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

[Mr.Chest]

Dog at emergency vet clinic, seems he has an intestinal issue, no parasites, no weird disease, just an intestinal thing that causes diarrhea. 1/2 the cost of a pair of new rare shell Aldens later, we can go home...... View attachment 1436078

Hope the pup is well!

 

[uptowntopranking]

Hello there,

I hope someone may be able to help me please. This is my first post on this forum. I am looking to purchase a pair of Alden Indy boots as a surprise gift for my husband. I know that ideally he would try them on in store, but mainly due to lockdown and also not wanting to ruin the surprise, I am looking to take the gamble and order some online. I am in the UK.

In all shoes, boots and running shoes, he takes a size UK9. This is for his work/dress shoes, casual wear (Clarks Original Desert Boots, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars) and all running shoes Brookes, Saucony, Asics etc.

However, I just looked at his Red Wing Iron Rangers which say they're a UK8 (US 9D).

Wondering if anyone here has a pair of Alden Indy boots, and maybe some similar styles I mentioned above, and can advise on which size Indys I should plump for? Particularly if you also have the iron rangers.

Thank you in anticipation

 

[madhat]

Welp! My pair of Brassvello Tankers seem to be all over the place. I think they'll do.
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Great coloring!

 

[lcdx22]

Hello there,

I hope someone may be able to help me please. This is my first post on this forum. I am looking to purchase a pair of Alden Indy boots as a surprise gift for my husband. I know that ideally he would try them on in store, but mainly due to lockdown and also not wanting to ruin the surprise, I am looking to take the gamble and order some online. I am in the UK.

In all shoes, boots and running shoes, he takes a size UK9. This is for his work/dress shoes, casual wear (Clarks Original Desert Boots, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars) and all running shoes Brookes, Saucony, Asics etc.

However, I just looked at his Red Wing Iron Rangers which say they're a UK8 (US 9D).

Wondering if anyone here has a pair of Alden Indy boots, and maybe some similar styles I mentioned above, and can advise on which size Indys I should plump for? Particularly if you also have the iron rangers.

Thank you in anticipation

It's really nice that you want to surprise him, but sizing can be difficult.

If he is a 9uk (10us) in everything, he should take the Indy boot half size down. So 8.5uk(9.5us).

In reference to iron rangers alot of people take them a full size down which seems to align with what your husband did.

 

[zippyh]

Hello there,

I hope someone may be able to help me please. This is my first post on this forum. I am looking to purchase a pair of Alden Indy boots as a surprise gift for my husband. I know that ideally he would try them on in store, but mainly due to lockdown and also not wanting to ruin the surprise, I am looking to take the gamble and order some online. I am in the UK.

In all shoes, boots and running shoes, he takes a size UK9. This is for his work/dress shoes, casual wear (Clarks Original Desert Boots, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars) and all running shoes Brookes, Saucony, Asics etc.

However, I just looked at his Red Wing Iron Rangers which say they're a UK8 (US 9D).

Wondering if anyone here has a pair of Alden Indy boots, and maybe some similar styles I mentioned above, and can advise on which size Indys I should plump for? Particularly if you also have the iron rangers.

Thank you in anticipation

Sneakers are poor for gauging shoe size. People often wear a larger Sneaker size than regular shoe. I wear same size Indy as Iron Ranger. Keep in mind most US shops won’t ship Alden outside North America. I suggest start looking at End, Kafka, the Bureau, Frans Boone. Also, for some reason UK retailers tend to stock wide width. What’s confusing is in US width E means wide but in UK it means medium/standard so it’s not always clear if the retailer is offering a US medium/D and calling it E or if it’s actually a US E. Finally, remember the Indy runs about 1/2 large.

 

[Thrift Couture]

Great coloring!

Thank you! I really enjoy the variation in colour.

 

[audog]

Dog better this morning, still not 100%. Bland diet of ground beef/rice for next few days and Vet says should be ok

 

[audog]

Hello there,

I hope someone may be able to help me please. This is my first post on this forum. I am looking to purchase a pair of Alden Indy boots as a surprise gift for my husband. I know that ideally he would try them on in store, but mainly due to lockdown and also not wanting to ruin the surprise, I am looking to take the gamble and order some online. I am in the UK.

In all shoes, boots and running shoes, he takes a size UK9. This is for his work/dress shoes, casual wear (Clarks Original Desert Boots, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars) and all running shoes Brookes, Saucony, Asics etc.

However, I just looked at his Red Wing Iron Rangers which say they're a UK8 (US 9D).

Wondering if anyone here has a pair of Alden Indy boots, and maybe some similar styles I mentioned above, and can advise on which size Indys I should plump for? Particularly if you also have the iron rangers.

Thank you in anticipation

I can only speak for myself, but I wear the same size in both my Indy boots and Iron Rangers. US 8.5(D) which is a medium width here in the USA.

 

[audog]

B&M Plaza last suede Indy's this morning.

 

[darkclassic]

Wingtip Wednesday... Leffot Bristols

 

[Vocans]

Natty Indys today.

 

[djbanor]

Hello there,

I hope someone may be able to help me please. This is my first post on this forum. I am looking to purchase a pair of Alden Indy boots as a surprise gift for my husband. I know that ideally he would try them on in store, but mainly due to lockdown and also not wanting to ruin the surprise, I am looking to take the gamble and order some online. I am in the UK.

In all shoes, boots and running shoes, he takes a size UK9. This is for his work/dress shoes, casual wear (Clarks Original Desert Boots, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars) and all running shoes Brookes, Saucony, Asics etc.

However, I just looked at his Red Wing Iron Rangers which say they're a UK8 (US 9D).

Wondering if anyone here has a pair of Alden Indy boots, and maybe some similar styles I mentioned above, and can advise on which size Indys I should plump for? Particularly if you also have the iron rangers.

Thank you in anticipation

Should be either US 9D or 9.5D for the Indy. As long as an exchange is possible, you should be fine for the surprise

If you're close to London, you can try Trunk Clothiers and Clutch Cafe. There was also a small shop close to Brick Lane that sold Aldens, but I can't remember its name.

 

[jpm1]

Alden 683 Full Strap Loafer in Burgundy Calfskin on the Aberdeen Last.

 

[mdubs]

Dude, that is a snazzy pairing Jim!!!

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Wingtip Wednesday. Alden x B+M Brassvello Wingtip Boots.

-Mike