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

[lcdx22]

So I got these Alden 900s for $50. They definitely need new cork but that's assumed with second hand right? One side polished one not. Another thing- have you ever seen your shoe size change with weight loss? I've lost 20 since January and am wondering if a half size change is in my mind or not? View attachment 1421557

Yes definitely. I lost lots of weight and went from 13 EEE to 13D.

 

[Vocans]

Happy Friday everyone. Ravello NSTs today

 

[audog]

Loafer Friday, and yes, I am aware the "no show" socks, show. I don't care.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

So I got these Alden 900s for $50. They definitely need new cork but that's assumed with second hand right? One side polished one not. Another thing- have you ever seen your shoe size change with weight loss? I've lost 20 since January and am wondering if a half size change is in my mind or not? View attachment 1421557

Looking good, but you need to use square knots, especially with bar lacing.

 

[Vincent George]

Loafer Friday, and yes, I am aware the "no show" socks, show. I don't care. View attachment 1421604

Just start calling them “show” socks. It’ll catch on.

 

[madhat]

Looking good, but you need to use square knots, especially with bar lacing.

Agreed, but with all lacing in my opinion. Vertical bows always look off to me. I don't subscribe the the Berluti knot though.

 

[Alden Northwest]

My first taste of the forbidden ?

You get that utter pornography out of here!

 

[lcdx22]

Happy Friday everyone. Ravello NSTs today

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The Tissot of NSTs!

Love those! A year ago you couldn't pay me to wear a split toe, but man do tastes change.

 

[lcdx22]

Agreed, but with all lacing in my opinion. Vertical bows always look off to me. I don't subscribe the the Berluti knot though.

The berluti looks cool but a few times I tried it feels like an infinite amount of more effort than I'd like to tie my shoes.

 

[jjschube]

Most likely not in your head. Have had to redo 80% of my shoe collection due to a 20lb weight loss and losing a half size. I think it can impact foot volume a bit as well.

Agreed. I gained 20 pounds and definitely notice my shoes being tighter. Not enough to change size but, definitely noticeable. One thing you can do is change sock thickness. That can make a big difference too.

 

[lcdx22]

Nothing better on a friday than a FedEx shipping notification

I was about to pull a trigger on a Color 4 smooth/hatch Balway, but this incoming pair made me push off that decision for future. Can't wait (it's not another color 4 unfortunately lol)

 

[djbanor]

Loden suede tanker on Grant from Style by Blain.

 

[lcdx22]

Loden suede tanker on Grant from Style by Blain.

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Nice! So many makeups lately with the brass eyelets.

 

[jischwar]

Nothing better on a friday than a FedEx shipping notification

I was about to pull a trigger on a Color 4 smooth/hatch Balway, but this incoming pair made me push off that decision for future. Can't wait (it's not another color 4 unfortunately lol)

Must really be something! I'm actually a bit surprised that that GMTO is having trouble closing.

 

[sam67]

Looking good, but you need to use square knots, especially with bar lacing.

never tried it. I'm a knot noob. will have to research. so much to learn.......