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

[JSO1]

That looks like the dashing Chicago leydon last boot

The Clybourn - Color-8 Shell Cordovan 2x2 Captoe Boot D2849H

Dashing x Alden Special Makeup - Limited AvailabilityLeydon Last2x2 Captoe bootColor-8 shell cordovanDouble oiled leather sole360 Degree Goodyear weltTonal hook & eyesAntique sole edgeDovetail heelMade in Massachusetts, USAIf your size is not available, please contact Special Orders*This Alden...

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[Norwester]

That looks like the dashing Chicago leydon last boot

The Clybourn - Color-8 Shell Cordovan 2x2 Captoe Boot D2849H

Dashing x Alden Special Makeup - Limited AvailabilityLeydon Last2x2 Captoe bootColor-8 shell cordovanDouble oiled leather sole360 Degree Goodyear weltTonal hook & eyesAntique sole edgeDovetail heelMade in Massachusetts, USAIf your size is not available, please contact Special Orders*This Alden...

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Thanks for the information. I was thrown off by the fact that Alden Model Project lists pretty much only chukka's for Leydon lasted boots, and the toe looks less tapered in the pictures than other Leydon models. It's a beautiful boot.

 

[intensanity]

Relatedly if anyone wants is open to selling their Old Bronze 9Ds at a premium, let me know. Would treat them better than anyone could ask. Been waiting for "Olive" Shell for almost a decade now...

 

[Leisurely Loafing]

I was holding off on getting a full family shot until I got some Ravello and the time has finally come. Really pleased with the rotation and dare I say content!

 

[Watchman1]

Once upon a time the Leydon Last was far more popular than nowadays. I vividly remember loafers and oxfords, occasionally derby's being made on the Leydon.

Alden of Carmel was a strong purveyor of this last. And, IIRC the Leydon was popular with the asian market as well.

Wasn't the general consensus for Leydon to go up one width from TTS?

I will say a boot was/is very rare on the Leydon. Nice last though.

 

[Leisurely Loafing]

Once upon a time the Leydon Last was far more popular than nowadays. I vividly remember loafers and oxfords, occasionally derby's being made on the Leydon.

Alden of Carmel was a strong purveyor of this last. And, IIRC the Leydon was popular with the asian market as well.

Wasn't the general consensus for Leydon to go up one width from TTS?

I will say a boot was/is very rare on the Leydon. Nice last though.

I’ve seen a few shell loafers on Leydon recently. H. Stockton did a cigar pair twoish years ago and Frans Boone has an unlined color 8 loafer.

 

[JSO1]

Once upon a time the Leydon Last was far more popular than nowadays. I vividly remember loafers and oxfords, occasionally derby's being made on the Leydon.

Alden of Carmel was a strong purveyor of this last. And, IIRC the Leydon was popular with the asian market as well.

Wasn't the general consensus for Leydon to go up one width from TTS?

I will say a boot was/is very rare on the Leydon. Nice last though.

Only go up a width for unlined chukka otherwise general guidance is TTS

 

[lcdx22]

Beauties. Who did the MCT?

Alden SF

 

[bemk]

New in:

 

[JSO1]

New in:

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King for a reason

 

[qtip.416]

Alden Cigar Cap Toe.

 

[Profligate47]

My Rolex explorer fund got wiped out by rare shell last year!

2210 Color 8

 

[mdubs]

Leisure Sunday. Alden x BB Whiskey Shell Cordovan Unlined LHS.

-Mike

 

[barutanseijin]

I was holding off on getting a full family shot until I got some Ravello and the time has finally come. Really pleased with the rotation and dare I say content! View attachment 1915451

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2210 Color 8

With color 8 as nice as that, who needs rare shell?

 

[Ancestral Star]