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

[sterlingindigo]

Im wondering what last this moc blucher is made on. The shop told me they only know its from 2019 and the code is M9605C, but i couldnt find any info about it. Maybe someone here can help me. Got my first alden a few weeks ago (plain toe boot on TB). Now im hooked and hoping this one is TB too, or atleast Barrie.

I have a similar pair 73035C on Van but these do look more like Barrie

 

[GGMac]

Im wondering what last this moc blucher is made on. The shop told me they only know its from 2019 and the code is M9605C, but i couldnt find any info about it. Maybe someone here can help me. Got my first alden a few weeks ago (plain toe boot on TB). Now im hooked and hoping this one is TB too, or atleast Barrie.

Never seen them do a ranger moc on anything but Van but I’m far from the expert on this forum.

 

[Hisheirness23]

You and I both go 8.5D Barrie so this is interesting. I still don't feel as though I've nailed my Plaza fit. Started 9D and just didn't like it. Went to 8.5E and that seems to work best but my Cigar Wing Boots (shameless plug) are 8.5D and while snug, they work with dress socks. It the only last I haven't quite nailed.

Always appreciate the insight.

Plaza isn't one of Alden's best lasts for my feet, but it looks so elegant! Of all the lasts for my feet, it goes Grant, Barrie, TB, 379x, Plaza, Van. Grant being the best/most comfortable and Van being the most difficult with loafers.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Wore my modified last boots today. Still can't take proper photos, but this will have to do for now.

 

[Shawnc]

Plaza isn't one of Alden's best lasts for my feet, but it looks so elegant! Of all the lasts for my feet, it goes Grant, Barrie, TB, 379x, Plaza, Van. Grant being the best/most comfortable and Van being the most difficult with loafers.

Order feels about right for me except, as a loafer guy, fortunately I have no issues with Van.

 

[sazon]

New smooth tan chamois Indy heat from Ealdwine arrived today !

 

[CLH03]

New smooth tan chamois Indy heat from Ealdwine arrived today !
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Did you ever manage to clean up those painted Indy’s?

 

[sazon]

Did you ever manage to clean up those painted Indy’s?

Nope. Sadly, they’re now my yard work boots with painful memories.

 

[Ancestral Star]

 

[Hisheirness23]

Maiden voyage for these Arabica Lux "Lafayette Hills" Indy boots from Sherman Bros. Cannot express how incredible these are with the handsewn details! Undecided whether I pursue patina or baby them since I love the coffee color of these.

 

[Keyser_Söze]

Always choose patina. You just have to make sure you take care of them while doing so.

 

[Norwester]

I really should wear these more often; they are such classics. But I usually reach for something with speed hooks.

 

[zippyh]

Ravello chukkas.

 

[Keyser_Söze]

 

[Hisheirness23]

I really should wear these more often; they are such classics. But I usually reach for something with speed hooks.

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