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

[Sheepdog]

For today, wearing the first pair of Aldens I ever bought, circa 2007. They've got some battle scars now and mostly come out on rainy days.

In other news, I can't decide if I'm proud of myself or disappointed for skipping out on the B+M NST pre order.

 

[audog]

I thought his website was a store when I first visited it.

so did I, but it's just awesome footwear!

 

[audog]

For today, wearing the first pair of Aldens I ever bought, circa 2007. They've got some battle scars now and mostly come out on rainy days.

In other news, I can't decide if I'm proud of myself or disappointed for skipping out on the B+M NST pre order.

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Nice shoes, and we all have regrets on various pre-orders

 

[NYCTechNerd]

I’ve been measured several times and consistently get different sizes from the associates that measure me.

This is why I have been so frustrated lately trying to find shoes that fit.

 

[Shawnc]

@Vocans , @mdubs congrats. That Ravello is some of Aldens finest work I've seen.

 

[mdubs]

@Vocans , @mdubs congrats. That Ravello is some of Aldens finest work I've seen.

For sure. I would give more of the Ravello credit to Horween though!

-Mike

 

[barutanseijin]

Modified last #8 Algonquin seconds today. These are an Anatomica makeup (5492), with a felt liner on the tongue. I didn’t win the seconds lottery with these; there’s a patch over the heels that’s probably covering a tear in the shell. I hesitate to buy shell seconds for this reason, but i had every other style in my size & the price was right. The patch breaks up the sleek curve of the heel that you can see here.

But oh the comfort! All the wiggle room of a Barrie or Trubalance D without ether the heel slip or the pinky crush of a C. I’m a Modified convert.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Scotch grain Friday forum pals. (Yeah, I made that up. It’s not a thing.) Hampton last.

 

[vnguyen_md]

ugh I like those so much...

 

[vnguyen_md]

Happy friday yall... xmas is here soon! expecting something nice later hopefully

 

[TommyB]

Had a very special delivery today. Some stunning Ravello V Tip boots. These are actually my first V Tips and I couldn't think of a better way to jump right in

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Holy smoke!!! Those are insanely good looking.

 

[audog]

Modified last #8 Algonquin seconds today. These are an Anatomica makeup (5492), with a felt liner on the tongue. I didn’t win the seconds lottery with these; there’s a patch over the heels that’s probably covering a tear in the shell. I hesitate to buy shell seconds for this reason, but i had every other style in my size & the price was right. The patch breaks up the sleek curve of the heel that you can see here.

But oh the comfort! All the wiggle room of a Barrie or Trubalance D without ether the heel slip or the pinky crush of a C. I’m a Modified convert.

My shell seconds loafers have the same patch!

 

[audog]

Happy Scotch grain Friday forum pals. (Yeah, I made that up. It’s not a thing.) Hampton last.

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May not be a thing (yet) but I'll play

 

[Sheepdog]

Brown suede with my all time favorite suit.

 

[Alden Northwest]

Not quite "Scotch Grain Friday" but coincidentally did wear my Country Grain today.

These were my first Indy boots and one of my first couple of pairs of Aldens. Had no idea they were rare or a special makeup till much later, just saw them on eBay for a good price and went for it. To this day I still don't own any of the OG 3 Indys that most people cut their teeth on.