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

[jellyroller]

Gotta wear these Cigar MCTs more often!
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Love these. Is cigar hard to come by?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

As time goes on, I have appreciated the shape of the Barrie last more and more. It's a very nice balance of being roomy without looking too bulbous.

 

[marklin]

Love these. Is cigar hard to come by?

Seems relatively easier than lighter colored shell.

 

[Ancestral Star]

This listing is kind of interesting. Neither my size or ever within my shoe budget, but apparently the first Alden make-up ever…?

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[barutanseijin]

This listing is kind of interesting. Neither my size or ever within my shoe budget, but apparently the first Alden make-up ever…?

🔥The Rarest Alden AF1 99358 Whiskey and Mahogany Shell Cordovan Saddle Shoes 🔥 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 🔥The Rarest Alden AF1 99358 Whiskey and Mahogany Shell Cordovan Saddle Shoes 🔥 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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I could wear those, but at that price forget it.

 

[Hisheirness23]

As time goes on, I have appreciated the shape of the Barrie last more and more. It's a very nice balance of being roomy without looking too bulbous.

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I tend to agree as well. Even though Grant last for my feet are comfortable and have such a nice shaped toe box, the Barrie is also a favorite last given my flat feet.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I tend to agree as well. Even though Grant last for my feet are comfortable and have such a nice shaped toe box, the Barrie is also a favorite last given my flat feet.

I gave in to cyber Monday, and will soon be trying the 379x for the first time. I really don't know what to expect with it as sizing recommendations are very mixed.

 

[Hisheirness23]

I gave in to cyber Monday, and will soon be trying the 379x for the first time. I really don't know what to expect with it as sizing recommendations are very mixed.

I got sized at Brogue by Mack himself. My 379X is the same as Barrie (both half size down from Brannock). 379X has a very pronounced arch, but wasn't uncomfortable for my fallen arches.

What size did you go with?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I got sized at Brogue by Mack himself. My 379X is the same as Barrie (both half size down from Brannock). 379X has a very pronounced arch, but wasn't uncomfortable for my fallen arches.

What size did you go with?

I went with my normal size, 1/2 up from the Barrie. I could wear the Barrie in my usual size too, as the instep is on the lower side or average. I read that arch feel is similar to the Modified, which is good for me. I also read that the instep of the 379x is on the lower side, so staying true to size might work for me. I'll know pretty quickly if the size is right, as I can usually tell right away.

 

[Mghart]

I went with my normal size, 1/2 up from the Barrie. I could wear the Barrie in my usual size too, as the instep is on the lower side or average. I read that arch feel is similar to the Modified, which is good for me. I also read that the instep of the 379x is on the lower side, so staying true to size might work for me. I'll know pretty quickly if the size is right, as I can usually tell right away.

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts as well once you try them. I've seen too many mixed sizing advice from half down to TTS. I only tried on a pair quite awhile ago that was my barrie/TB size and while it fit, there wasn't a TTS shoe I could try for comparison.

 

[lcdx22]

Hand sewn Utip boots on Grant. This batch of Ravello was on a more reddish spectrum and love them.

 

[Bavo]

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts as well once you try them. I've seen too many mixed sizing advice from half down to TTS. I only tried on a pair quite awhile ago that was my barrie/TB size and while it fit, there wasn't a TTS shoe I could try for comparison.

I’ll be interested to hear as well. My only 379x was available only in E width (I am a D). I went 1/2 down length from Brannock, and the fit is perfect. Makes me think that despite 379x being a longer last, TTS may work for many.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Hand sewn Utip boots on Grant. This batch of Ravello was on a more reddish spectrum and love them.

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Were these AoDC? I believe they make a bunch of boots on Grant.

 

[audog]

Pumpkin 405's, my first Alden boots perhaps 7 yrs old now and not as "pumpkin" color as they were to start, but still a great boot

 

[lcdx22]

Were these AoDC? I believe they make a bunch of boots on Grant.

Yeah from 2021 I believe.