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

[Shawnc]

Recent discussion/postings of Dr. Jones Indy moved me to place mine on B&S. See signature for details.

 

[ScarsdaleVibe]

I neither care for black shoes nor chukkas, but for some reason I want a 6-eyelet black chukka (calf or shell) on a plaza last (medallion or not). Anyone know of such a makeup?

 

[M635Guy]

The LS Choco Tankers get the call to go see Star Wars

 

[Alcibiades]

All this talk about black shoes. My black shell 4065, owned for 5 or 6 years, get consistent wear every fall, winter and spring, year after year. It's really a must own for me and is a dapper option for dress wear during cold times like we have now

 

[seasquirrel]



Cigar Indy on commando.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

My Grailiest Grail

Can someone please invent the Great Alden MTO Time Machine? I promise I'll bring back your favorite pair, too.

 

[bkdc]

All this talk about black shoes. My black shell 4065, owned for 5 or 6 years, get consistent wear every fall, winter and spring, year after year. It's really a must own for me and is a dapper option for dress wear during cold times like we have now

Anyone know where I can find this boot but with matched eyelets and hooks? The Frans Boone black parajumper is exactly what I want but I've not seen it in my size 8E, and I don't think I can get them to special order one for me on the next batch.

 

[KPDarb]



Anyone know where I can find this boot but with matched eyelets and hooks?  The Frans Boone black parajumper is exactly what I want but I've not seen it in my size 8E, and I don't think I can get them to special order one for me on the next batch.

Alden of DC has it on commando it not sure of any others

 

[tifosi]



Anyone know where I can find this boot but with matched eyelets and hooks?  The Frans Boone black parajumper is exactly what I want but I've not seen it in my size 8E, and I don't think I can get them to special order one for me on the next batch.

TheShoeMart stocks this boot on double leather.

Edit. Sorry, I missed the hooks part.

 

[gilby]

Anyone know where I can find this boot but with matched eyelets and hooks? The Frans Boone black parajumper is exactly what I want but I've not seen it in my size 8E, and I don't think I can get them to special order one for me on the next batch.

I think Frans Boone is the only one that does that makeup with hooks. The stock version that the Shoe Mart & Alden NYC have is all eyelets.

 

[JSO1]

I think Frans Boone is the only one that does that makeup with hooks. The stock version that the Shoe Mart & Alden NYC have is all eyelets.

Alden DC offers it. The model number is 4065HC (it has hooks and commando). Alden SF did a 4065H a long while ago.

@mdubs has a pair: http://aldenofsandiego.com/black-shell-cordovan-cap-toe-boot/

 

[gilby]

Excellent suggestions. Thanks.

As I'm in Europe I was hoping to be abble to get it from a non US retailer.
Seems like Frans Boone has some:
https://www.fransboonestore.com/pro...e-on-double-waterlock-sole?variant=7848218753

I don't think I'll find some burnished tan or whisky shell in europe, the suede will be much easier.

+1 on the Frans Boone suede LWBs, the gold eyelets are a nice touch.

 

[gilby]

Black shell cap toe derby 4363 on Plaza last. I wish this were available somewhere in #8 color since my feet are enemies with the Aberdeen last. Well.. few people here like black or will wear it in anything other than an oxford.

I've had my eye on this model for awhile, love black shell & the plaza last is my huckleberry. I think you've made up my mind up for me.

 

[Nvspwndamnstr39]

Ep black shell Rydens out for a spin on a cold NJ day. Yes, I wore navy blue engineered garments pants with black boots.

 

[peppercorn78]

Btw Citishoes having a sale today. $60 off Aldens. Lots of great looking models there, including a new Barrie NST on commando with antique. Color 8.

Ticks 3 out of the 4 Alden igent enthusiast boxes.

 

[clementFR]

+1 on the Frans Boone suede LWBs, the gold eyelets are a nice touch.

So very nice indeed. I'll definitively have to short list this one. Looks less brownish and a little more yellowish on your picture than of frans boone's website.

I have super dumb question: why some suede is just called "suede" and some other "snuff suede" ? I'm guessing the finish is a bit different ? Hard to see in pictures.
Cheers