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

[sazon]

@mdubs Thanks for another great monthly topic of discussion.

When I think about the one that got away, it's oddly not a rare shell model.

Starting in 2011, Leffot ran a great wingtip boot in reverse tobacco chamois. It was their Greenwich Boot. It was detailed with all eyelets, 360 reverse welt, and commando soles. Those were the days when Leffot's Alden collabs sold out very quickly. They ran the boot a few times but I could get never get a slot. B+M and AoM ran similar versions, but to this day I've always coveted the Leffot version.

I recently contacted Steven at Leffot and asked if he would consider running it again, given that RTC is having a moment right now. He said he'd run the boot again. Let's hope that happens! If you're a fan, I'd definitely reach out to Steven at Leffot to see if he's going to run it soon !

 

[mdubs]

These are spectacular! What last is this on and who's make-up?

Thanks much! These were made by AoC and B+M a few years back. This version was done on the Barrie Last.

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Best.....Alden....on.....the.....thread!

Wow. Thanks much AuDog!!

-Mike

 

[shoetree]

snuff indy x AOM

 

[savvysartorial]

Sweet! Just a great shoe, classic and balanced.

Aberdeen is oh so fine and it's black! Great for showing off that shell!

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snuff indy x AOM

Dude those are sweet. Love the snuff AND a red brick sole on Indy?? Nice looking makeup that'll turn heads!

 

[savvysartorial]

Voltaire has knocked it out of the park again with another killer makeup! My first Ravello and boy these are gorgeous; I'm honestly going to feel bad wearing these for the first time. I couldn't have asked for a nicer shoe to start my Ravello collection with.

Double Waterloc on 360 welt with an NST front and all brass eyelets, lasted around the Plaza last. #2 pair from this run.

My photos don't do these babies justice.


PS: Voltaire at Style by Blaine is building his website and it should be up and running very soon. He really loves Alden and has an eye for some unique makeups.

 

[Shawnc]

Whoa Savvy, two amazing drops in two days. Well done my-man!

 

[savvysartorial]

Whoa Savvy, two amazing drops in two days. Well done my-man!

Thank you! Got lucky on all counts

Everybody's calling me at the same time!

 

[PACostag]

still haven't quite figured out how to get a pair of Alden shells in anything other than black or burgundy... I was hoping picking up two pairs of shells from a single retailer would have opened the doors to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for me, but alas...

 

[classicalthunde]

still haven't quite figured out how to get a pair of Alden shells in anything other than black or burgundy... I was hoping picking up two pairs of shells from a single retailer would have opened the doors to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for me, but alas...

what is the process? I’ve never even seen any whiskey/ravello/cigar shell make ups on anything other than these threads...

 

[shahtirthak]

Just plain old pumpkin 405s ... the best Indys ever (in my short time knowing of and about Alden!)

 

[audog]

Just plain old pumpkin 405s ... the best Indys ever (in my short time knowing of and about Alden!)
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TOTALLY AGREE on best Indy's ever. I have told the wife to burry me in my Pumpkin Indy's

 

[Hisheirness23]

@mdubs Thanks for another great monthly topic of discussion.

When I think about the one that got away, it's oddly not a rare shell model.

Starting in 2011, Leffot ran a great wingtip boot in reverse tobacco chamois. It was their Greenwich Boot. It was detailed with all eyelets, 360 reverse welt, and commando soles. Those were the days when Leffot's Alden collabs sold out very quickly. They ran the boot a few times but I could get never get a slot. B+M and AoM ran similar versions, but to this day I've always coveted the Leffot version.

I recently contacted Steven at Leffot and asked if he would consider running it again, given that RTC is having a moment right now. He said he'd run the boot again. Let's hope that happens! If you're a fan, I'd definitely reach out to Steven at Leffot to see if he's going to run it soon !

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Thank you for this! I'll definitely be reaching out to Leffot! These remind me of the make-up by The Stronghold with their Hummus Suede Wingtip Boot.

I pre-ordered a pair of Loden Suede Plain Toe Boots from Ealdwine and will need to go back in this thread and and see all the pics & comparison feedback people posted on which color will give the greatest contrast since I don't wanna buy multiple colors of boots (besides Snuff since that's flexible).

 

[Spencer]

Voltaire has knocked it out of the park again with another killer makeup! My first Ravello and boy these are gorgeous; I'm honestly going to feel bad wearing these for the first time. I couldn't have asked for a nicer shoe to start my Ravello collection with.

Double Waterloc on 360 welt with an NST front and all brass eyelets, lasted around the Plaza last. #2 pair from this run.

My photos don't do these babies justice.


PS: Voltaire at Style by Blaine is building his website and it should be up and running very soon. He really loves Alden and has an eye for some unique makeups.

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Gorgeous! Wear in good health!

 

[Spencer]

still haven't quite figured out how to get a pair of Alden shells in anything other than black or burgundy... I was hoping picking up two pairs of shells from a single retailer would have opened the doors to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for me, but alas...

Yup, similar here, other than just playing the waiting game. I'm sure there are those instances where you can call around and get lucky by a store having an unaccounted pair in your size stock, otherwise I guess just be patient and enjoy the shell Appreciation on this thread and IG pages.