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

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Sorry for the tease by way of confusing prose, but that’s two pairs of loafers: the standard Brooks Bros. unlined color 8 shell with the standard dark edge, and the makeup in color 8 shell with the antique edge and waterlock soles. Several retailers carry it, but mine were from J Crew.

Awwww maaann! Ha, all good and thanks for the clarification.
 

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For the responses in thus far, all agree that 405 (Indy boot) and 975 (Long Wing Blucher) belong among the top 3 iconic Alden model numbers.
The votes for number 3 are mixed, including model 986 (shell Color 8 Leisure Handsewn slip-on) 907 (black calf balmoral cap toe dress shoe), 990 (shell Color 8 Plain Toe Blucher).
I think the 660, original tassel moc loafer, has to be in the mix doesn't it? If we are talking iconic
 

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I'm kicking around ideas for my second annual Alden birthday present to myself, and am curious to hear what the crowd has to say about the B+M Plaza last tassel loafers vs. the standard Aberdeen last ones?

Plaza last:

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Aberdeen last:
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I'm kicking around ideas for my second annual Alden birthday present to myself, and am curious to hear what the crowd has to say about the B+M Plaza last tassel loafers vs. the standard Aberdeen last ones?

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Both are good, Aberdeen looks a little "sleeker", but either would be a great present to yourself. Of course, the standard shoe thread answer is...........Get Both!
 

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I'm kicking around ideas for my second annual Alden birthday present to myself, and am curious to hear what the crowd has to say about the B+M Plaza last tassel loafers vs. the standard Aberdeen last ones?

Plaza last:

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Aberdeen last:
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Always comes down to taste, style of dress, current collection, etc. With those caveats I'll say that even though I'm not normally a huge fan of plaza for shoes, that B&M shoe has been calling my name since Yenni made it. It is very cool and the raised stitches give it a 'wow' factor that I like. But I am also drawn to it because I own the more traditional tassel loafer. If I had to pick one, because my dress leans more to business than casual, I'd go traditional. If I leaned more towards casual, I'd go with Yenni's.
 

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I'm kicking around ideas for my second annual Alden birthday present to myself, and am curious to hear what the crowd has to say about the B+M Plaza last tassel loafers vs. the standard Aberdeen last ones?

Plaza last:

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Aberdeen last:
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Plaza simply because my feet aren't comfortable in Aberdeen...that's where I'd start. The shoe that fits better.
 

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It's just my opinion, and it's worth all you are paying for it, but Aberdeen/Van make a better looking tassel loafer. While Plaza makes a better boot (even though I did have a boot made on Aberdeen )
 

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I'm kicking around ideas for my second annual Alden birthday present to myself, and am curious to hear what the crowd has to say about the B+M Plaza last tassel loafers vs. the standard Aberdeen last ones?

Plaza last:

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Aberdeen last:
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I have both and both are beautiful tassels. The Aberdeen is truly a classic and hard to beat. The Plaza (with the hand stitching) is a really special twist. They are both sleek lasts, I would offer that I would do it based upon if you want a slightly more chiseled look (plaza) or if you want the more classic look and based upon fit. Fit is king in the end...

Alden Color #8 Shell Cordovan Plaza Tassel - 2020-10-19 - 6.jpg


Alden Color #8 Shell Cordovan Tassel Loafer - 2021-02-01 - 6.jpg


-Mike
 

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I'm kicking around ideas for my second annual Alden birthday present to myself, and am curious to hear what the crowd has to say about the B+M Plaza last tassel loafers vs. the standard Aberdeen last ones?

Plaza last:

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Aberdeen last:
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I'd get the Plaza ones. The Plaza ones are a makeup for a specific store. The Aberdeen ones are a stock model. If you decide you don't like the Plaza ones for some reason, you can probably sell those off and buy the Aberdeen ones at a future date. The inverse might not be true.
 
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