VTG Florsheim imperials LWB/PTB vs Alden LWB/PTB

[Vanechka]

I just bought a pair of Florsheim Imperial LWB´s in shell and i love them. And now i want to get a pair of LWB or PTB in a lighter brown color, something like Alden´s whiskey.
Living in Sweden where it is impossible to find an Alden retailer i would like some input on the quality of Alden vs Florsheim, is it worth paying that kind of money for a pair of new Alden´s compared to vintage Florsheim´s? What are the differences?

Im perfectly comfortable with wearing vintage shoes and i am on a somewhat tight budget, but those Alden´s look damn sexy!

 

[Count de Monet]

I scored a pair of apps. 40 year old Imperials LWB and apprx. 25 year old Hanovers PTB, both in burgundy shell. I'd say each is equal or superior to their modern day Alden or AE counterparts. The problem, however, is finding a vintage make in whiskey. They were much less common than darker colors for the same reasons then as now.

But, that's part of the fun of the hunt!