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

[Don L]

 

[Vocans]

Loden suede tanker on Grant from Style by Blain.

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Those are sweet, DJ. Loden and brass is a great combination

 

[Alden Northwest]

One of my favorite pair from the gents at Ealdwine yesterday. Of course they were a pleasure to work with on this pair, and have been with others as well. Even had the wife get me a pair of Randolph Engineering sunglasses from them for my bday last month. Nice to have a go to shop even if it is on the wrong side of the country.

And some saddles for sliding into the weekend.

 

[lcdx22]

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

I know it's such an awesome make up. Still on my list. I've just been a little out of control lately and need to reel it in

 

[ryebreadiest]

Loden suede tanker on Grant from Style by Blain.

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Is that new and/or still in stock?

 

[djbanor]

Is that new and/or still in stock?

Yes, they just got in.

 

[ryebreadiest]

Yes, they just got in.

What’s the best way to contact them? Doesn’t seem to be an online store

 

[djbanor]

Instagram or by phone. I'll PM you his number.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

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

I agree. I should have said, "especially with bar lacing."

 

[audog]

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.

I've been using it for a couple of years, and it honestly doesn't take much more effort than "regular" knot. I will say it's harder to do in the dark however

 

[audog]

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

Great tutorial on the Berlutti knot at Kirby Allison's you tube site:


And a great shoelace site is Ian's shoelace site:

www.fieggen.com – Welcome To My Website!

www.fieggen.com is the website of Ian Fieggen (also known as 'Professor Shoelace').

www.fieggen.com

 

[madhat]

I've been using it for a couple of years, and it honestly doesn't take much more effort than "regular" knot. I will say it's harder to do in the dark however

How much more effort to untie?

(I personally have very little problems with my laces coming undone, so to me it's unnecessary)

 

[woofmang]

How much more effort to untie?

(I personally have very little problems with my laces coming undone, so to me it's unnecessary)

None. You pull the loose ends and it comes apart just like a normal knot.

 

[audog]

How much more effort to untie?

(I personally have very little problems with my laces coming undone, so to me it's unnecessary)

I happen to like the symmetry and they way they lay perpendicular to the lace gap. Pull one string and they just come undone. Funny though, I never use the Berlutti knot on athletic shoes, or boots with leather laces (GS).

 

[woofmang]

I happen to like the symmetry and they way they lay perpendicular to the lace gap. Pull one string and they just come undone. Funny though, I never use the Berlutti knot on athletic shoes, or boots with leather laces (GS).

Agreed - I think leather laces would have to be ridiculously long to even be able to tie a Berlutti with them.