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

[Hisheirness23]

Thanks for your opinions on eyelets vs speed hooks. On a 9 eyelet Alden, do you need to fully take the laces out or a couple eyelets to get them on, or just loosen them up?

Regardless of all eyelets or speed hooks, I always undo the top 4 positions. This allows me to slip my boots on with minimal effort + shoe horn. I don't wanna put any unwanted pressure on the heel counter and it works for my OCD of being consistent out the box.

 

[Encore]

 

[SailingIvy]

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Great photos! Makes me want to own a pair of suede boots too lol

 

[nabass]

Ok sizing question for Alden LHS (looking at suede and cordovan). I'm a 9.5UK/ 10US in EG on 82 and 888 lasts and 9UK/ 9.5US on 202 last (Cranleigh). US sneaker size is generally a 10.

I was thinking about 9.5 for Alden loafers, does that sounds right?

 

[symphvaria]

Ok sizing question for Alden LHS (looking at suede and cordovan). I'm a 9.5UK/ 10US in EG on 82 and 888 lasts and 9UK/ 9.5US on 202 last (Cranleigh). US sneaker size is generally a 10.

I was thinking about 9.5 for Alden loafers, does that sounds right?

I take the same size in all my EG stuff (7.5UK/8US) with the exception of their loafers (7UK/7.5US F) and I went down half from my regular size for my LHS (7.5US).

 

[JTMD]

Alden for BB short wing bals in black shell for this wet Wing Wednesday..🌧☔️🌧

 

[Hisheirness23]

Maiden voyage for these Tobacco Smooth Chamois Jumper Boots from Ealdwine. Practically identical to the Tobacco Smooth Chamois Indy boots from AoM, except for the Neocork soles being brown on these versus black on the Indy.

 

[jellyroller]

Ok sizing question for Alden LHS (looking at suede and cordovan). I'm a 9.5UK/ 10US in EG on 82 and 888 lasts and 9UK/ 9.5US on 202 last (Cranleigh). US sneaker size is generally a 10.

I was thinking about 9.5 for Alden loafers, does that sounds right?

I'm thinking you'll probably be a 9 on the Van last

 

[TokyoStroll]

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I especially like the contrast of the eyelets and suede. Is this one of the standard models or a special from a retailer?

 

[Encore]

Great photos! Makes me want to own a pair of suede boots too lol

Thank you, and I think it’d be a good addition to your collection

I especially like the contrast of the eyelets and suede. Is this one of the standard models or a special from a retailer?

I bought it from another member, but I believe it’s this ones

 

[TokyoStroll]

Can anyone confirm the last on this boot from Nordstrom? It looks like the plaza or modified to me but I’d like to hear from others with more experience.

Thank you!

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/norwegian-lace-up-boot-men-nordstrom-exclusive/7451146?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FAlden&color=200

 

[JSO1]

Can anyone confirm the last on this boot from Nordstrom? It looks like the plaza or modified to me but I’d like to hear from others with more experience.

Thank you!

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/norwegian-lace-up-boot-men-nordstrom-exclusive/7451146?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FAlden&color=200

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looks like 379X but will let @BAK confirm

 

[Sheepdog]

Back again with a half size up - better for sure.

I used to think snuff was my favorite color but this humus suede is making me think twice.

Do you all know of any shops offering a humus unlined LHS? I'd be a buyer for sure.

 

[coolarrow]

I thought we were going to have a crappy weather day so I grabbed my bombproof 6 eye #8 chukkas on the plaza last. Turns out the sun came out in the afternoon.

 

[Alcibiades]

Black cordovan chukkas, sourced from Alden SF. Among my most worn. Will get some TLC this weekend