The Official Alden Thread for 2023 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[Hisheirness23]

Well, the incomparable @Misterg12 has outdone himself again.

Color 2 PCT Jumpers w/antique brass hardware on leather sole / dovetail heel. Will post sunlight shots tomorrow.

Thanks, Matt, for including me in this beyond-rare run.


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These are beyond GRAIL status! Lookin' good, fellas!

 

[audog]

Late in the day, but happy WTW everyone

 

[Shawnc]

That is an amazing looking dog @audog.

 

[Shawnc]

Been in love with Grant for boots since the very beginning of my Alden footwear journey. Today, these C4 Wings get the call……..

Happy Friday Gang. Have a great one!

 

[lcdx22]

Happy Friday all. Regina grain PCTs today. Such soft leather with great character. I think underappreciated maybe...

 

[audog]

That is an amazing looking dog @audog.

Thanks Shawn, he just turned 8, so middle age for a Golden Retriever.

 

[CLH03]

Been in love with Grant for boots since the very beginning of my Alden footwear journey. Today, these C4 Wings get the call……..

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Happy Friday Gang. Have a great one!

Where’s the denim from?

 

[Shawnc]

Where’s the denim from?

Surprisingly I’ve gotten a couple of questions on these. They are the MIJ10 model made by Naked & Famous.

 

[Mghart]

It's been awhile since I've gotten a new green box! From Dashing Chicago, a black shell plain toe with Indy quarter stitch and a black neocork sole with 270 welt. Just a nice simple make up with a few details really did it for me. Black neocork is underused in my opinion and more retailers should use it as an alternative to commando for a casual boot. These have some of the cleanest QC I've seen in awhile too.

 

[CLH03]

Surprisingly I’ve gotten a couple of questions on these. They are the MIJ10 model made by Naked & Famous.

That slub looks really good! Their weird guy fit works well for me. I’ve tried a few different brands, but I’ve found that NF and Hiroshi Kato work the best for me.

 

[Shawnc]

It's been awhile since I've gotten a new green box! From Dashing Chicago, a black shell plain toe with Indy quarter stitch and a black neocork sole with 270 welt. Just a nice simple make up with a few details really did it for me. Black neocork is underused in my opinion and more retailers should use it as an alternative to commando for a casual boot. These have some of the cleanest QC I've seen in awhile too.


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Love these! Have essentially the same boot but on TB. Couldn’t agree more on Neocork though I am completely comfortable dressing mine up. With black, I don’t think it’s noticeable that it’s a non-leather sole. Nice pickup.

That slub looks really good! Their weird guy fit works well for me. I’ve tried a few different brands, but I’ve found that NF and Hiroshi Kato work the best for me.

I was late to the Selvedge and like with Alden’s, it took me a while to get the fit right. I have many brands but ultimately N&F works best for me. I’m generally Easy guy though I do like their new cut as well. Fit is definitely king.

 

[Mghart]

Love these! Have essentially the same boot but on TB. Couldn’t agree more on Neocork though I am completely comfortable dressing mine up. With black, I don’t think it’s noticeable that it’s a non-leather sole. Nice pickup.

Thanks! These are actually on TB too which is another reason I got them. Barrie boots just don't work all that well for me.

 

[kmarriner]

It's been awhile since I've gotten a new green box! From Dashing Chicago, a black shell plain toe with Indy quarter stitch and a black neocork sole with 270 welt. Just a nice simple make up with a few details really did it for me. Black neocork is underused in my opinion and more retailers should use it as an alternative to commando for a casual boot. These have some of the cleanest QC I've seen in awhile too.

I personally think a pair of Shell PT/CT boots on Trubalance with Neocork is the best all around travel shoe.
TB is amazingly comfortable all day everyday, Neocork works on basically every surface and every weather condition, and Shell can be dressed up or down and is great in the rain if that happens.

I was just in France in November, I wanted to take my Shell Jumpers but I thought it might rain too much for the leather sole. Ended up taking my 405s, which were great but the Indy doesn't dress up as well as a PT/CT.
I do wish I could find a CT though, but the Brogue Warrior Color 8 PT is on my to buy list for this purpose.

 

[sazon]

It's been awhile since I've gotten a new green box! From Dashing Chicago, a black shell plain toe with Indy quarter stitch and a black neocork sole with 270 welt. Just a nice simple make up with a few details really did it for me. Black neocork is underused in my opinion and more retailers should use it as an alternative to commando for a casual boot. These have some of the cleanest QC I've seen in awhile too.


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Great looking boot ! Congrats! Love the heel/sole combo with shell.

 

[Hisheirness23]

I personally think a pair of Shell PT/CT boots on Trubalance with Neocork is the best all around travel shoe.
TB is amazingly comfortable all day everyday, Neocork works on basically every surface and every weather condition, and Shell can be dressed up or down and is great in the rain if that happens.

I was just in France in November, I wanted to take my Shell Jumpers but I thought it might rain too much for the leather sole. Ended up taking my 405s, which were great but the Indy doesn't dress up as well as a PT/CT.
I do wish I could find a CT though, but the Brogue Warrior Color 8 PT is on my to buy list for this purpose.

The Warriors boot is excellent! Was looking at it on my last visit to Brogue.