The Official Alden Thread for 2016 - Share reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[Burzan]

Whiskey PTB pic before leaving the house this morning.

 

[zippyh]

Snuff suede plaza boots.

 

[shunted22]

Snuff suede plaza boots.

Is this the LS Safari boot?

 

[zippyh]

Snuff suede plaza boots.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Is this the LS Safari boot?

Oui.

 

[Skelnik]

Has anyone used Alden Leather Defender on their shells and does it make a noticeable difference? I typically will wear my "beater" shoes if I know the weather is going to be bad but sometimes I'll get caught in rain while wearing some of my nicer shell cordovan shoes. Afterward I usually see tiny water spots. I let them dry and after several days and lots of brushing and sometimes some renovator the spots finally go away. Would using the Leather Defender prevent the spots?

 

[Rishi Kakar]

Many thanks, that's very helpful. I am based in the Netherlands and I have not found any local retailer that carries the Alden-branded models.

Sir Max in Amsterdam carries Alden. Here is the address: Hartenstraat 2, 1016 CB Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

[sazon]

It definitely works, from my usage. Give it a try.
@skelnik

 

[JSO1]

For me, it depends on the shell. Some shells I have are very susceptible to water welts, others are seemingly impervious. The only way I have been able to figure out which ones will handle water without welting is to look at them -- the "shinier" and "glossier" pairs tend to handle water better than the flatter, more dry pairs.

 

[Alpina]

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Has anyone used Alden Leather Defender on their shells and does it make a noticeable difference? I typically will wear my "beater" shoes if I know the weather is going to be bad but sometimes I'll get caught in rain while wearing some of my nicer shell cordovan shoes. Afterward I usually see tiny water spots. I let them dry and after several days and lots of brushing and sometimes some renovator the spots finally go away. Would using the Leather Defender prevent the spots?

And probably mis-read shunted's post. I swear by GlenKaren's all natural products. He makes a water resistant polish that works incredibly well. As opposed to leather defender, which sits on top of the leather, the GlenKaren penetrates and protects down at the fiber level. It lasts, and I never have spots. Also, for the shell polish averse, it is not that dense with pigment, so when used sparingly, you don't get a buildup. Really great stuff. I much prefer his cleaner over VSC or Renovateir as well. Orange oil is used as the solvent, not turpentine.

Read his post here:
http://oldleathershoe.com/wordpress/?p=1476

 

[JSO1]

Whiskey wingtip boot x AoM today. Happy Friday.

 

[JeffL]

My growing Alden shoe collection. My next acquisition will be the Color 8 Wingtip Shell Cordovan. I'm addicted!!!

 

[M635Guy]

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You need to use the picture-posting icon and upload it or use a link. I don't click on *any* attachments...

 

[JeffL]

Thank you! That worked.

 

[ATLVol]

Looking forward to putting some wear on these now that Fall is here......

 

[Don L]

Bartlett Hunting green Indy from Unionmade

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