The Official Alden Thread for 2024 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[Oswald Cornelius]

Anyone hit the B+M 'event' Saturday (yesterday)? I couldn't make it but will try next time.

 

[Vincent George]

Anyone hit the B+M 'event' Saturday (yesterday)? I couldn't make it but will try next time.

I told Yenni that I was there in spirit (as I live in Massachusetts). Looked like a nice event.

 

[Vincent George]

Wishing you all manageable Mondays.

 

[TheLawBeard]

Wishing you all manageable Mondays.



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Remind me again what those are?

So I can cross my fingers that they're both available and actually fit me haha

 

[Vincent George]

Remind me again what those are?

So I can cross my fingers that they're both available and actually fit me haha

Oh ya. Yenni's "Uptown..."

"Uptown" Straight Tip Boot in Color 8 Shell Cordovan, Barrie Last

Shell Cordovan is a leather made from the connective tissue from a horse’s rump. It’s known for its durability, glossy finish, and is highly regarded for being able to maintain its luster and shape over time. Barrie Last 360 Pre-Stitched Reverse Welt Antique Welt & Sole Edge 9 Matching Eyelets...

brickmortarseattle.com

 

[Watchman1]

Plaza MCT In Ravello

Cheers!

 

[Vincent George]

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Plaza MCT In Ravello

Cheers!

Tremendous.

 

[Alcibiades]

Taking a break from shell today - CXL Indy boots from Alden of Carmel. These are differentiated with the tan/gold (instead of white) moc toe stitching, along with the gold eyelets.

 

[Alcibiades]

Two models I cleaned up over the weekend: Amaretto Cordovan Jumpers from Alden Madison (moving up on my list of favorite Alden boots I have ever bought) and my Color 8 chukkas from Yenni

 

[bemk]

Lately I wanted a black, non-brogue shoe for the summertime joining my parade of brogues from C&J, Tricker's and my beloved C8 975.
For me there was always only one choice and yesterday I finally took it home:

On my feet:

- Alden 9901 -

 

[sterlingindigo]

Lately I wanted a black, non-brogue shoe for the summertime joining my parade of brogues from C&J, Tricker's and my beloved C8 975.
For me there was always only one choice and yesterday I finally took it home:

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On my feet:

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- Alden 9901 -

I also recently scored the 9901 as a complement to my collection. I absolutely love my 990’s and I don’t know why I waited so long to obtain this standard catalog model but I feel as if I’ve finally locked in a solid role player I could never live without. After all the rare chasing, this simple almost unnoticeable model is one of my all time favorites. For you youngin’s, the standard catalog models are long time classic standards for a reason and a great way to build a relationship with retailers who can help you attain your rare and special makeup goals. So, do as I don’t, and build from the ground up. Your rare will come in time.

 

[Alcibiades]

Lately I wanted a black, non-brogue shoe for the summertime joining my parade of brogues from C&J, Tricker's and my beloved C8 975.
For me there was always only one choice and yesterday I finally took it home:

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On my feet:

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- Alden 9901 -

Why just summertime? Wear 'em year round!

 

[bemk]

I also recently scored the 9901 as a complement to my collection. I absolutely love my 990’s and I don’t know why I waited so long to obtain this standard catalog model but I feel as if I’ve finally locked in a solid role player I could never live without. After all the rare chasing, this simple almost unnoticeable model is one of my all time favorites. For you youngin’s, the standard catalog models are long time classic standards for a reason and a great way to build a relationship with retailers who can help you attain your rare and special makeup goals. So, do as I don’t, and build from the ground up. Your rare will come in time.

Yeah! There is just something so very classic and essential with the plainer designs and I love them often more with finer garments than my Brogues. My plain toe & cap toe boots taught me that.
Way back I debated with myself, if I should make the 990 or the 975 my first Alden. The 975 won then and time went by and many other shoes & boots 'happened'.

My dealer didn't have the 990 in my size in stock otherwise I would have gotten the C8 version also. It stood there on the shelf ... simply too die for! 🌞

Why just summertime? Wear 'em year round!

Agreed, but I have way too many boots and furthermore I need an alibi to add another Alden boot. 😃

 

[Vincent George]

Speaking of standard catalog offerings: I’d sure like to see the 2145 and 2146 come back someday.

 

[bemk]

Speaking of standard catalog offerings: I’d sure like to see the 2145 and 2146 come back someday.

My dealer in Germany has them:

Medaillion Tip Blucher Color 8 Cordovan, 2145, Weite E | Bordo (Color 8) | 47 | AL1305-9006.13

Herrenschnürschuh aus Pferdeleder (Genuine Shell Cordovan) als Medaillion Tip Blucher des amerikanischen Schuhherstellers ALDEN aus Massachusetts, New England, USA. Der Medaillion Tip Blucher ist in einer Goodyear-Rahmenkonstruktion (Goodyear welt c…

schuh-exclusiv-kettler-shop.de

Medaillion Tip Blucher Black Cordovan, 2146, Weite E | Schwarz | 42 | AL1300-9019.05

Herrenschnürschuh aus Pferdeleder (Genuine Shell Cordovan) als Medaillion Tip Blucher des amerikanischen Schuhherstellers ALDEN aus Massachusetts, New England, USA. Der Medaillion Tip Blucher ist in einer Goodyear-Rahmenkonstruktion (Goodyear welt c…

schuh-exclusiv-kettler-shop.de

And Sherman Brothers in the US also:

Alden - Men's Color 8 Shell Cordovan Medallion Tip Blucher Oxford #2145

Dark Burgundy Cordovan

www.shermanbrothers.com

Alden Men's Black Genuine Shell Cordovan Medallion Tip Blucher Oxford #2146

Black Shell Cordovan

www.shermanbrothers.com