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

[woofmang]

Hello Alden friends! I've lurked around here for a while and have gone head first down the rabbit hole. It seemed time to join the fun properly and share some photos. Speaking of modified last, TSM seconds.
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Welcome! Nice boots!

 

[marklin]

Long time lurker but first time poster. AoM Ravello Shortwings.

 

[krebsy]

Beautiful! do those have pull tabs by any chance?

Yes they do. A bit unnecessary I suppose, but I like the look.

 

[audog]

Yes they do. A bit unnecessary I suppose, but I like the look.

Had a feeling they did, I had the same pair but in a lighter shade of country calf.

 

[darkclassic]

Long time lurker but first time poster. AoM Ravello Shortwings. View attachment 1503426

Heck of an opening post - WELL DONE!

 

[Thrift Couture]

I bought a used Chukka Boot Color 8 and I need some help. Since it's my firts pair of shell cordovan, I can't tell if there's something wrong with the color of the boot.
The boot It's almost new, but it seems that there a some black shades that aren't natural...I'm not sure if the previous owner used some black wax in the boot...

I took this pictures with flash. Without the light/flash the boots are very dark.

Is that something wrong with the color? If yes, what's the best way to remove the black shades?

Tks!

Regards,

I see some normal patina. Get some shoe trees and a brush and wear the **** out of them. They look sweet!

What he said.

+1

 

[Thrift Couture]

I bought a used Chukka Boot Color 8 and I need some help. Since it's my firts pair of shell cordovan, I can't tell if there's something wrong with the color of the boot.
The boot It's almost new, but it seems that there a some black shades that aren't natural...I'm not sure if the previous owner used some black wax in the boot...

I took this pictures with flash. Without the light/flash the boots are very dark.

Is that something wrong with the color? If yes, what's the best way to remove the black shades?

Tks!

Regards,

Your variation is mild. My Ravello pair.

 

[audog]

Your variation is mild. My Ravello pair.
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DAMN those look great!!!

 

[Thrift Couture]

DAMN those look great!!!

Thank you Sir!

 

[audog]

Thank you Sir!

If those were 6 eyelets, I'd be all over them

 

[neguri]

Hello, i am Neguri, and i am new in the forum. I am from Europe, Spain, and i love Alden´s shoes. Here, in my country, is not easy to get them, but i have a little collection of pairs (chukkas: 1339, 13789, 13290, 1272; long wing blucher: 975, 9794; plain toe blucher: 29336, 95080...
I have registered in this forum, because i think it´s a good place for learn more about this amazing brand and share our experiences with the different models.
Thanks a lot!

 

[neguri]

By the way, i have a dude... I usually use a 9 D or E in Barrie Last and 9,5 D in Leydon. Now, with the Black Friday sales, i have a good choice to get a pair of unlined chukkas 1493 but they are only in 9 E and i have no choice to put them before buying because its an online sale.
Do you think that could be my size thanks to the E wide and the soft material (unlined suede) or its a risk to buy them? I have an other Leydon Chukkas in 9,5 D (13290, i think they are lined in suede) and they fit me perfect.
Thanks a lot!

 

[James1051]

By the dawn’s early light

ravello wing tip boots

 

[savvysartorial]

 

[Vocans]

Great minds think alike on the Ravello WTBs today. Such a great model imo