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

[Norwester]

Thank you! I really like NST styles in general and these are an excellent example of that.

I agree. Normally black shoes are very formal, but on an NST blucher it makes for a stylish semi-casual shoe.

 

[audog]

I agree. Normally black shoes are very formal, but on an NST blucher it makes for a stylish semi-casual shoe.

Plus, it CAN be dressed up. Black shell and a suit can work

 

[audog]

If they were my size I would snap them up.

And I'd be happy to let you, my friend. Featherweights Rule!

 

[Thrift Couture]

Received my new Ravello LHSes. How this got past Alden and TSM QC is beyond me. Soo disappointed. View attachment 1447650 View attachment 1447651

It seems the QC has dipped a bit on my last three rare shell cordovan offerings. The good thing is, TSM will take care of you.

 

[audog]

It seems the QC has dipped a bit on my last three rare shell cordovan offerings. The good thing is, TSM will take care of you.

QC is something that should not "dip", it is the reason we buy Alden vs the "other" A company (whose QC is terrible)

 

[Hisheirness23]

Daytripping on hump day.

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Info on those laces?

 

[Thrift Couture]

QC is something that should not "dip", it is the reason we buy Alden vs the "other" A company (whose QC is terrible)

At this point I look at it as character, if it isn't too bad. Anything handmade or finished will never be perfect. Chip's loafers are definitely unacceptable, but some stuff I'll let go. My Ravello boots are far from flawless, but I like them. As soon a you wear them and bump against something, they become seconds anyway. Lol!

 

[lcdx22]

Info on those laces?

Allen Edmonds brown 48" boot laces.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Allen Edmonds brown 48" boot laces.

Second person I've asked about laces with Alden Ravello make-ups who used brown AE laces! I'm definitely going to get a pair, now!

 

[audog]

AE boot laces are good, and priced right!

 

[lcdx22]

Second person I've asked about laces with Alden Ravello make-ups who used brown AE laces! I'm definitely going to get a pair, now!

Yeah I'm almost exclusive with those laces for all boots except TB Indy. Buy them by the dozen

 

[audog]

At this point I look at it as character, if it isn't too bad. Anything handmade or finished will never be perfect. Chip's loafers are definitely unacceptable, but some stuff I'll let go. My Ravello boots are far from flawless, but I like them. As soon a you wear them and bump against something, they become seconds anyway. Lol!

Some minor things, resulting from being handmade are to be expected...Two tone shell is not one of those things. I sometimes worry about scuffing/scratching new shell, but do it anyway as that's the nature of footwear, we wear it, it gets scuffed....

 

[audog]

Yeah I'm almost exclusive with those laces for all boots except TB Indy. Buy them by the dozen

Why not TB Indy?

 

[lcdx22]

Why not TB Indy?

I just seem to prefer the flat or if round I like the thicker braided ones. Just feels like it needs a more substantial lace. At least the CXL ones. For suede I'll probably do thin round.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Yeah I'm almost exclusive with those laces for all boots except TB Indy. Buy them by the dozen

Hope they carry them in-store. Will have to get a set (or two) during the up-coming Trunk Show!