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

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Michigan Planner

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Probably asked a thousand times. What's everyones favorite pair of non-cordovan Aldens?  Boot and shoe. 


Snuff suede unlined chukka boot and the snuff suede 4-eyelet Ranger Moc.

Ask this question again in a month or so and I'll probably give you an entirely different answer.
 

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Probably asked a thousand times. What's everyones favorite pair of non-cordovan Aldens?  Boot and shoe. 


There are way too many of them, but:

Tan suede longwing
Chromexcel wingtip boot, in natural or brown
 

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Currently these.
Reverse chamois for what looks like a rainy couple days in nyc.
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Did the flat waxed laces come w/the boots or where can they be purchased? Thanks

[edit] Nevermind. Didn't see a response, but found out on my own that the flat waxed come standard, at least on the AF60.
 
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Probably asked a thousand times. What's everyones favorite pair of non-cordovan Aldens?  Boot and shoe. 

I have 2 pairs of non-cordovan Aldens. A black calf PTB and a black calf tassel loafer. In my opinion Alden's black calfskin is highly underrated. It's hardwearing and easily takes and holds a shine.
 

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Black calf NST
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I was fortunate enough to receive one of the latest shipments of Cigar captoes from Alden DC! This is my first pair of shell so I'm not really familiar with it. They make a ton of noise when I walk from various parts rubbing against one another - I'm assuming that will go away with time? Is there a way to make it go away faster?
 

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I was fortunate enough to receive one of the latest shipments of Cigar captoes from Alden DC! This is my first pair of shell so I'm not really familiar with it. They make a ton of noise when I walk from various parts rubbing against one another - I'm assuming that will go away with time? Is there a way to make it go away faster?

Congrats! It's crazy exciting to receive your first pair of shell. Squeakiness is part of the charm of the Real McCoy. I have pairs worn 20-30+ times that still squeak. I recommend that you simply wear them loud and proud!
 
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