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[El Argentino]



Another question for the community. As more and more sellers are moving Alden's on ebay, I'm finding more who don't have even the most basic understanding of the shoe. And I say this with full knowledge of how little I know when compared to most in this community. But the last two pair I have inquired about the seller had no knowledge of what a last is. Not what last their shoes were made on, but no knowledge of what a last is.

So what I do is get the numbers from the inside of the shoe and email Alden. My question to the community is whether there is a reference bank or website where I can load this information and find out for myself. I thought that I read that AE had this material available and I was wondering if Alden had similar information available.

As always, thanks in advance for any help.

FWIW, in questionable Ebay situations, I'll always examine the photos for the shoe number printed inside. Then, assuming it's a stock makeup, I take the number and type "Alden #XXXX" into the search bar on Shoemart. It will bring up anything they stock in that number and it's a nice quick reference to see what something may be.

 

[bespoken pa]



Haven't seen that. Links or pics? (Not buying) haha

on pre preordered hasnt been confirmed

 

[bespoken pa]

Just reviewed what I wrote pre preordered is that what it has come to?

 

[PorterInjax]



ravello daytripper

Haven't been visiting this thread like I did a year or so ago. Back then I was in bad shape....24 pair of Alden shell and four more on order. Now down to a reasonable dozen or so and these remain my favorite.

 

[Dugan]

Here they are! Ordered some of the wax paste to throw on before I wear them out.

I'm gonna order my next pair shortly.

 

[Dugan]



24 pair of Alden shell and four more on order. Now down to a reasonable dozen or so and these remain my favorite.

I salute your commitment to excellence, sir. You are an inspiration.

 

[kwhitelaw]

couple new offerings at unionmade

 

[rydenfan]

I dig those loden calf PTB's

 

[rydenfan]

The natty CXL on the waterlock is nice as well but I dont dig the darker welt on it

 

[mcarthur]

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#8-alpine grain saddles

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nephew,
good looking combo

 

[mcarthur]



Black Medallion Tip

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looking good in your black medallion cap toe

 

[mcarthur]



That moment....when you slip on your Grail LHS...

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nephew,
wear in good health

 

[tifosi]



couple new offerings at unionmade Saw them on Instagram. I like the natty except the dark welt. I like the eyelets.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Here they are! Ordered some of the wax paste to throw on before I wear them out.

I'm gonna order my next pair shortly.

Wonderful shoes.

 

[mcarthur]



Here they are! Ordered some of the wax paste to throw on before I wear them out.

I'm gonna order my next pair shortly.

wear in good health, use mac method for both breaking in and care of shoe