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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
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Does anyone know when Alden NYC's (Madison Ave) once-a-year sale kicks in and what the discounts are?Originally Posted by the_state
This is surely not on all models, right? If so, I would venture that people would just save up for the sale and go nuts instead of paying retail.
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~3 year old Alden #8 PTB - after a quick polish today morning:Originally Posted by srivats
Gorgeous!
Some pics in afternoon sunlight:Originally Posted by srivats
Cigar LWB:
Ravello PTB:
Two more great pairs. How would you rate the versatility of the Ravello PTB's? I feel they would not get much wear, which is odd because I believe my ravello longwings are very versatile.
^ Thank you ...Originally Posted by srivats
And here is some whiskey for the afternoon -- I am not a big fan of the lighter whiskey shade, but these shoes are darker and they are darkening to a beautiful shade of brown.
(aberdeen last captoe bals in whiskey shell -- my favourite shoe in my collection)
These look great. I agree about the lighter whiskey. These look almost to be ravello.
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Thanks Ahab!
I like ravello much more than usual whiskey ... I really like the alden PTB design and I have them in #8/cigar/ravello/scotch grain and wear them a LOT. Ravello PTBs go really well with khakis (which is what I wear mostly) and they also go well with selvage denim. I wore my ravello PTB and LWB alteast once a week this summer, and they looked great.
I'd say cigar>ravello in terms of versatality though. The PTBs are great for displaying the beauty of shell!
Two more great pairs. How would you rate the versatility of the Ravello PTB's? I feel they would not get much wear, which is odd because I believe my ravello longwings are very versatile.Originally Posted by Ahab
I like ravello much more than usual whiskey ... I really like the alden PTB design and I have them in #8/cigar/ravello/scotch grain and wear them a LOT. Ravello PTBs go really well with khakis (which is what I wear mostly) and they also go well with selvage denim. I wore my ravello PTB and LWB alteast once a week this summer, and they looked great.
I'd say cigar>ravello in terms of versatality though. The PTBs are great for displaying the beauty of shell!
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Does anyone know when Alden NYC's (Madison Ave) once-a-year sale kicks in and what the discounts are?Originally Posted by the_state
This is surely not on all models, right? If so, I would venture that people would just save up for the sale and go nuts instead of paying retail.Originally Posted by wj4
NYC store got sale in Feb__ yea, not all models & the ones that are are usually just about $50 off retail
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Does anyone know when Alden NYC's (Madison Ave) once-a-year sale kicks in and what the discounts are?Originally Posted by the_state
Don't forget about the shoes mart factory seconds. I have purchased two from them now and the "mistakes" were minor scuffing on both. You can just return them if they're unacceptable. I got my pair of two stroke indys there for $300 delivered. (It's also awesome to see the vendor exclusives wind up there.)
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Don't forget about the shoes mart factory seconds. I have purchased two from them now and the "mistakes" were minor scuffing on both. You can just return them if they're unacceptable. I got my pair of two stroke indys there for $300 delivered. (It's also awesome to see the vendor exclusives wind up there.)Originally Posted by sockpuppets
More info on these 2nds please? How/when are they available?
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I got the Indy 405, as I figure thatd be a good start.Originally Posted by einhander
thats a great place to start. i was there not too long ago
I'd say cigar>ravello in terms of versatality though. The PTBs are great for displaying the beauty of shell!Originally Posted by srivats
i think ravello goes better with more of my wardrobe than cigar. looks good with raw and washed denim, khakis and different colored cotton pants IMO. i agree with you about PTBs being a great canvas to showcase shell characteristics
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i think ravello goes better with more of my wardrobe than cigar. looks good with raw and washed denim, khakis and different colored cotton pants IMO. i agree with you about PTBs being a great canvas to showcase shell characteristicsOriginally Posted by GreatHighway
I think cigar is an all-year color ... which is why I gave it the higher rank. But we are nitpicking here - all alden shell colors are great!
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well hey, "which of my $600 shoes looks the best?" is a great problem to have and discuss
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