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[PhiPsi32]

To my Alden brethren,

a little off topic, but couldn't help but share these with you. I tried to get an Alden black pebble vs black shell LWB group order together but it never materialized, so I did it with Trickers instead. I still think this would be an amazing Alden make up, and it uses stock leathers and non exotic shells.

pebble bottoms/lace stays. shell vamp and tongue.
storm welt, commando sole, matched eyelets, and blue lining/pull tab make these my new east village s#@t kickers.

in the wild:

I remember seeing the description on the Trickers thread. Trickers does a great job with the brouging. An Alden makeup would be awesome, but Trickers is just as good if not better. I may steal your specs if I nail down my Trickers' sizing.

 

[mr chorizo]



I remember seeing the description on the Trickers thread.  Trickers does a great job with the brouging.  An Alden makeup would be awesome, but Trickers is just as good if not better.  I may steal your specs if I nail down my Trickers' sizing.

if it helps, i got these on 4444 last, fitting 5, UK10. I wear 11D barrie in shoes (can do 10.5d in boots as well as 11d), and 11d in van last.

 

[linafelt]

Just got my first pair of Aldens -- the J Crew version of the Indy boot. Don't have to tell anyone here that they are very high quality indeed...

I think this question has been asked before, but I will again: Any recommendations on replacement laces? I am open to either leather or a nicer waxed cloth or something, though I guess a leather workboot-ish sort of lace would be my preference.

Thanks.

 

[mcarthur]



I use the brown paste wax on cigar (and on RL marlows).
Tan goes well with whiskey.
Kiwi mid-tan works great with ravello

nephew,
also, i use brown wax on cigar, tan wax or mid-tan wax on whiskey but on ravello i use brown wax

 

[Michael Haines]

Guys thinking of picking up this pair off boots for jeans and chinos.

 

[imolazhp_ci]



Just got my first pair of Aldens -- the J Crew version of the Indy boot.  Don't have to tell anyone here that they are very high quality indeed...

I think this question has been asked before, but I will again:  Any recommendations on replacement laces?  I am open to either leather or a nicer waxed cloth or something, though I guess a leather workboot-ish sort of lace would be my preference.

Thanks.

i would order the flat waxed laces alden provides for the dressier boots. Epaulet did this on their most recent Natural CXL Indy and they look perfect. I can tell you from experience that leather laces are quite obnoxious as they stretch immensely and then become thin and stringy eventually.

 

[jimney]

i would order the flat waxed laces alden provides for the dressier boots. Epaulet did this on their most recent Natural CXL Indy and they look perfect. I can tell you from experience that leather laces are quite obnoxious as they stretch immensely and then become thin and stringy eventually.

I second this. I have the flat waxed laces on my Epaulet Brixtons in Natural CXL, and they look fantastic in my opinion.

 

[millerbk]

Can somebody pleae tell me where I can find the cordovan break-in method everybody keeps talking about. I can't find it on the forum. Thanks

 

[hkpm]

Can somebody pleae tell me where I can find the cordovan break-in method everybody keeps talking about. I can't find it on the forum. Thanks

this
http://www.styleforum.net/t/85589/the-official-alden-thread/15285#post_4762681

 

[Michael Haines]



Guys thinking of picking up this pair off boots for jeans and chinos.

I'm on the fence on this any one have a opinion on them

 

[advan031]

Leathersoul Pitt Boot Color 8

 

[kwhitelaw]

Leathersoul Pitt Boot Color 8

WOW. If i didn't have captoes and indys in 8, I'd be all over these..

has anyone ever offered this makeup in cigar?

 

[advan031]



WOW. If i didn't have captoes and indys in 8, I'd be all over these..

has anyone ever offered this makeup in cigar? 

Leathersoul does but haven't offered them again...patiently waiting.

 

[mr chorizo]



WOW. If i didn't have captoes and indys in 8, I'd be all over these..

has anyone ever offered this makeup in cigar? 

you mean, besides leather soul?

beat me to it.

i've seen a pair or two floating around on ebay...

personally, I like this #8 version more. looks fantastic. Let's see some pics in the wild!

 

[mr chorizo]



I'm on the fence on this any one have a opinion on them

A solid pick up looking towards spring/summer. I wear a ton of boots in the summer, and not just suede. I think boots, jeans, and t shirt will always look good.
I'm not a big fan of a brick sole, no matter the make-up, but i like this boot a quite a bit.