The Official Alden Thread for 2025 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[Club Soda]

Anyone selling any rare shell in 10 or 10.5??

Plain toe boot in Ravello, Size 10.5.

 

[Vincent George]

Again…the fit is so good. Van fan.

 

[Club Soda]

It forces me to go slow and savor it.

I failed to take heed of this and now the smell of a Lagavulin would probably be enough to make me sick.

 

[Club Soda]

Again…the fit is so good. Van fan.

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In my opinion the fit is what sets Alden apart from Northampton.

 

[barutanseijin]

405s out on the pier, in the snow:

 

[Markintosh]

In my opinion the fit is what sets Alden apart from Northampton.

When you say Northampton, do you mean all the shoemaker in that part of England?

 

[SailingIvy]

So I ended up not buying the BB ones, since the seller didn't answer me. Instead I got these 6776 from the 90s (said the seller). The code one the shoe would make these from 1995. They are in great shape (this is the unpolished and unconditioned state of them) and got resoled and a new leather sock insert as well. On their it says "Alden Service" Does anyone know anything about it?
Patina is very strong with a reddish brown to bordeaux to a dark brownish plum color.
Also: They're a 9D and fit great besides some heel slippage but I guess and hope that it will lessen with the leather soles softening up and the heel cups getting moulded to the feet. They were less than 200 so it's not a very expensive experiment

 

[Encore]

My wife is wondering why I have 3 pairs of the same boots.

 

[Shawnc]

True definition of shoe-p*rn @Encore. I could stare at this post all day. Simply stunning.

 

[JTMD]

View attachment 2311973 View attachment 2311975 View attachment 2311977 View attachment 2311979 View attachment 2311981 My wife is wondering why I have 3 pairs of the same boots.

My wife knows better by now 😅. I'm not saying that she'd identify a NWT or Short Wings by name but...😛.

Nice photos...and of course...Great boots. 😁

 

[Club Soda]

When you say Northampton, do you mean all the shoemaker in that part of England?

I haven't tried the breadth of every Northampton shoemake. In my experience, to my knowledge, based solely on tassel loafers, I find my Alden's to be significantly more comfortable than EG and C&J. The last specifically has high walls and the heel is much more locked to my stride and the outsole has a more pliable flex. My C&J are double oak sole and my EG are oak bark tanned, so they are more firm and sturdy, but overall I choose Alden. Under penalty of the law I submit this state to be true only as my own opinion.

 

[Club Soda]

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What polish is that?

 

[Markintosh]

I haven't tried the breadth of every Northampton shoemake. In my experience, to my knowledge, based solely on tassel loafers, I find my Alden's to be significantly more comfortable than EG and C&J. The last specifically has high walls and the heel is much more locked to my stride and the outsole has a more pliable flex. My C&J are double oak sole and my EG are oak bark tanned, so they are more firm and sturdy, but overall I choose Alden. Under penalty of the law I submit this state to be true only as my own opinion.

My 8 pairs of C&J all have rubber soles - I can wear them right out of the box with no problems. I think that’s primarily because the last for the two types of shoes that I wear fit me so well. From shoe to shoe the fit is almost identical. With Alden the van last for example, I’ve definitely had different felling fits - I’m an 11 E and I have a pair that fits perfectly and I just recently sent a same-size pair back that was too tight. For me a perfect shoe would be Alden styling with with C&J QC and sole options. I think the most underrated part of the C&J line is their loafers. The last couple of years I’ve become interested in posting on the style forum and I’ve realized that boots are very popular - more so than loafers - at least that’s my perception. The other guys from Northampton, EG and JL, are above my price point level of acceptable pain

 

[smford]

Hi all. Hoping to get a steer on indyboot sizing.

I have a fairly fresh pair of suede LHSs in 7. They are a snug fit without socks. Am I going to be swimming in a size 8 indy or will this be okay with socks? I’m an 8 brannock from memory.

 

[WineAndShoes]

Hi all. Hoping to get a steer on indyboot sizing.

I have a fairly fresh pair of suede LHSs in 7. They are a snug fit without socks. Am I going to be swimming in a size 8 indy or will this be okay with socks? I’m an 8 brannock from memory.

Other people with more familiarity with LHS sizing can confirm this, but I think a size 8 Indy is going to be too big. The Trubalance last is probably Alden’s most generous last and people usually size down from their Brannock. It might be passable with really thick socks or footbeds, but I’d try a 7.5 (with thick socks), maybe a 7 (with thin socks), or, best of all, wait until you can get into a store and get fit.