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

[audog]

And the end result of a 68 yr old guy climbing on ladders (wearing Alden AoC-122's) to please his granddaughter. Ladder not tall enough, or would have got both undone peaks.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Yea LaRossa did a great job designing these. I probably missed something but it was the only non-commando lux makeup I came across and I’m a sucker for a plain toe.

The double oiled leather soles were a deal maker for me with this make-up from LaRossa!

 

[stormboy202]

A post with a nod to @Roycru for the day's adventures.

Bachelor party this weekend and I'm visiting the George S Patton museum before the festivities begin. Sadly, many of the tanks I saw as a boy have been moved since the armor school was relocated.

Decided to wear Modified boots for a military type last for the occasion.

Photos don't do the tanks justice. They are massive!
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Patton's famous ivory pistols. These are the his actual revolvers. The back side of the right revolver has two hash marks for bandits he killed in Mexico in battle.
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Sherman tank. I'm a tall guy and the barrel is easily 8' high

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Foam firetruck damaged in 9/11 when Flight 77 struck the Pentagon. It was sitting within 200 feet of the impact point and saved the lives of the 3 men assigned to it.

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Keeping it GYW relevant here, even the Mannequins have GYW boots! Nails in the sole too. I'm very impressed with the details on them.

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And finally, I'm going to visit my bank here and inquire about removing some of my gold. I don't think they'll mind me paying a visit.

For those of you who know what this is, I hope you enjoy my poor attempt at a joke!

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Tanks are so massive… also any deets on your rugby shirt??

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Sunday forum pals.

 

[Rountreesj]

Happy Sunday! 1272s breaks in so nice!

 

[Thrift Couture]

Suede Sunday. Alden Santa Wing (patent pending). Lol!

 

[suuteebird]

 

[smfdoc]

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All are great, but the first LWBs are at the next level.

 

[mdubs]

Sunday. Alden Color #8 Shell Cordovan LHS

-Mike

 

[James1051]

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[James1051]

All are great, but the first LWBs are at the next level.

I'm partial to the SW spectator, at least in part b/c its on a last I can't wear
Really good and even better because its unobtanium.

 

[audog]

Innes

 

[Thrift Couture]

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I really like this boot, I’m just not sure about the fit of the Grant last.

 

[audog]

I really like this boot, I’m just not sure about the fit of the Grant last.

I have found it only works really well for me without boot socks (heavy)

 

[Hisheirness23]

I have found it only works really well for me without boot socks (heavy)

I wear my Brannock size (9D) in Grant and it works really well in normal boot socks. Compared to Barrie, they're probably a little narrower as I am able to wear thick Chup boot socks with my Barrie size (8.5D).

I have seen a few Plaza lasted shoes/boots that are intriguing, but not sure what size I should get. I reached out to Mack at Brogue since he is the closest shop to where I live and we'll see what he suggests. I have a feeling that I'll need to stop in and bring both normal dress socks and boot socks when trying on shoes.