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

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Yesterday..

Today more unlined post lap swim

Two shoes worthy of the teens.. hot ?

 

[sam67]

Cork question. How long until it compresses? If you are buying a vintage shoe you expect to recork and resole. But if a second hand shoe with only a 'few' wears, (how to define this?) when do we expect the cork to set? thanks

 

[audog]

Yesterday..
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Today more unlined post lap swim
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Two shoes worthy of the teens.. hot ?

We couldn't get in pool today, something about thunderstorms and lightening......I don't get it, but your post swim shoes are awesome!

 

[woofmang]

Your comment makes me think this could be an interesting topic of discussion for the group:

What would the Aldenites here consider a few of “the best” runs of shoes/boots and why?

Obviously this is purely subjective and there are no rights or wrongs, and note I said “a few”.

I’ll fire the first salvo (or second after @Alcibiades). I’ve been fortunate to own more than my fair share of exotics, and they don’t even rate a mention compared to the Color 8 Epaulet Brixtons from eight or so years ago. You guys are probably sick of me posting the same pics from this run, but why is it so special to me? The most flawless and unique grape-colored Color 8 shell, a perfect wingtip-patterned boot, flat(?) welt for a smooth and sleek look, and easily the richest and nicest edge dressing that paired perfectly with the color of the shell. And flawlessly executed. Not a sloppy stitch or blemish to be seen. Perfection in my book. Pure magic.

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My favorite pair so far is still my stock 994s (these are also my oldest pair of Aldens, bought in early 2004, IIRC):

 

[audog]

I'm fairly certain you can't contact Adam via phone?

Adam, being a small shop, would rather have email contacts. That is why his number is not listed on the web site. However, do contact him via email, as he and a few others are the cream of the Alden retail "crop"

 

[audog]

My favorite pair so far is still my stock 994s (these are also my oldest pair of Aldens, bought in early 2004, IIRC):

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Those are beautiful!

 

[woofmang]

Those are beautiful!

Thanks!

 

[audog]

Thanks!

No seriously, those are the kind of shoes I'd scrap 1/2 the collection for....F*ckn awesome!

 

[JoeRogan]

if you know his phone number you can.....
But I guess email is the preferred way, so email him.

Yeah I emailed

 

[audog]

Yeah I emailed

He will respond, he is a good guy. But, given he is a one man shop, gets a lot of email, give him some time to respond.

 

[sazon]

For me, the best make-up of the last several years was Citishoes’ Ravello Jumper. The shade of Ravello was incredible and the jumper pattern was perfect.
Sadly, I never got these, but I did admire from afar....

 

[JoeRogan]

He will respond, he is a good guy. But, given he is a one man shop, gets a lot of email, give him some time to respond.

this was like 8 months ago lol

 

[JayDotz]

For me, the best make-up of the last several years was Citishoes’ Ravello Jumper. The shade of Ravello was incredible and the jumper pattern was perfect.
Sadly, I never got these, but I did admire from afar....

I was lucky enough to have a friend pass along his pair to me after he got the ravello jumper from AoM. I agree that the shade on these citi jumpers is one of the best I’ve ever seen.

 

[audog]

this was like 8 months ago lol

Email again?

 

[audog]

For me, the best make-up of the last several years was Citishoes’ Ravello Jumper. The shade of Ravello was incredible and the jumper pattern was perfect.
Sadly, I never got these, but I did admire from afar....

Isn't it funny, that we all are listing shell, rare or not, as the best of Alden, when probably the 405's are the workhorse of the brand, and going to outlast damn near everything else.