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[jfurt]

Man those boots are gorgeous in that 2nd/bottom photo. Shoemart's site isn't working for me (per usual). Can someone ID those or point to where you can buy those? Is that just how that #8 cordovan fades to give it that look of lighter to darker? Thanks from an Alden noob.

 

[jerrybrowne]

Originally Posted by jfurt

Man those boots are gorgeous in that 2nd/bottom photo. Shoemart's site isn't working for me (per usual). Can someone ID those or point to where you can buy those? Is that just how that #8 cordovan fades to give it that look of lighter to darker? Thanks from an Alden noob.

Try here.

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index...p_Boot_222.htm

#8 often fades unevenly and gives you that great variation in color.

 

[jfurt]

Awesome, thanks for that man.

 

[saracen]

Originally Posted by jfurt

Man those boots are gorgeous in that 2nd/bottom photo. Shoemart's site isn't working for me (per usual). Can someone ID those or point to where you can buy those? Is that just how that #8 cordovan fades to give it that look of lighter to darker? Thanks from an Alden noob.

I'm trying to figure out exactly which boot that is. It's not the shoe mart or the Alden of Carmel one.

 

[saracen]

Ahh. Finally found something. Looks like those wingtip boots will be new for upcoming 2011 collection: "Alden reveals a new series of footwear designs for Spring/Summer 2011 as next year’s previews begin to unwind. Featured within the batch of upcoming releases are staple Alden picks, including desert boots and premium brogue shoes/boots. Stay tuned for a closer look in the coming months." http://hypebeast.com/2010/06/alden-2...ummer-preview/

 

[wmb]

just picked up these unlined dark brown plain toe suede flex welt's:

 

[hooker4186]

Originally Posted by wmb

just picked up these unlined dark brown plain toe suede flex welt's:

Those are really nice. Where'd you get them from?

 

[srivats]

Originally Posted by hooker4186

Those are really nice. Where'd you get them from?

+1, they look really nice. Where from?

 

[djh]

http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alde...ate_16555.html I think the NYC shop had some too.

 

[srivats]

^ Thanks.

Here is a photo from AAAC I really liked - #8 BB PTB and cigar shell chukka with a alden #8 belt:

Originally Posted by ecox

Alden shell belt. The color is "burgundy." Sort of halfway in color between #8 (on left) and cigar (on right).

 

[slappy]

Just bought these from Leffot:
http://blog.leffot.com/wp-content/up.../DSC_00062.JPG

Ive always wanted a pair but never thought they were worth 430 for whats essentially about as plain a leather shoe as one can get. But for 300 I was game

 

[wmb]

Originally Posted by hooker4186

Those are really nice. Where'd you get them from?

barneys nyc

 

[makewayhomer]

Originally Posted by srivats

^ Thanks.

Here is a photo from AAAC I really liked - #8 BB PTB and cigar shell chukka with a alden #8 belt:

color of the belt looks very close to #8 after it's been around for a few years.

 

[Mr.K]

My now well worn suede chukkas.

 

[Ahab]

Originally Posted by Mr.K

My now well worn suede chukkas.