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

[mdubs]

I have always read Suede Care to be the reverse of standard shoe care in the sense that you take care of them before you wear them!

I spray my Suedes with nano protector once a year to protect them from the elements and brush them with a stiff Suede Brush that I have. I very rarely but do have a full Saphir Shampoo kit that I have used a few times on my oldest Suedes. I followed the instructions on the bottle when I did that. And once they dried, sprayed with nano.

-Mike

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Hey everybody
I just received a pair of 986 in 11.5D and they are a half size big, so I unfortunately need to sell and buy the smaller size.
I am located in Australia, where these are harder to come by, so if there’s anybody ITT that is local and looking for a pair please let me know. I’m hoping to get what I paid (773USD) so that I can just buy the right size.
DM me if you’re interested

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[adrs1157]

[email protected]. Cosmo speaks English. Check out the Instagram page.

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Their English seems very good in my limited dealings with them (certainly leagues better than my French)

I guess their policy has changed because they apparently only ship Alden shoes within the EU. They won't ship to Canada.

That's the first I've heard of that!

 

[Vocans]

I guess their policy has changed because they apparently only ship Alden shoes within the EU. They won't ship to Canada.

That's the first I've heard of that!

Interesting. Could always use a proxy service if you really wanted a pair.

 

[Vocans]

Figured I'd post some pics of my new pickup. There's been some truly amazing anniversary boots made this year for Alden stockists and these Cigar 379x plain toe boots on leather soles keep that trend going. Made to celebrate Lost & Found's 10th anniversary, I think these are going to see a lot of wear.

 

[Misterg12]

Mac look today

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[Mr.Chest]

Figured I'd post some pics of my new pickup. There's been some truly amazing anniversary boots made this year for Alden stockists and these Cigar 379x plain toe boots on leather soles keep that trend going. Made to celebrate Lost & Found's 10th anniversary, I think these are going to see a lot of wear.

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Flat welt looks great here

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These look stunning

 

[audog]

I have always read Suede Care to be the reverse of standard shoe care in the sense that you take care of them before you wear them!

I spray my Suedes with nano protector once a year to protect them from the elements and brush them with a stiff Suede Brush that I have. I very rarely but do have a full Saphir Shampoo kit that I have used a few times on my oldest Suedes. I followed the instructions on the bottle when I did that. And once they dried, sprayed with nano.

-Mike

+1 on the Nano spray BEFORE wearing! What type of bristle is your stiff Suede Brush?

 

[smfdoc]

How many differences can you spot between the boots @Misterg12 is sporting today and the ones I chose? So similar, yet so different.

 

[Don L]

I have always read Suede Care to be the reverse of standard shoe care in the sense that you take care of them before you wear them!

I spray my Suedes with nano protector once a year to protect them from the elements and brush them with a stiff Suede Brush that I have. I very rarely but do have a full Saphir Shampoo kit that I have used a few times on my oldest Suedes. I followed the instructions on the bottle when I did that. And once they dried, sprayed with nano.

-Mike

Same here

 

[Misterg12]

How many differences can you spot between the boots @Misterg12 is sporting today and the ones I chose? So similar, yet so different.

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Easier to pick what’s similar lol. Blind eyelets, double leather, mahogany edge, 270 welt. Both great boots

 

[mdubs]

Monday. Alden Black Shell Cordovan LWBs.

-Mike

 

[jpm1]

Vintage 1960s/70s era Cordwainer Wright Shortwing Balmoral. Cordwainer was the premium line of E.T. Wright. Made in Rockland, MA.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Vintage 1960s/70s era Cordwainer Wright Shortwing Balmoral. Cordwainer was the premium line of E.T. Wright. Made in Rockland, MA. View attachment 1462485

Classic style. Love the laces too.

 

[savvysartorial]