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Renton · Mar 31, 2011

How wide can you get the modified last?

Alcibiades · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by mediahound

It looks like J.Crew may have some cool Aldens for the fall? Check out their fall preview:

http://the189.com/style/fashion/j-cr...-presentation/

Some of those are the Crockett and Jones Coniston boots (like the one in this link http://the189.com/wordpress/wp-conte...entation-9.jpg)

J Crew sells a tan one now. These look darker in the photos, but I'm not sure if that's just the lighting.

They already carry the cordovan longwing that got the closeup in this photo lineup.

The suede wingtip boot looks like its Alden (looks like Alden's crepe sole)

mediahound · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by Alcibiades

They already carry the cordovan longwing that got the closeup in this photo lineup.
I don't think it's Cordovan (the one they currently carry), not at this price: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/we...lden/18580.jsp

Alcibiades · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by mediahound

I don't think it's Cordovan (the one they currently carry), not at this price:

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/we...lden/18580.jsp

They sell the cordovan in some of the NY stores at $560 if I remember correctly. They don't sell it online for whatever reason. You can probably call the NY stores to order them (but it's just the regular #8 longwing that can be purchases anywhere)

Roguls · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by Renton

How wide can you get the modified last?

4E

CEE88 · Mar 31, 2011

Rangers rule

Notes:

Alden 73030 Ranger Mocc a/k/a "The traditional American country walking shoe."

(Handsomely) crafted in smooth tobacco Horween Chamois leather, heavily oiled.

Hand sewn mocc toe and unique quarter construction, natural plantation crepe rubber sole, give these shoes a time-honored New England look.

Van last.

360 degree regular (flat, as opposed to reverse) welt, brown metal eyelets, flat wax laces, full leather linings, natural cork insole, full heel counters and steel shank through the arch.

Current status: second only to my 94320C Clipper oxfords (also - my only Aldens guaranteed to receive compliments every time they're worn)

Alcibiades · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by CEE88

Current status: second only to my 94320C Clipper oxfords (also - my only Aldens guaranteed to receive compliments every time they're worn)

It would be interesting if everyone would state which of their Aldens get the most compliments from laypersons. Sometimes, shoes like these or the Chromexcel Indy's seem to get more reaction from people on the street than a lot of the cordovan shoes.

MiniW · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by mediahound

Why did you get a larger size in the boots? Did they feel too tight keeping them at your normal shoe size?

the J crew store only had an 8D, no 7.5D and when I tried them on, they fit surprisingly well. I have about 5-6 pairs of Barrie last Aldens, some boots/some shoes. Some are 7.5 D and some are 8 D. It's just down to the style of the pair.

At this point, I take it that most members here can narrow down their Alden size to 0.5. So at the worst if you can't try on a particular pair, then try to order the two sizes you think will fit best and return the other pair. Good luck.

Man with Apple · Mar 31, 2011

If you wear a size 9 in trubalance you may wanna check out the street wear bs forum. A guy has some LS #8 jumper boots in great condition for only $425.

BTW, I have no affiliation with the seller, just lookin out for Alden heads.

wj4 · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by Alcibiades

It would be interesting if everyone would state which of their Aldens get the most compliments from laypersons. Sometimes, shoes like these or the Chromexcel Indy's seem to get more reaction from people on the street than a lot of the cordovan shoes.
For me, it's the cigar LWB's.

I got several "Are those Redwings?" with my Indy's.

RFX45 · Mar 31, 2011

My regular Indy's gets the most compliments out of all my boots. People always ask me where I got it from but is usually followed by a cringe once they find out the price.

lithdoc · Mar 31, 2011

I would like to get a pair of Alden 405s. However, in AE I wear size 14E. Any chance of me getting a pair of aldens in that size?

ChrisGold · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by lithdoc

I would like to get a pair of Alden 405s. However, in AE I wear size 14E. Any chance of me getting a pair of aldens in that size?

They are available up to size 15, you just need to contact a store to order them for you.

Renton · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by Roguls

4E

hmm, sounds like a 10.5 EE in the Barrie & Trubalance will mean a 10.5EE in the modified. Right?

Marcellionheart · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by Renton

hmm, sounds like a 10.5 EE in the Barrie & Trubalance will mean a 10.5EE in the modified. Right?

Maybe. I don't size down for Trubalance (don't know my size in Barrie), but I half-size down for modified last.

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