Alden Cordovan Longwings

Baron · Sep 15, 2007

I like those longwings (I also have the Florsheim Imperial Kenmoor and wear them plenty), but if I were going for an Alden cordovan shoe, I'd probably go for one of those split toe moc bluchers.

grimslade · Sep 15, 2007

I prefer wingtip bals, actually.

Parker · Sep 15, 2007

Those would look great with a tweed suit or jeans and sweater. I've always liked a chunky wing-tip especially the longwing blucher. I've got the AE MacNeil (calfskin) which is also nice, but I think the Alden gets extra points for its details like the zigzag tongue. Although the Alden seems really heavy... an extra workout walking up those SF hills.

Kai · Sep 15, 2007

The Alden Long Wing is a classic. I have those shoes (in brown cordovan) and wear them a lot. Take care of them, and they will last a lifetime.

LSeca · Sep 15, 2007

Originally Posted by iammatt

I am thinking of picking a pair of these up. Any comments from current owners about how you have liked them? Or from non owners...

Matt,

Those shoes are a bit bulky in-person, as Manton said, but this gives them a nice substantial look. I like them, and this shoe will never go out of style. In my mind this is possibly the most classic, quality made, and best wearing American shoe. I would actually consider buying these one day, I will say my Alden shells seem to run a bit wide in comparison to other shoes in similiar size. I do not know if these are on the same last as my monks, but I could have went down to C width.

itsstillmatt · Sep 15, 2007

So, I went down to Alden San Francisco today and tried the shoes on. As everybody warned, they are a bit clunky, but also very classic. Unfortunately, the only pair available in my size (I had to go down 1/2) was a little beat up, so I ended up buying from Shoemart. I am figuring that at worst they will be awesome with jeans, and at best I will figure out how to work them into my rotation with suits.

fritzl · Sep 16, 2007

Originally Posted by iammatt

I am thinking of picking a pair of these up. Any comments from current owners about how you have liked them? Or from non owners...

You deserve better.

jml90 · Sep 16, 2007

Originally Posted by iammatt

So, I went down to Alden San Francisco today and tried the shoes on. As everybody warned, they are a bit clunky, but also very classic. Unfortunately, the only pair available in my size (I had to go down 1/2) was a little beat up, so I ended up buying from Shoemart. I am figuring that at worst they will be awesome with jeans, and at best I will figure out how to work them into my rotation with suits.

Nice, I don't have Alden shell longwings (wish I did) I only have Florsheims. Question though what part of the shoe does the term long wing refer to the the front piece of leather behind the medallion or how it extends along the side?

jbryanb · Sep 16, 2007

Originally Posted by jml90

Question though what part of the shoe does the term long wing refer to the the front piece of leather behind the medallion or how it extends along the side?

The piece of leather is what makes them a wingtip, and the fact that it extends all the way down the shoe makes it a longwing.

Augustus Davies · Sep 16, 2007

Originally Posted by iammatt

I am thinking of picking a pair of these up. Any comments from current owners about how you have liked them? Or from non owners...

I have a pair. In black though. I bought them last January and wore them only 10 times. As for comfort. They are extremely comfortable. But I think the heels are too soft. I prefer wearing my vintage 'V' cleat Florsheim Royal Imperials. Large heel, double sole storm welted. Which I have several pairs in different colours. And go really well with jeans or heavy winter slacks. I like a shoe with substance. Also the workmanship on my Aldens is inferior to my vintage Florsheim Royal Imperials. You can see wheel marks on the sides of the shoe when the long wing was sewn on. And the perforations on the toes of each shoe don't match and are a different diameter too. One shoes toe perforation is lower by a quarter inch.. When I bought them I didn't know I had to wear my 325 power reading glasses to look for shoddy workmanship.

LSeca · Sep 16, 2007

Originally Posted by fritzl

You deserve better.

fritzl, those Aldens are much better looking than the bespoke shoes in your avatar. I don't know if anyone has ever told you, but those are blobby and tired looking. The weave-like leather tries to make them interesting but instead they look like a gaudy mess. Perhaps the ultimate in bespoke though, a direct reflection of their owner.

yachtie · Sep 16, 2007

Well, let's put it this way, the cordo longwings (in #8) are my only pair of Aldens that I wore enough to wear out ( still took over 15 years of 3 times a week). a great shoe and as i'm in the "bluchers with suits are ok" crowd I wore them with "city" suits all the time. Need a new pair but will probably do Ravello this time . Tom- a 12C Please.

Panzeraxe II · Sep 16, 2007

Why not get the Dinkelacker Janosh K Longwings instead?

http://www.heinrich-dinkelacker.de/d...e/janosh_k.pdf

Soph · Sep 16, 2007

Order a Vass U or F last wingtip in Shell. Do a Double or Triple sole to get that clunk.

edmorel · Sep 16, 2007

Matt, I'm beginning to worry about you. First the pocket square and now this.

Alden Cordovan Longwings

Distinguished Member

Stylish Dinosaur

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

The Liberator

Stylish Dinosaur

Distinguished Member

Active Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Timed Out

Distinguished Member

Quality Seller!!

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Similar threads

Featured Sponsor

Definitely full canvas only

Half canvas is fine

Really don't care

Depends on fabric

Depends on price

Forum Sponsors

Forum statistics

FOLLOW STYLEFORUM ON: