***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[stevent]

Here's my collection, started about a month and a half ago. Decided to keep the 403s and got the Ravello Plain Toes on a Modified last today from interlockingny. Quick question, as they were seconds, the right one looks a bit lighter than the left. Will they even out in color after wearing? (Guessing it's from a store display so lightened by sun?)

404, Ravello, 403

 

[fritzl]



I would get leather, have a vibram layer put on top, and eventually resole with dainite.

either or both?

 

[mediahound]



Breaking in my new cigar indy's.......I think I'm going to like these! Also my first venture into the world of shell.......I may require more

Very nice. Where do you get those? I'm looking for a Cigar Indy boot with commando sole.

 

[shaunw]

they are from theshoemart, they appear to only have size 10 and 12 in stock right now, lucky for me I'm a 10....

truebalance last, commando sole, nine eyelets

 

[herrmj]

Very nice. Where do you get those? I'm looking for a Cigar Indy boot with commando sole.

J gilbert is working on cigar indy with commando sole.

 

[Joenobody0]



Here's my collection, started about a month and a half ago. Decided to keep the 403s and got the Ravello Plain Toes on a Modified last today from interlockingny. Quick question, as they were seconds, the right one looks a bit lighter than the left. Will they even out in color after wearing? (Guessing it's from a store display so lightened by sun?)
404, Ravello, 403

Regarding your mismatched Revello boots - they will both lighten as you wear them. Probably they should trend towards being more similar in color. Even if they don't, I have first quality #8 shoes that differ in color at least that much.

They look very nice.

 

[Mr.K]

My ever growing collection



Top=Suede Chukka, Obscura Captoe Boot, Suede Chukka
Bottom=Obscura CapToe, LS Suede PTB, LS FLex LWB, 966

Hopefully by mid year I should have a pair of LS Ultimate CXL Jumpers and a pair of unlined suede penny loafers.
Wish List=Leffot #8 LWB, Cigar LWB & Leffot Natural CXL LWB

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Modest Collection:

Blue Suede LWB and Brown Cap Toe Bals on Modified

Whiskey NST, Cigar NST, Ravello LWB, Cigar LWB

#4 Atom, Black LWB BBBF, #8 Ultimate Jumper Boot Resoled, #8 Cap Toe Boot on Modified

Just sold my modified lasted burgundy calf NST, but awaiting a few pairs of shoes and boots on pre-order that should be in relatively soon!

 

[AldenLuver]

I am looking at also purchasing a Whiskey LWB. I noticed that the style # for the Whiskey LWB from Alden of Carmel (AF21) is different from what appears to be the shoe (and same sole) at The Shoe Mart (97891). Is there a difference between the two, or are they the same shoe but just made specifically for the two stores? Thanks...

 

[El Argentino]

In on Alden Photo Day.

Natural CXL Indys, Pure Blue Japan xx009, Barbour International



Currently unavailable for photo:

Shell 974s in #8 (at home), Shell LWB in Cigar (in the mail).

Three acquisitions in a month. I've been bitten. Caution to all those who follow.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Today in #8 PTB, just treated to recently acquired Venetian Shoe Cream and a good brushing.

 

[stevent]



Regarding your mismatched Revello boots - they will both lighten as you wear them. Probably they should trend towards being more similar in color. Even if they don't, I have first quality #8 shoes that differ in color at least that much.
They look very nice.

Thanks, that's what I figured.

 

[FENWAY]

Nothing sleek with this group.

 

[Briar Snob]

Thanks for the tip but they don't have my size...doh The lady (who sounds very nice and helpful) said they will get some soon.

Might have been Kathy (who is the manager if I remember correctly). She is very helpful and since the cigar cap toe boot is one of their "special" boots, it might be worth dropping a deposit for your size.

I agree -- if you are interested in the Cigar, I would put down a small deposit. I am on the list for the Cigar PTB, and when I was in last, was told that they were now in production (apparently the factory called to ensure that she had properly requested my size -- a 12.5D -- it must be an odd size for them to produce). In any event, she said to expect them by April.

 

[blue collar]

My small collection with a poor camera

#8LHS
Cigar LWB
BB black PTB
LS CXL Chukka
Indy 403

Wish list: Whiskey Monk, Ravello Barrie NST, 966