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

[ReppTiePrepster]

Aldens in the wild!!!!

I was shopping at a local Jean vendor open house today and I was amazed to see not one or two but three people wearing Aldens!

And to top it off I saw a boot that is now my Grail boot. Whisky colored, alpine grain, handsewn, NST, commando sole, brass eyes, jumper boot

Lol. Is there such thing as an NST-Jumper boot??

That would be one heck of a make-up!
I believe the "Jumper boot" is a perforated cap toe design.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

@mediahound I've meaning to mention that I like the return to your former avatar. The Marlow wingtip shot was cool, but the denim with ravello LWB on the wooden grate is special... just like a professional advertisement!

 

[Watchman1]

Rogue Territory is my go to raw denim. I think the 14.5 oz weight http://www.rogueterritory.com/shop/stanton/ is the most versatile. Traditional Indigo Warp x White weft. It looks great with ravello and color 8. No experience with whiskey.

Their Dark denim line also pairs really well with Color 8 specifically. Its a Indigo Warp x Black Weft. http://www.rogueterritory.com/shop/dark-stanton/

I swear by their jeans and shirts.

Tons of discussion around this topic in the thread. There is a lot of great denim. Start with the type of cut you want and exact measurements. From there you can begin to select a denim and brand

Thanks Guys,

I appreciate the recommendations very much.

I just swooped these up and they fit okay, a little tight as they are slim fit.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-brand...m_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A

I have lost 91 lbs in the last 3 years. Went from a 46 waist and a 52 coat down to a 36/37 and a 42 or a 44 slim fit actually more like a 43.

That is how I got into wearing nice shoes and cordovan in particular.....lost so much weight that my shoes did not fit me anymore.....

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Hey Gents, It was a very sunny day today & I finally got around to taking a few non-iphone pics. Here's a couple of recent additions to my wardrobe:
Whiskey PTB - Barrie




Ravello CT - Grant



Natural CXL LWB - Barrie

Some superb shots of several exceptional make-ups.

I hope you enjoy them all often and in great health my friend!

 

[mediahound]

@mediahound I've meaning to mention that I like the return to your former avatar. The Marlow wingtip shot was cool, but the denim with ravello LWB on the wooden grate is special... just like a professional advertisement!

Thanks! I like it too even though I don't even own those ravello LWBs any more.

 

[BenLeaman]



Now you'll have the Halleck and the little brother LWB.

Those are both money!

While I wait for lil brother, here's a dimly lit hotel room pic of big bruthuh just for you @chrisefi

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Gorgeous Boots RTP!

Repp, your boots are killer! Enjoy them today my friend.

Killer boots rtp. You wear them well.

RTP, these look amazing! Great color on these. I'm starting to get on board with the whole "color 8 is king" mentality.

Chris

Much thanks gents for the kind words! @chrisefi , believe this or not, but this morning I saw both the color 8 and ravello wingtip boots on barrie (both are relatively new) and reached over the ravello to get to the color 8. It is indeed king. @sevenfoldtieguy would be proud

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Thanks! I like it too even though I don't even own those ravello LWBs any more.

Why did you give up that beautiful pair of ravello LWBs??!!

 

[mediahound]

Why did you give up that beautiful pair of ravello LWBs??!!

Honestly? Because someone offered me more than I paid for them. I do regret letting them go however. Sorta the grass is always greener or hindsight is 20/20 type of thing.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Honestly? Because someone offered me more than I paid for them. I do regret letting them go however. Sorta the grass is always greener or hindsight is 20/20 type of thing.

At least you have your Youtube video to remember them, and in pristine condition!

 

[dslonghorn4]

Ravello CT - Grant

Spectacular! Really going to be difficult waiting for the next run to arrive.

 

[amftx]

Just put in a preorder for my 10th pair today I think I may have a problem.

In regards to beaters vs nice shoes for a night out my #8 chukkas have been to hell and back including nasty men's restrooms, mud, rain, and whiskey/mixed drinks. A little cream, wax, and edge care and they're still beautiful.

Now if I need a brown I wear cxl, but that's mostly because I haven't been able to get many of the exotic shell colors.... Yet.

 

[mettelindberg]

I was on TSM and if anyone's interested they have a pair of Cigar shell Indy's for sale. Size 10-1/2.

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me...bd-40568c_ald_m_indy_boot_shell_cordovan.html

3 sizes to big for me but someone should grab them

Never mind. Someone literally just got them. Sorry fellas.

 

[Chien]



hi gents,

need some help to get the sizing right for my third pair of aldens - the 2 pair i have gets uncomfortable after a while.
They are of the barrie last and the grant last. both are cordovan if it matters.

In the Barrie last, they are a pair of 8D and in the Grant last, a 9D.
For these two pair of boots, when i wear them to walk, after some distance I will feel pain in my 4th toe ( The biggest toe being the first, counting down) from it rubbing the insides of the boots toebox.

So I'm wondering what approach to the sizing should i be looking at to avoid this - a half size bigger or a width increase? Love my aldens, want to get my third pair, and from then on all in the correct sizing hopefully.

still a 50/50 chance of it going wrong, since im left with 2 options, up half a size or going from D width to E... hopefully u guys can eliminate that chance of it going wrong for me..

thanks.

Do you have any other shoes that we can compare sizing on? Normally there is only a half size difference between Barrie and Grant. Grant is +1/2 size. But I don't know what you are starting with and what your true size is... We need more information.

ok, lets see..

i have 2 pair of asics running shoes, one is in US 9.5, the other is 27.5cm ( bought in japan)
vans sneakers im sized 9.5US
new balance shoes model 574 in US9.5
converse im either a 9 or 9.5US
allen edmonds park avenue in 9D, this pair i get the same toe pain i experience with the aldens.
chippewa rugged boots (model 20065) in US 9D - this fits me the best among the aldens and AE - no pain in the toe whatsoever.

dont have a local retailer for Alden that i can pop down to try sadly.

any help here please??

want to get my next pair of aldens that i can wear all over, for holidays etc etc! and not just placed on home rack and used only when going for dinners where i just sit.

 

[chrisefi]

Going for the DC cap toe maiden voyage today...

Shown in horrible indoor lighting next to my Ravello WT boots.