The Official Alden Thread for 2022 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[ProfilaBinding]

Don’t understand how this guy gets the traffic he does other than the gimmick of cutting something in half or being controversial. So hard to listen to for that long. But 99% of his critiques wouldn’t be there if he got a better fit. He bought way too big. Way. Too big. Foot sliding around, facings overlapping?? C’mon, be professional. Of course they’re going to wear badly being that big. It’s like he’s new to shoes. I feel his reviews are biased and unfair, and maybe he’s got an axe to grind.

I went through a phase last year where I really wanted boots to fit a little large to accommodate larger socks. Just a year later, I learned that I prefer going back to having boots fit just as large as necessary, meaning I use thinner dress shoe socks with them. I find this works out better because it's easier to walk without the boots feeling long or larger. I also realized I should probably stick with boots that accommodate high insteps, and the modified last is like a dream for people like me.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

I actually tried on the Indy with neocork sole at Alden of Madison. I thought the bottom felt rather hard but could get used to it. I gravitated towards the commando since I'd be wearing it in rain, slush, and up to a few inches of snow here in the northeast. That said, I might be open Neocork or even double oak leather - but I think I'd put a Vibram sole guard on. I do like the TB last from when I tried it on, but was surprised to find the Barrie as comfortable.

I find that the double leather sole is the most comfortable among those I've worn.

 

[lcdx22]

New Indy day hope everyone had a great long weekend!

 

[sterlingindigo]

I went through a phase last year where I really wanted boots to fit a little large to accommodate larger socks. Just a year later, I learned that I prefer going back to having boots fit just as large as necessary, meaning I use thinner dress shoe socks with them. I find this works out better because it's easier to walk without the boots feeling long or larger. I also realized I should probably stick with boots that accommodate high insteps, and the modified last is like a dream for people like me.

Wait, so you’re the guy?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Wait, so you’re the guy?

Hope that was a joke. No, I am not Rose Anvil.

 

[CasuallyWorked]

New Indy day hope everyone had a great long weekend!

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Dang these are beautiful! Who’s make up

 

[barutanseijin]

Utterly redundant, but those are some nice looking Indy boots @lcdx22 . What last?

 

[lcdx22]

Dang these are beautiful! Who’s make up

Utterly redundant, but those are some nice looking Indy boots @lcdx22 . What last?

Yeah they turned out great. They're Color 8 with a mahogany storm welt and commando, TB last.

From Alden Madison style 4050HC.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Tuesday forum pals. Ravello.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Our final few hours in the deliver room. Can't wait to go home. Wore the boots on the best last of all time (modified).

 

[madhat]

 

[ojaw]

Our final few hours in the deliver room. Can't wait to go home. Wore the boots on the best last of all time (modified). View attachment 1862180

As in delivery room?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

As in delivery room?

Yes. Sorry, I was using my phone.

 

[ojaw]

Yes. Sorry, I was using my phone.

Hey, in that case congratulations!

 

[sterlingindigo]

Yes. Sorry, I was using my phone.

Wow, congrats man!