The Official Alden Thread for 2017 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[jvc44]

Fransboone is unbelievable fast ! Service is great!

 

[mogili222]

E has shell cordovan dress belts for $104 until 3/6 after an additional 20% discount..

Linky

 

[swils8610]

What's the consensus on a black or antique welt on 975's?

 

[gatszu]

What's the consensus on a black or antique welt on 975's?

black for more versatility

 

[Alpina]

Like "Beatles or Stones," there is no consensus.

 

[katch]



AE has shell cordovan dress belts for $104 until 3/6 after an additional 20% discount..

Linky

Good stuff. Great deal. I bit on the "Bordeaux" color

 

[jvc44]



Good stuff. Great deal. I bit on the "Bordeaux" color

Ditto

 

[katch]

@swils8610 - Thanks for the heads up! Interested to see How the bordeaux compares to Brooks' burgundy.

 

[jvc44]

Thanks mogilii

 

[mdubs]

Thursday. Alden Color 8 Shell Cordovan Chukka Boot. Marcoliani Black Argyles OTC. Epaulet Salt and Pepper Donegal Tweed Walt Trousers.



-Mike

 

[lstearns33]



Hypothetical speaking, if you found yourself in Manhattan with a couple hours to try Aldens on, where would you go? 

Leffot at 10 Christopher street is a nice shop, much cozier than Alden on Madison but Alden will obviously have more to try on. It's real tight in there though (A of M) probably a 13' sq show room. Leffots got other high end brands as well.

 

[shunted22]

Midtown is better if you want to check out more than 1 place. Alden, Citishoes, C&J and AE are all somewhat close to each other.

Leffot is nice but don't expect to find a ton of Aldens in your size, their stuff gets snatched up quick.

 

[Sudonihm]

Leffot is always a good time if you're in the area. If you're uptown, I'd start at AoM (Madison, between 42nd and 43rd), and walk up to CitiShoes (Park, between 56th and 57th).

+1, definitely AoM and CitiShoes, and try very hard to make it down to the village to check out Leffot.

Madison.

http://aldenofsandiego.com/welcome-to-new-york/

I agree- AoM has a good selection- Citishoes you may luck out and find an exotic in your size-

Leffot at 10 Christopher street is a nice shop, much cozier than Alden on Madison but Alden will obviously have more to try on. It's real tight in there though (A of M) probably a 13' sq show room. Leffots got other high end brands as well.

Midtown is better if you want to check out more than 1 place. Alden, Citishoes, C&J and AE are all somewhat close to each other.

Leffot is nice but don't expect to find a ton of Aldens in your size, their stuff gets snatched up quick.

Thanks! I'd like to try the Modified last (Moulded Shoe, I think/I have a narrow heel and wide forefoot) as well as each of those suggestions, but we'll see how the time goes. I'll start with Madison and Moulded Shoe, and then aim for Citishoes. Leffot might have to wait until another trip or, more likely, until my next trip to Chicago. Though now I want to try that pizza place!

 

[swils8610]

Anyone have a V tip split toe in shell? Was thinking of adding a pair but I'm curious how it compares to the NST?

 

[katch]



Midtown is better if you want to check out more than 1 place. Alden, Citishoes, C&J and AE are all somewhat close to each other.

Leffot is nice but don't expect to find a ton of Aldens in your size, their stuff gets snatched up quick.

The AoM, A.E., Brooks stops on 44/45 & Madison is a nice little footwear triangle.

The downtown scene is much more spread out. Don't forget to go drop off your recrafts at B.Nelson on 55 & Lex