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

[lcdx22]

Well, at least it’s the weekend! Porter and ribeye for everyone! Sorry bout your shoes.
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Being a Michigan resident I support your choices!

 

[Vocans]

To be fair, if that were my first pair of Ravello, I'd be devastated. Now, I would probably keep them and wear them hard. Real hard. Something about flawed footwear makes me more willing to wear them and not care as much about every scuff, spill, or nick. Just a thought.

I'd probably do the same to be honest but they're not my boots and you'd definitely be more than justified in returning those too. If it's any consolation, I'd much rather deal with a discoloration issue on the shaft where it's going to be partially hidden by your pants than something on the toe.

 

[audog]

I’m on the hunt for a pair that match the color in your pic.

IRL they are not a whole lot lighter than the pix, but a bit lighter in color. But like all things, they will darken, and darker boots will lighten.

 

[sterlingindigo]

IRL they are not a whole lot lighter than the pix, but a bit lighter in color. But like all things, they will darken, and darker boots will lighten.

I really need some color 4 but since I’m not holding my breath, my best bet is to darken up a pair of tan or walnut. I think I’m too chicken to fade some 8’s. But I may end up doing just that if I want shell.

 

[audog]

I really need some color 4 but since I’m not holding my breath, my best bet is to darken up a pair of tan or walnut. I think I’m too chicken to fade some 8’s. But I may end up doing just that if I want shell.

Fading can be a crap shoot, results may not be what you are after.

 

[audog]

I’m on the hunt for a pair that match the color in your pic.

I went and looked at the Ealdwine web site for the Phoenix boots, in reality they are about 1/2 way in color between the Ealdwine photos, and the one I posted earlier today. Next time I wear them, I'll try to get a pix in the sun.

 

[GGMac]

I really need some color 4 but since I’m not holding my breath, my best bet is to darken up a pair of tan or walnut. I think I’m too chicken to fade some 8’s. But I may end up doing just that if I want shell.

Sounds like you need to find a makeup you like in the new Madison Brown Calfskin. I think it’s closer to what you are looking for than tan or walnut.

 

[lcdx22]

Today, UPS brought the joy. Cigar LHS. Unlike the majority, I actually take Van last TTS, not 1/2 down. Anyone else do the same?

I am not a huge loafer guy. Have a pair of AE Patriots in brown Shell but these are something else, wow. Now I need more LHS in my life

 

[lcdx22]

Sounds like you need to find a makeup you like in the new Madison Brown Calfskin. I think it’s closer to what you are looking for than tan or walnut.

This! That new Madison brown calfskin looks amazing. I will probably look to pick up it up in something. I have not done much looking to see all the available makeups yet. I think it would look phenomenal with brass eyelets.

 

[GGMac]

This! That new Madison brown calfskin looks amazing. I will probably look to pick up it up in something. I have not done much looking to see all the available makeups yet. I think it would look phenomenal with brass eyelets.

It’s a great leather. Check out Ealdwine’s pre order:

D9854H ***New Ealdwine Exclusive*** Wingtip Boot (w/Brass Eyelets & Hooks) "The Hargett" *Pre-Order Now $200 Deposit* — Ealdwine Raleigh

Order Inquiry Form Alden Wingtip Boot in Madison Brown Calfskin Leather Barrie Last Brass Eyelets & Hooks 360 Flat Welt Antique Welt and Sole Edge Double Waterlock Sole 4A Rubber (Ortho Rubber Heel) Made in Massachusetts All Alden Shoes and Boots are crafted with

www.ealdwineraleigh.com

and @audog and I both have AoM’s Upstate Tanker

 

[lcdx22]

It’s a great leather. Check out Ealdwine’s pre order:

D9854H ***New Ealdwine Exclusive*** Wingtip Boot (w/Brass Eyelets & Hooks) "The Hargett" *Pre-Order Now $200 Deposit* — Ealdwine Raleigh

Order Inquiry Form Alden Wingtip Boot in Madison Brown Calfskin Leather Barrie Last Brass Eyelets & Hooks 360 Flat Welt Antique Welt and Sole Edge Double Waterlock Sole 4A Rubber (Ortho Rubber Heel) Made in Massachusetts All Alden Shoes and Boots are crafted with

www.ealdwineraleigh.com

and @audog and I both have AoM’s Upstate Tanker


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That wingtip is going to be nice. Reminds me of the scotch grain make up from TSM that's on Hampton.

 

[audog]

Today, UPS brought the joy. Cigar LHS. Unlike the majority, I actually take Van last TTS, not 1/2 down. Anyone else do the same?

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I am not a huge loafer guy. Have a pair of AE Patriots in brown Shell but these are something else, wow. Now I need more LHS in my life

Well, those will blow the AE out of the water, so to speak. AE is good, Alden is better.

 

[audog]

It’s a great leather. Check out Ealdwine’s pre order:

D9854H ***New Ealdwine Exclusive*** Wingtip Boot (w/Brass Eyelets & Hooks) "The Hargett" *Pre-Order Now $200 Deposit* — Ealdwine Raleigh

Order Inquiry Form Alden Wingtip Boot in Madison Brown Calfskin Leather Barrie Last Brass Eyelets & Hooks 360 Flat Welt Antique Welt and Sole Edge Double Waterlock Sole 4A Rubber (Ortho Rubber Heel) Made in Massachusetts All Alden Shoes and Boots are crafted with

www.ealdwineraleigh.com

and @audog and I both have AoM’s Upstate Tanker


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The Upstate tanker (and they changed the name right after I got mine) are an excellent boot, just the right color. Sometimes I'm afraid to wear mine for fear of scuffs but then I think.......they are jut boots, and Alden designed them to be worn..

 

[audog]

That wingtip is going to be nice. Reminds me of the scotch grain make up from TSM that's on Hampton.

And a shameless plug for the leather:

"The AuDog Alpine Cap Toe" Ealdwine x @audog Collaboration Cap Toe Boots Brown Alpine Grain *Pre-Order Now $200 Deposit* — Ealdwine Raleigh

Order Inquiry Form Ealdwine x AuDog Collaboration - Cap Toe Boot in Brown Alpine Grain Leather Aberdeen Last 270 Flat Antique Welt Single Waterlock Leather Sole Starburst Rubber Heel Brass Eyelets & Hooks Made in Massachusetts All Alden Shoes and Boots are crafted w

www.ealdwineraleigh.com

 

[lcdx22]

And a shameless plug for the leather:

"The AuDog Alpine Cap Toe" Ealdwine x @audog Collaboration Cap Toe Boots Brown Alpine Grain *Pre-Order Now $200 Deposit* — Ealdwine Raleigh

Order Inquiry Form Ealdwine x AuDog Collaboration - Cap Toe Boot in Brown Alpine Grain Leather Aberdeen Last 270 Flat Antique Welt Single Waterlock Leather Sole Starburst Rubber Heel Brass Eyelets & Hooks Made in Massachusetts All Alden Shoes and Boots are crafted w

www.ealdwineraleigh.com

Nice makeup. Aberdeen, flat welt and single sole going to be very sleek.