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

[smfdoc]

Time to saddle up for the week ahead.

 

[Ancestral Star]

 

[DJYello]

Maiden Voyage, Alden x Engineered Garments. Hooked on loafers.

 

[mdubs]

Monday. Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan LWBs.

Have a great one!
Mike

 

[delmar]

Is anyone familiar with the care and maintenance of smooth Tobacco Chamois? I just ordered a pair of these

Alden x Brogue Forty-Eight George Boot​

Alden x Brogue Forty-Eight George Boot

Features: -Barrie Last -Tobacco Chamois-360 Degree Rerverse Welt -Antique Welt and Edge -Oiled Double Leather Sole -Goodyear Welted-Made in USA Exclusively Made For Brogue Please read before you place the order Alden shoes are crafted with and attention to detail in their Massachusetts factory...

www.brogueshop.com

Is it a material that takes wax or shoe cream or do you just leave it alone like suede or nubuck?

I didn't want to wait until I had educated myself on the material and risk missing out.

 

[qtip.416]

 

[bde]

I have been saving up for a while to purchase a pair of LHS Color 8 in shell cordovan. They will be my first "nice" shoe.

A few questions:
1) I plan to head into AoM to purchase a pair. Can I rely on them to size me correctly?
2) I would like a very versatile shoe (my office is very casual, so I want a shoe that works with jeans and chinos). I understand this is subjective, but is that a good model for what I want?

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Black shell Hampton last captoes from Alden Madison today. For a standard dress shoe these are super comfortable. They also look very nice.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Is anyone familiar with the care and maintenance of smooth Tobacco Chamois? I just ordered a pair of these

Alden x Brogue Forty-Eight George Boot​

Alden x Brogue Forty-Eight George Boot

Features: -Barrie Last -Tobacco Chamois-360 Degree Rerverse Welt -Antique Welt and Edge -Oiled Double Leather Sole -Goodyear Welted-Made in USA Exclusively Made For Brogue Please read before you place the order Alden shoes are crafted with and attention to detail in their Massachusetts factory...

www.brogueshop.com

Is it a material that takes wax or shoe cream or do you just leave it alone like suede or nubuck?

I didn't want to wait until I had educated myself on the material and risk missing out.

Just leave em alone. Nylon brush after wear, that’s it.

 

[smmrfld]

I have been saving up for a while to purchase a pair of LHS Color 8 in shell cordovan. They will be my first "nice" shoe.

A few questions:
1) I plan to head into AoM to purchase a pair. Can I rely on them to size me correctly?
2) I would like a very versatile shoe (my office is very casual, so I want a shoe that works with jeans and chinos). I understand this is subjective, but is that a good model for what I want?

AoM should be fine...but be very, very confident that you get the right size. Loafers are the toughest shoe to fit correctly, initial heel slippage will likely improve a bit but not completely if they aren't a perfect fit, and wearing thinner/thicker socks isn't really an optimal solution. Go into the fitting with the realization that not everyone can wear loafers comfortably. Good luck!

 

[airportlobby]

Are the JCrew LHS loafers a different last than the standard LHS? They seem to have a different model number and maybe look a bit pointier?

 

[Bavo]

I have been saving up for a while to purchase a pair of LHS Color 8 in shell cordovan. They will be my first "nice" shoe.

A few questions:
1) I plan to head into AoM to purchase a pair. Can I rely on them to size me correctly?
2) I would like a very versatile shoe (my office is very casual, so I want a shoe that works with jeans and chinos). I understand this is subjective, but is that a good model for what I want?

1) Yes, and

2) Yes!

 

[barutanseijin]

Are the JCrew LHS loafers a different last than the standard LHS? They seem to have a different model number and maybe look a bit pointier?

The model number is different because they are a slightly different makeup. The color 8 shell version is on the Van last and fit just like any other Van last LHS.

Alden D9220 Color 8 Shell Cordovan LHS / Penny Loafer

Alden D9220 LHS / Penny loafer is built on the Van last. The model has a Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan leather upper with a single waterlock leather outsole.

aldenmodelproject.com

 

[closetoyou]

I just picked up a 986 penny loafer. I'm experiencing pain on instep and was curious if this would get better over time with shell cordovan. I've attached an illustration to show where exactly I feel the pain. Thanks in advance!

 

[sterlingindigo]

I just picked up a 986 penny loafer. I'm experiencing pain on instep and was curious if this would get better over time with shell cordovan. I've attached an illustration to show where exactly I feel the pain. Thanks in advance!

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Shell really doesn’t break in or stretch.