certain. I think one would have to get in a great deal of wear with both to appreciate a difference if there is one.

 

[audog]

Full Strap for late afternoon/early evening relaxing, still looking for no show socks that will NOT bunch up under my heel, if anyone knows of a really, really good brand....

 

[madhat]

Full Strap for late afternoon/early evening relaxing, still looking for no show socks that will NOT bunch up under my heel, if anyone knows of a really, really good brand.... View attachment 1401869

Thirty48 work fine, though they sit very low on the heel and their band leaves marks on my feet. These were recommended by @Misterg12 a few summers ago
I personally prefer my Sheec pair, as they don't dig into the top of my foot. That said, I do position then higher on my heel and further down my foot so that they stay better. As long as it's not a pair with heel slip, they stay on well.
... Certainly the few hours before you would change shoes. ;p

I also have a rando pair from a bow tie place (came with an order) that work fine.

Also of note, my no shows are the only "dress" socks I put in dryer; the heat seems to help keep the heel grips tacky.

I believe ALL no show socks are a compromise, and occasionally having to pull them up if worn all day is just going to happen.

 

[audog]

Thirty48 work fine, though they sit very low on the heel and their band leaves marks on my feet. These were recommended my @Misterg12 a few summers ago
I personally prefer my Sheec pair, as they don't dig into the top of my foot. That said, I do position then higher on my heel and further down my foot so that they stay better. As long as it's not a pair with heel slip, they stay on well.
... Certainly the few hours before you would change shoes. ;p

I also have a rando pair from a bow tie place (came with an order) that work fine.

Also of note, my no shows are the only "dress" socks I put in dryer; the heat seems to help keep the heel grips tacky.

Slight bit of heel slip on the full strap, right shoe only, and I think that is the cause of the problem. Currently have some AE branded (who knows real manufacturer) so will try some of the Thirty48. I actually have no problem going sans-socks with loafers, but want to keep the interiors looking "new" as long as possible