Alden lasts and fit

[TheVarmint]

I have Alden 405s in a 7.5. Can I assume that Alden 1335 chukka boot color 8 shell cordovan will fit same?

 

[Alzuura]

I'm a noob when it comes to Alden and am eyeing my first pair of Alden (loafers for that matter), which are the Aberdeen last (662), but what concerns me most is the fact that it's a 10.5AAA, which, after strolling through forums, I found that the As stand for narrow. I usually wear a size 44 2/3 in adidas sneakers (lol I hope this helps), so can anybody please enlighten me on whether the shoe will fit or not?

 

[Wandering]

Hi everyone,

I've got a pair of Alden 986 Cordovan loafers right here with me to fit.
They fit a bit tight on the arch and my experience with shoes would tell me to size a half size up as counting on shoes to stretch is almost always a disaster
But I don't know how cordovan leather behaves (it's my first pair). Do they also mould more to your feet (snug) or does the breaking-in process make the leather looser.

I really can't risk choosing the wrong size lol, these are expensive.

 

[breakaway01]

Hi everyone,

I've got a pair of Alden 986 Cordovan loafers right here with me to fit.
They fit a bit tight on the arch and my experience with shoes would tell me to size a half size up as counting on shoes to stretch is almost always a disaster
But I don't know how cordovan leather behaves (it's my first pair). Do they also mould more to your feet (snug) or does the breaking-in process make the leather looser.

I really can't risk choosing the wrong size lol, these are expensive.

If they are only "a bit tight" in width or across the top of your foot I would not size up. It is okay (and maybe even desirable) for them to feel a little tight in width or over your instep as long as they are not frankly painful with wearing them for up to an hour. Cordovan does stretch in width, and I like my loafers to feel a little tight across the instep when new so that they don't end up slipping after break in. However, don't expect them to stretch in length so if they are short, I'd suggest sizing up.

 

[Wandering]

If they are only "a bit tight" in width or across the top of your foot I would not size up. It is okay (and maybe even desirable) for them to feel a little tight in width as long as they are not frankly painful with wearing them for up to an hour. Cordovan does stretch in width, and I like my loafers to feel a little tight when new so that they don't end up slipping after break in. However, don't expect it to stretch in length so if it is short, I'd suggest sizing up.

Thank you. I should probably go one half size up.