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

[lcdx22]

Happy Natty Friday x TSM

 

[CMT1]

975AC for an adventurous early a.m. run to the pharmacy drive through.

I was so tired of wearing \mocs/slippers around the house that even just a half hour in something real was a welcome change.

I hope everyone has a great weekend, as always!

 

[audog]

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I was going to post the same thing, but you beat me to it

 

[audog]

That is a nice make up!

Thanks (and they were on last call blow out pricing)

 

[audog]

Happy Natty Friday x TSM

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What product do you use on your Natty to keep them looking so, well, Natty.

 

[Sheepdog]

Continuing the snuff theme - Copley pennys via Brick+Mortar:

 

[jischwar]

Continuing the snuff theme - Copley pennys via Brick+Mortar:
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Very nice! Did you go tts for Copley?

 

[audog]

Continuing the snuff theme - Copley pennys via Brick+Mortar:
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The Copley last looks like it was the inspiration for the Grant Stone Alexander loafer last

 

[lcdx22]

What product do you use on your Natty to keep them looking so, well, Natty.

So far nothing. Just brushing. They do have a few nicks and scratches and could use some conditioner. I've been reluctant for that exact reason, wanting to keep them this color.

I think I will start with bick4 as in my experience it has not impacted the colors of any other pairs. VSC I feel like can slightly darken.

 

[Don L]

Continuing the sneaker discussion

Spoiler: Non Alden

Unfinished horsehide Epaulet trainers

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[savvysartorial]

Happy Friday!

Spoiler: Grant Stone suede

 

[James1051]

Very nice! Did you go tts for Copley?

I did for my pair. got a good fit

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Continuing the sneaker discussion

Spoiler: Non Alden

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I have the first run, before they had the tongue tab for the laces. My tongues always slip to the side. Not a big deal, though. They are very padded, so they don't become uncomfortable when they slide.

 

[zissou]

Would any of you fellow Alden fans who live in Singapore be willing to proxy a pair of shoes for me?

 

[Sheepdog]

Very nice! Did you go tts for Copley?

Thanks! I'm probably the worst person in the world to ask about sizing - I don't have it quite dialed in and I live pretty far from any Alden dealers with decent stock, so it's been a lot of trial/error for me.

I started off thinking I was a 9.5D in the TTS lasts. Recently I stopped in a local store to try their brown suede wingtip bals on the Hampton. They didn't have a 9.5, but tried and bought a 9D. These are my best fit so far.

Unfortunately I bought these Copley loafers before that revelation, so they're a 9.5. Tongue pad makes them work though. So assuming my TTS is 9D, I think 9D would have been ideal on the Copley.