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

[Alcibiades]

Ultimately Alden will lose sales if QC issues impact the brand, and they will adjust accordingly or go out of business... As long as there is a suitable alternative. The high end shoe business is apparently at global highs right now, and Alden and its retailers have been beneficiaries. There should be an opening for another brand to come in with quality workmanship, classic styling, whatever. Such a brand would get praise here, in magazines, etc. Allen Edmonds, Carmina, etc are ramping up but they aren't making shoes with the styling and breadth of options of Alden yet.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

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While I'm not a huge fan of Alden's Alt Wien, I wouldn't use "AE Sanford" in the same sentence... not even in a remote minor league. Sanford=pee wee baseball, Alden Alt Wien=Major Leagues

 

[BeSpiffington]

Gentlemen, I've got a question for all the Alden faithful. Has anybody actually been to the Alden factory and seen our treasured shoes and boots being made? Outside of a YouTube video I don't know of a person who's witnessed the donuts getting baked. Maybe we could organize a group pilgrimage and tour. I know in business when one starts sending a significant amount of money to one supplier it's prudent to find out how the product is being produced. Just an idea.

 

[mtc2000]

Some eye candies.

Scotchgain #8 and Epaulet Ravello Brixton

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Here are a few pic's of the Florsheims's. I added spolier alerts due to the shoes not being Alden's.

Congrats on a fine score!

 

[Don L]

god those are awesome. what does alt wien mean, anyway? old vienna or thereabouts?

Yes, Old Vienna. It is a variation on a medallion cap and is a popular Vass style. Epaulet made these as they are big fans of the style and I think it is my favorite makeup for 2013

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Some eye candies.


Scotchgain #8 and Epaulet Ravello Brixton

While Ravello Brixtons are quite the grail, those Scotchgrain Color 8's are spectacular! Thanks for posting!!

 

[Shawnc]



I would put those as being produced between the mid 1970's and mid 1980's. I have a similar pair. I consider them more dressy
than my 975's - they have a more streamlined look and are not as wide. Truly a great shoe.

Wow, that is amazing. I'm going to get rubber topys added and beat the heck out of them. Thanks for the info.

Did you deal directly with Steven, the owner himself?
My experience has been that he is very accommodating.

His staff screwed up a few of my orders over the years, and Steven got things straightened out swiftly every single time.

I won't say who I've been dealing with and I have deliberately avoided calling him out by name. What I will say is that I just got an email from Steven and he was v-e-r-y gracious and accommodating. There was a tone in his response that had been missing in any of the emails I had received up to this point. He agreed that both of my suggestions were reasonable and he gave me the option of a discount or returning for a full refund. I choose the former as I really like the shoe and hope that over time I will be able to lesson it's noticeability.

Story has a happy ending and I am now a satisfied customer. Thanks to all for the advice.

 

[mcarthur]

king tassel
argyles otc

 

[Shawnc]



Congrats on a fine score!

Thanks. Much appreciated.

Some eye candies.

Spoiler

Scotchgain #8 and Epaulet Ravello Brixton

Oh my, Ravello's are just pretty. No other way to describe them. But the #8's are certainly not to be sneezed at. Very nice.

 

[ironclad]



Some eye candies.

Scotchgain #8 and Epaulet Ravello Brixton

Beautiful Brixtons. I've got the Color 8 version, but those Ravellos are out of this world.

 

[tifosi]

Those Brixtons are amazing. I'll settle for #8 for now.

 

[dadave]

I've been eyeing the Alden Chukkas chromexcel for some time. Anyone know a place i might be able find these a tad cheaper?

 

[kwhitelaw]

I've been eyeing the Alden Chukkas chromexcel for some time. Anyone know a place i might be able find these a tad cheaper?

6 eyelet brown cxl currently avail at needsupply. they tend to offer a 10% off code for styleforum members. check their thread here for an updated one



http://needsupply.com/mens/new/ellwood-6-eye-chukka.html#

 

[Subutai]

I think someone mentioned it earlier, but the Ranger Mocs are on sale at Need Supply for $356, over $100 off; that was all the excuse I needed

http://needsupply.com/mens/shoes/harrison-ranger-mocc.html