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

[Vincent George]

Very nice work. I remember asking him once how much a new welt is, and it wasn't cheap. I think that's perhaps the only downside of going with Steve for such repair. But I would agree with you that I would feel like they are in safer hands. I'll likely use cobblers for all my future resoles just because it gives me peace of mind with the holes on the upper.

I didn’t want to take a chance with anyone else (other than Jim McFarland, who I also love).

 

[mdubs]

Mike, how do you lace your boots? I'm honestly thinking that might help contribute to your vamps always looking immaculate!

I use a style known as the European Straight Lacing. I really like it as it looks super clean without being un-lacable...

-Mike

 

[mdubs]

Hi Mike,
Are these the 'new' colour 8 shade now? No more eggplant tinge? Looks almost black. Thanks for sharing.

I honestly do not know. Color #8 has changed a bit, for the darker, over the past 12 years that I have been following Alden.

 

[mdubs]

You just have to put them on for a photo and then put them back in the box


Just a joke mr.dubs 😅

HaH, the perk of brand new shoes! This was just their try on yesterday. They will get their formal office outing soon-ish.

 

[DrJezza]

New pair in today! WTB in Arabica Lux with a black neocork sole from Alden Madison.

 

[michelin_li]

Black Scotch Grain Commando Sole

 

[zippyh]

#8 with old man ankles

 

[Vincent George]

Definitely starting to fade.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Color 8 Brogue Shortwing Bluchers for an afternoon of wine tasting.

 

[Vincent George]

They’re here…and they’re spectacular. Monty immediately took the box.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Color 8 unlined plain toes with antique welts for today’s high school graduation.

 

[smfdoc]

They’re here…and they’re spectacular. Monty immediately took the box.

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If I fits I sits. Monty

 

[audog]

Just some boots and wine on the deck

 

[mdubs]

Leisure Sunday. Alden Mahogony Shell Cordovan LHS.

-Mike

 

[clarksdb]

Hi all, I own 2 longwing bluchers one in shell. Both on Barrie last. Also have an indy boot.

Looking for a black pair of shoes to wear with suits amongst other things. The v tip in black shell caught my eye. Mostly comes in barrie last.

I do like the chunkier look compared to my C&J proper black oxford captoes.

I'm in my mid 30s if that makes any difference. Would the v tip be a good choice in barrie last? Or should I get it in a different last? Or look at another model?