The Official Alden Thread for 2024 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[TheLawBeard]

Don’t wear these nearly as often as I should. Admittedly it’s because I’m not a fan of the leisure sole. What are y’all’s preferences for more supportive/tougher soles for suede chukkas?

 

[CLH03]

Don’t wear these nearly as often as I should. Admittedly it’s because I’m not a fan of the leisure sole. What are y’all’s preferences for more supportive/tougher soles for suede chukkas?

The double leather they use for the shell chukkas are about as supportive as it gets. IMO, the Leisure III still have more support than the completely unstructured leydon chukkas with the flex welt.

 

[DG123]

Don’t wear these nearly as often as I should. Admittedly it’s because I’m not a fan of the leisure sole. What are y’all’s preferences for more supportive/tougher soles for suede chukkas?

Chukka boots are designed for leisure time wear, so for more supportive outdoor wear footwear Alden has other models such as the Indy Boot or All Weather Walker.

 

[TheLawBeard]

Chukka boots are designed for leisure time wear, so for more supportive outdoor wear footwear Alden has other models such as the Indy Boot or All Weather Walker.

This isn't so much about "supportive outdoor wear" so much as getting a bit more support in general. The leisure soles are definitely not my friend when I do any real amount of walking.

 

[CLH03]

This isn't so much about "supportive outdoor wear" so much as getting a bit more support in general. The leisure soles are definitely not my friend when I do any real amount of walking.

Commando is never a bad choice either

 

[Satoman1]

Alden for Brooks Brothers.
BTW I always find blue suede is hard to wear, especially on chukka boots. I wonder if blue suede can be dyed to other colors like brown or only just black possible ?

 

[sirsigsalot]

I'm sure this has been asked/answered before, but I haven't found any definitive information in my searches.

In comparing size/fit of flat vs storm welts, do the flat welts tend to fit smaller than storm welt?

 

[zippyh]

I'm sure this has been asked/answered before, but I haven't found any definitive information in my searches.

In comparing size/fit of flat vs storm welts, do the flat welts tend to fit smaller than storm welt?

No.

 

[sazon]

I'm sure this has been asked/answered before, but I haven't found any definitive information in my searches.

In comparing size/fit of flat vs storm welts, do the flat welts tend to fit smaller than storm welt?

In my experience, a definite yes.

 

[Franky]

C8 tassels

 

[ProfilaBinding]

These have become my "go to" Alden boots. This new phone camera seems to capture photos a little better than my former one.

 

[Ancestral Star]

I'm sure this has been asked/answered before, but I haven't found any definitive information in my searches.

In comparing size/fit of flat vs storm welts, do the flat welts tend to fit smaller than storm welt?

In my experience, a definite yes.

Same. All my shoes/boots with a flat welt fit tighter than my shoes/boots with pre-stitch reverse well, in the exact same size and last.

 

[JTMD]

Been awhile since I've purchased Alden's. I sort of moved on to "bigger and better"..but that's not to say the 6 pairs of Alden's in my collection of 50 some pairs don't see regular use. My shell George boots and medallion cap toe derbies (both in 8) were amongst my first purchases and are still going strong after about 15 years...and then I'm walking past a shop today and see short wings and plain toe derbies (both in 8 again) on sale at half price for $495. Of course I don't have much choice but to purchase them..but part of me wishes I had more restraint and just put the money on those Edward Green Galways I've been contemplating the past few years.. but how often do you find Alden shell at such a price point..and I'm sure they'll get some good use anyways.. not as if I expect EG to discontinue one of their best sellers anytime soon anyways.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Happy Wingtip Wednesday! Cigar Wingtip Boots from TSM. #wearyourrares

 

[Shawnc]

I'm sure this has been asked/answered before, but I haven't found any definitive information in my searches.

In comparing size/fit of flat vs storm welts, do the flat welts tend to fit smaller than storm welt?

Yes