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What's your favorite Alden Calfskin Shoe or Boot?

MyOtherLife

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966 on the Aberdeen last..because it's the only pair I own...so far.
 

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The only pair of Alden's I own so far is a wingtip on the plaza last, and im very happy with them.
 

stant62

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First to chime in with the Indy (only calfskin Alden I own)
 

ss10guy3

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You can't go wrong with the Indy. They break in like butter.
 

JayJay

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Longwing shoe and wingtip high boot.
 

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Ultimate Indy sold through Leather Soul Hawaii.
 

imatlas

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Suede longwing on commando sole from Alden of Carmel.
 

gnatty8

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I absolutely love any longwing made by Alden:

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That said, if I had to choose, Indy for sure.

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Now if only Tom would do a run of those tan suede Indies, I'd be a happy, happy man..
 

Neo1824

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does anyone have a top shot of the indy's? i.e. looking down at them?
 

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