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

[smfdoc]

AoC

 

[jpm1]

1977 Scotch Grain 977 LWB with V-Cleats

 

[mdubs]

Whiskey Wednesday. Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Cap Toe Balmoral.

-Mike

 

[nokabe]

Morning gents -- Brogue has released some new pre-orders this morning, and I'd like to order their Statesman loafer, but am confused as to sizing, as I have no experience with the Copley last.

Brogue's website indicates "Fit true to size. Compare to Van last penny loafer, Copley has a higher instep and narrower heel.... If you wear socks with the loafer, please take the same size as your Barrie last size."

Looking at the famous Alden last comparison chart we're all familiar with, it's clear that Copley fits true to size, so I'm confused about Brogue's reference to taking the same size as Barrie. Is this because it's a loafer and to avoid slippage?

For reference, I'm an 8.5d in Barrie and Van (my Van LHS's fit perfectly), and 9d in Aberdeen and Plaza.

Many thanks in advance for your collective sizing advice!

I just ordered the same Stateman Loafer and size is same as Barrie. Let me confirm with Mack again.

 

[nokabe]

Whiskey Wednesday. Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Cap Toe Balmoral.

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-Mike

These are stunning!!

 

[audog]

Milkshake for Aldi run

 

[Vocans]

Snuff WTBs today

 

[savvysartorial]

 

[nokabe]

Want to go out with my Whiskey LWB but the heavy rain is keeping me out from wearing cordovan

 

[woofmang]

Happy Wingtip Wednesday, gents!

 

[Don L]

BB Snuff Tassels

 

[lcdx22]

PCT boots on Grant x TSM. Grant + Boots = Perfection

 

[galileo]

I asked Mack about that recently. He suggested that I go with my regular Brannock size For the Copley loafer. Seems like a copy paste error on the website

I tried Barrie size on Copley and it only works sockless or thin no show socks with loafer. Shell moc toe is still tight after stretch.

It’s better to take it TTS.

 

[galileo]

Wingtip on crepe for rainy Wednesday

 

[smartbrother]

I tried Barrie size on Copley and it only works sockless or thin no show socks with loafer. Shell moc toe is still tight after stretch.

It’s better to take it TTS.

Thanks for the info. I'm going to update my size.