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

[mdubs]

Whiskey Wingtip Wednesday. Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan WT Balmorals.

-Mike

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Never quite sure with what to wear these. They are a mix of styles. Both formal (oxford with closed laces), but casual (double sole, pretty round last, lots of brogueing). I figure they can go with anything from more casual suits down to nicer jeans. Nobody to meet with in office so Momotaro jeans it is. Peach boy and cigar.

 

[ScarsdaleVibe]

Tankers doing their tanky thing. These still clean up really nicely IMO for how many wears they have

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what laces are those?

 

[Vocans]

what laces are those?

Allen Edmonds brown 48" boot laces

48" Replacement Boot Laces - Black & Brown

Allen Edmonds Brown & Tan Glazed Cotton Replacement Boot Laces. Multiple shoelace sizes. Handcrafted in the USA. Allen Edmonds

www.allenedmonds.com

 

[woofmang]

Whiskey for wingtip Wednesday
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Whiskey Wingtip Wednesday. Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan WT Balmorals.

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-Mike

Whiskey Wingtip Wednesday == Win Win Win

 

[jpm1]

Never quite sure with what to wear these. They are a mix of styles. Both formal (oxford with closed laces), but casual (double sole, pretty round last, lots of brogueing). I figure they can go with anything from more casual suits down to nicer jeans. Nobody to meet with in office so Momotaro jeans it is. Peach boy and cigar.

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These are fantastic. What is the style number?

 

[JSO1]

These are fantastic. What is the style number?

9882MY

 

[scurvyfreedman]

These are fantastic. What is the style number?

Here are all of the details, including the heel bed showing that I had them restored after I got them.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

9882MY

Beat me to it. If I recall, you had them first, but couldn't get them to fit right and returned them to Leffot.

 

[JSO1]

Beat me to it. If I recall, you had them first, but couldn't get them to fit right and returned them to Leffot.

I don't remember if I returned them to Leffot or sold them directly to you, but yes.

 

[Don L]

 

[adrs1157]

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Thanks. Ended up ordering a pair.

 

[dme2406]

Thanks. Ended up ordering a pair.

hope you like. the guys at Moulded are really great to work with, and that last is terrific, I think.

 

[chipshot]

Couple more hot days then hopefully the Unlined collection gets boxed up.. Snuff today.. for coolness in wear and style.

 

[Vincent George]

I am from Boston. While shell is a very durable leather, I personally don’t and wouldn’t use any of my Alden, or nice footwear in general, in the winter elements.

It has less to do with getting the leather wet than it does with the salt treatments that are used. Regardless of the quality of the leather or the shoe care products that you use, even minimal salt exposure can permanently damage your footwear.

When commuting during a storm, I will just wear winter boots and change into my nice shoes at work. On non storm days, I use SWIMS over shoes or the SWIMS mobster boot overshoe depending on how much slush/ice is on the street.

Boston checking-in.
I bought factory second AE Park Aves (black), Strand (walnut), and Higgins Mill (CXL) all dainite for my winter shoes...it’s like a fun challenge to keep bringing them back to life. But Alden? Shell? Winter? Maybe around the house, but too precious to see the elements. I agree.