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

[GGMac]

Apparently, yes. According to Curtis at AOM and Ronnie at Moulded Shoe, the factory is currently not accepting any new orders on hand sewn make-ups as there's a huge backlog of existing orders that need to be completed. Both are hopeful that this will change in the next few months. Ronnie thinks this does not affect stock models, however. I'm sure @BAK can chime in with more precise details though.

Sounds like it‘s time to start machine stitching shell Indy’s again!

 

[chipshot]

I saw recently Black Shell Tankers for sale but don’t remember the retailer.. U guys have a clue? Thanks,,
Lovin these Snuff Boots from Yenni.. wickedly nice makeup ..
Chipshot in boots? What!

 

[galileo]

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Spoiler: Personal observation on my Dad

Here is to my Dad who passed away last night at 93. He loved this photo and recently passed on the hat to me, which had belonged to his father. He missed his wife of 64 years terribly. I will be grateful to see 2021 end. I have lost my mother, father and oldest son in the last 4 months. This **** has got to let up soon.

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Very sorry for your losses. It’s been a rough year for all.

 

[galileo]

Whiskey Wednesday here

 

[stormboy202]

Looking good! They paused hand sewn orders??



ColumbiaKnit is 100% sewn and fashioned in the USA.

I know for 100% certainty that ColumbiaKnit makes shirts for many companies and used to sell the Lands' End Rugby shirts from the '80s.

I wanted to branch out into more vintage type patterns and Withernot has those, but I doubt I can get made to measure like I can from Columbaknit directly.

Interesting…. Was the price of your custom ones comparable to the stock versions?

 

[Vincent George]

I saw recently Black Shell Tankers for sale but don’t remember the retailer.. U guys have a clue? Thanks,,
Lovin these Snuff Boots from Yenni.. wickedly nice makeup ..
Chipshot in boots? What! View attachment 1712715

Does @chipshot order boots a size up so he can wear loafers in them instead of socks?

 

[idonotmatch]

Did someone say machine-stitched? Sign me up.

 

[mdubs]

Those are just amazing!!!

 

[chrfi]

First outing for these this winter!

 

[stook1]

If I understand your requirements correctly, Mack at Brogue carries the following Indy boot, and appears to have a nice inventory:

alden-x-brogue-suede-indy-boot

Long shot, sir... but did you just post a boot for sale? Hoping to connect.

 

[audog]

Chiropractor this morning

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Whiskey Wednesday.

 

[chipshot]

Hershey Suede LHSes for today’s warmer weather.. sorry.. these don’t fit in my NSTs.. ha ha.. you all have a great ALDEN day.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Speaking of hand sewn, just got a surprise delivery from Shoe Mart…cigar shell

 

[moondog-sparky]

Speaking of hand sewn, just got a surprise delivery from Shoe Mart…cigar shell
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sweet pair, stephen! i received the shipping email earlier this week...can't wait. how would you characterize the cigar shade in this batch? this photo looks like pretty dark cigar - almost kind of C8'ish.