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

[audog]

Hi guys can I come hang out in your thread with my f2s or is it formula one only here?

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F1, F2 we will even take Formula E! GREAT BOOTS!

 

[audog]

Happy V-tip Thursday everyone

 

[classicalthunde]

a rare day at the office means the first outting for my new AOC-119 color 8 u-tip bluchers!

 

[lcdx22]

For all of you with a 13D, how have none of you purchased these yet?

They are another 25% off which means you can purchase a new and original Brooks Brothers x Alden tassel calfskin loafer for only $209.25. I am tempted to purchase them and then put them on eBay for twice the price.

Men's Burgundy Calfskin Tassel Loafers | Brooks Brothers

Smooth calfskin leather uppers. Leather lining and soles. Made in USA.

www.brooksbrothers.com

I'm a 13D. No offense to anyone, I think they look cool. But for me personally, I cannot get over the fact that I associate tassels with 65+. And I am far from there.

I've had a chance to get a pair in cigar 3 times in the last year and have really considered it but at the end ended up passing.

Maybe one day. But you're right that is quite a deal.

a rare day at the office means the first outting for my new AOC-119 color 8 u-tip bluchers!

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Those are excellent. Mine are still waiting for their maiden voyage. The twisted laces are giving me anxiety

 

[slows2k]

Re: the one that got away

Used to not be difficult to find navy/blue suede LWBs, even Alden SF stocked them, but 2 years ago I finally decided to take the plunge since they had gotten rarer. Supply and Advise and B&M carried them, but only B&M had my size in stock, which they had on their site for a long time. I waited a couple days to pull the trigger, thinking nothing of it, and called them at about 1300. They had sold the last pair in my size literally hours before, that morning. I put my name on the waiting list and started trolling, but now no one carries it and they have not had a restock in 2 years. Still no blue suede LWB production in sight!

Perfect makeup: Navy suede Barrie LWB, split reverse welt with antique edges, blind eyelets, double leather sole. Someday...

 

[NYCTechNerd]

I'm a 13D. No offense to anyone, I think they look cool. But for me personally, I cannot get over the fact that I associate tassels with 65+. And I am far from there.

I've had a chance to get a pair in cigar 3 times in the last year and have really considered it but at the end ended up passing.

Maybe one day. But you're right that is quite a deal.

Get them now and stick in the back of the closet.

I don't think they are for 65+ but I do think they are not as casual as many people wear them. Also, @Ancestral Star shared this a few pages back...The guy in the pic has some grey but probably not yet 65+.

 

[lcdx22]

Get them now and stick in the back of the closet.

I don't think they are for 65+ but I do think they are not as casual as many people wear them. Also, @Ancestral Star shared this a few pages back...The guy in the pic has some grey but probably not yet 65+.



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Haha good idea. I saw that picture and they look really good there. I don't know, maybe I'm not confident enough to be so fashion forward, where I think these really shine in a casual setting. Otherwise it's with dress pants at which point it's old man lol.

But I've been working on convincing myself. Probably down the road I'll definitely get a pair.

 

[audog]

Re: the one that got away

Used to not be difficult to find navy/blue suede LWBs, even Alden SF stocked them, but 2 years ago I finally decided to take the plunge since they had gotten rarer. Supply and Advise and B&M carried them, but only B&M had my size in stock, which they had on their site for a long time. I waited a couple days to pull the trigger, thinking nothing of it, and called them at about 1300. They had sold the last pair in my size literally hours before, that morning. I put my name on the waiting list and started trolling, but now no one carries it and they have not had a restock in 2 years. Still no blue suede LWB production in sight!

Perfect makeup: Navy suede Barrie LWB, split reverse welt with antique edges, blind eyelets, double leather sole. Someday...

Not wings, but Brogue has these: https://www.brogueshop.com/collections/shoes/products/alden-x-brogue-elvis-blue-suede-shoes-1
Ealdwine has these https://www.ealdwineraleigh.com/alden/29331f-plain-toe-dover-navy-suede-1
And Finally - Brick and Mortar have these: https://www.brickmortarseattle.com/lace-shoes/navy-suede-long-wing-shoe

 

[slows2k]

Not wings, but Brogue has these: https://www.brogueshop.com/collections/shoes/products/alden-x-brogue-elvis-blue-suede-shoes-1
Ealdwine has these https://www.ealdwineraleigh.com/alden/29331f-plain-toe-dover-navy-suede-1
And Finally - Brick and Mortar have these: https://www.brickmortarseattle.com/lace-shoes/navy-suede-long-wing-shoe

I live not too far from Brogue and have seen the Elvis shoes IRL. I actually really like them but they're not the LWBs I coveted. The B&M ones are still the same batch I missed out on back two years ago. My size is 8D and still sold out :-/. I used to have a pair of the dovers years back but they never really grew on me. I really appreciate the help looking, though. Periodically I'll start searching for a pair of Aldens and find a new retailer, or one I had forgotten about. Crowdsourcing who stocks what is often really helpful . I'll just keep waiting until someone stocks them, or Yenni gets a restock.

I'm in the position now where I want to buy a pair of boots to celebrate an achievement, but seemingly EVERYTHING is on commando now, which is not for me. I must have missed where everyone decided they hate leather and neocork soles.

 

[audog]

I live not too far from Brogue and have seen the Elvis shoes IRL. I actually really like them but they're not the LWBs I coveted. The B&M ones are still the same batch I missed out on back two years ago. My size is 8D and still sold out :-/. I used to have a pair of the dovers years back but they never really grew on me. I really appreciate the help looking, though. Periodically I'll start searching for a pair of Aldens and find a new retailer, or one I had forgotten about. Crowdsourcing who stocks what is often really helpful . I'll just keep waiting until someone stocks them, or Yenni gets a restock.

I'm in the position now where I want to buy a pair of boots to celebrate an achievement, but seemingly EVERYTHING is on commando now, which is not for me. I must have missed where everyone decided they hate leather and neocork soles.

Not everything is on Commando, it depends on the boot. There are a LOT on commando however. I'm a big fan of leather and neocork as well, but commando isn't a deal breaker if I really like the boot

 

[audog]

I live not too far from Brogue and have seen the Elvis shoes IRL. I actually really like them but they're not the LWBs I coveted. The B&M ones are still the same batch I missed out on back two years ago. My size is 8D and still sold out :-/. I used to have a pair of the dovers years back but they never really grew on me. I really appreciate the help looking, though. Periodically I'll start searching for a pair of Aldens and find a new retailer, or one I had forgotten about. Crowdsourcing who stocks what is often really helpful . I'll just keep waiting until someone stocks them, or Yenni gets a restock.

I'm in the position now where I want to buy a pair of boots to celebrate an achievement, but seemingly EVERYTHING is on commando now, which is not for me. I must have missed where everyone decided they hate leather and neocork soles.

Supply and Advise has the LWB you are after, but not in 8D, they do have a 9. I've not much else to do this morning as babysitting a 4 month old who is currently asleep next to me on the sofa (in a baby seat, for those who might wonder if I just threw the kid on the couch)

 

[audog]

OK Alden experts, was poking around TSM seconds site and found some lasts I have not heard of. I was wondering where each might fit on the last spectrum on page 1 of this thread. They are Orleans, Kendall, TruForm and Classic. Or are these made for specialty markets?

 

[Shawnc]

Guys,

Another boot cleaning as these (like many) have not got much action lately and the bloom was starting to overwhelm. These are strange as I am generally not a big fan of storm-welt Plaza or non-commando antique on shell. These both had both and I grabbed them anyway. It was a few years ago from Adam at AoC and it was when cigar was tough to get. After darkening the edges, over time, they have become one of my favorites. Here's a shot after a brief cleaning......

It's also strange that I was not a fan of cigar when I first got into Aldens. Now, one of my favs. Here's a family shot.......

I'm not much of a camera person so I want to say that these look much better in person than the pic's indicate.

 

[madhat]

Guys,

Another boot cleaning as these (like many) have not got much action lately and the bloom was starting to overwhelm. These are strange as I am generally not a big fan of storm-welt Plaza or non-commando antique on shell. These both had both and I grabbed them anyway. It was a few years ago from Adam at AoC and it was when cigar was tough to get. After darkening the edges, over time, they have become one of my favorites. Here's a shot after a brief cleaning...... View attachment 1567066

It's also strange that I was not a fan of cigar when I first got into Aldens. Now, one of my favs. Here's a family shot.......

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I'm not much of a camera person so I want to say that these look much better in person than the pic's indicate.

You know what? Those dark edges really work. I might have to do the same.

 

[jischwar]

Guys,

Another boot cleaning as these (like many) have not got much action lately and the bloom was starting to overwhelm. These are strange as I am generally not a big fan of storm-welt Plaza or non-commando antique on shell. These both had both and I grabbed them anyway. It was a few years ago from Adam at AoC and it was when cigar was tough to get. After darkening the edges, over time, they have become one of my favorites. Here's a shot after a brief cleaning...... View attachment 1567066

It's also strange that I was not a fan of cigar when I first got into Aldens. Now, one of my favs. Here's a family shot.......

View attachment 1567068

I'm not much of a camera person so I want to say that these look much better in person than the pic's indicate.

You know what? Those dark edges really work. I might have to do the same.
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Damn these are good!