The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[jischwar]

I always liked a nice saddle shoe. I’m hoping this makeup with the Alpine leather and the shell saddle rears it’s head again.

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Great, classic looking saddle shoe.

Maybe derby style though ?

 

[Johnniegold]

Maybe derby style though ?

Yes!!

 

[Shawnc]

Hey @Johnniegold, I think you and I are the same size 8.5D Barrie) and I have a similar pair that's available. DM if interested.

 

[Thrift Couture]

Giving these a try.

 

[audog]

Giving these a try.
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I never have had a pair of horse-bit loafers, actually look kind of nice.

 

[chipshot]

They are a nice break Dog.. try em.. some nice options out there.,

 

[audog]

They are a nice break Dog.. try em.. some nice options out there.,

I used to work with a guy, who to be nice, was an a*hole, he wore horse bit loafers all the time. I can't seem to get past that memory, but they do look nice.

 

[audog]

Over 40 Degrees F here today, making me think of spring.....Criss cross lacing or bar lacing? 994 saddles

 

[chipshot]

Dog, different options are sometimes a good thing.. I get stuck in my little LHS - Tassel world .. a break is a good thing .. bringing in some perfs in boots and shoes now.

 

[audog]

Dog, different options are sometimes a good thing.. I get stuck in my little LHS - Tassel world .. a break is a good thing .. bringing in some perfs in boots and shoes now.

You got class, and some kick butt footwear, so may have to give them a try. Too many things on preorder right now, so may have to be a 2022 thing

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Over 40 Degrees F here today, making me think of spring.....Criss cross lacing or bar lacing? 994 saddles View attachment 1560660

IMHO:
Oxfords = Bar lacing
Bluchers = Cross lacing

 

[audog]

Dog, different options are sometimes a good thing.. I get stuck in my little LHS - Tassel world .. a break is a good thing .. bringing in some perfs in boots and shoes now.

Oh, I have a love of Tassel loafers as well.

 

[audog]

IMHO:
Oxfords = Bar lacing
Bluchers = Cross lacing

Well, they came with cross lacing.....Are saddle shoes oxfords, or bluchers? or their own thing entirely?

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Well, they came with cross lacing.....Are saddle shoes oxfords, or bluchers? or their own thing entirely?

Those saddles have an oxford lacing system so bar lacing.

Stock picture shows them bar laced so does it really matter how they came to you?

 

[DapperDan08]

Deer bones—I know these have been referenced before, but not sure this year. For those of you who use the deer bone w shell, what is your process? Thanks in advance!