The Official Alden Thread for 2023 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[audog]

Does anyone know if Alden is making natural Chromexcel models again? I have always wanted a pair of natural CXL plain toe bluchers, and my natural Chromexcel Indy boots are a size too short and and a size too wide, would like to replace them .

Alden is not making Natty CXL any longer, I would love a couple more pair, but alas......

 

[skinny]

I just received a new pair of Alden's Burgundy Calfskin Leisure Handsewn 984 loafers, which I bought online from The Shoe Mart, and while impeccable on the outside, they both have this dark stain inside on the soles. See photos. What caused this, and is it just something to ignore or return? They no longer have the same size in stock, and nobody else does either. Thanks!

 

[madhat]

I just received a new pair of Alden's Burgundy Calfskin Leisure Handsewn 984 loafers, which I bought online from The Shoe Mart, and while impeccable on the outside, they both have this dark stain inside on the soles. See photos. What caused this, and is it just something to ignore or return? They no longer have the same size in stock, and nobody else does either. Thanks!

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Looks like a dye stain. Who cares? It’s on the footbed that will be dark as it gets soaked with sweat.

 

[Misterg12]

Beautiful day for some loafers fellas

 

[Misterg12]

I just received a new pair of Alden's Burgundy Calfskin Leisure Handsewn 984 loafers, which I bought online from The Shoe Mart, and while impeccable on the outside, they both have this dark stain inside on the soles. See photos. What caused this, and is it just something to ignore or return? They no longer have the same size in stock, and nobody else does either. Thanks!

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Got a little heavy handed on the finishing it looks like. Not going to hurt a thing

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Beautiful day for some loafers fellas
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This is freaking me out how is it possible?

 

[barutanseijin]

This is freaking me out how is it possible?

And what are the details on those loafers?

 

[branpureza]

And what are the details on those loafers?

Factory seconds. Looks like one of the shoes was made backwards.

 

[Vincent George]

Moulded Shoe TB Jumpers.

 

[Raimar]

Comfy Cape Cods.

 

[Misterg12]

And what are the details on those loafers?

Aberdeen Lasted Venetian loafers

 

[Misterg12]

This is freaking me out how is it possible?

A lot of leg twisting lol . Was a balancing act trying to take the picture.

 

[smmrfld]

I just received a new pair of Alden's Burgundy Calfskin Leisure Handsewn 984 loafers, which I bought online from The Shoe Mart, and while impeccable on the outside, they both have this dark stain inside on the soles. See photos. What caused this, and is it just something to ignore or return? They no longer have the same size in stock, and nobody else does either. Thanks!

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Unfortunately, as Alden QC has declined, more flaws like sloppy dye applications get through and are sold as firsts rather than seconds. Not a big deal on cheaper shoes, but Alden really should do better for the prices they are now charging.

 

[skinny]

Unfortunately, as Alden QC has declined, more flaws like sloppy dye applications get through and are sold as firsts rather than seconds. Not a big deal on cheaper shoes, but Alden really should do better for the prices they are now charging.

Agreed. I gathered it wasn't important, as it's not visible, but yeah, it shouldn't be there for the price they charge. Still, I'm happy to support a Made in the USA company, one local to me as well. I would have purchased directly from them, but their lead time is 16 weeks or so...

 

[ac106]

Does anyone have Roy boots in brown CXL? I saw audogs FS post but would like to see some other shots on how these have aged. I am generally CXL-phobic but someone posted a 1 year update on some Roy boots on Reddit and they looked great.

Also are the AOM Roy boots the exact makeup from the old Context Clothing version?