The Official Alden Thread for 2018 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[breck81]

Well, the loafers arrived today. The fit is pretty close, but I was able to spot the defect. I have a hard time believing that this won't affect the integrity of the shoe. What do you all think? View attachment 1012727

I would attempt to get a new pair if i were you.

These are TSM seconds; they don't have another pair on hand. Would it be wholly inappropriate to see if they would increase the discount on this pair? That's a big divot; I think I'd rather wait and buy a good pair than save $200 on shoes with a hole in them.

Yeah that will certainly affect the integretity. A scratch is one thing, but a gouge/hole will over time be detrimental.

That being said they are seconds, but that’s much more than most of the superficial damage I’ve seen with seconds.

I’d reach out. Don’t expect the world, but perhaps they will accept the return for store credit. I’m not sure they would do a credit back to your card, but it’s worth a call.

Just my $.02

 

[audog]

Looky here boys
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Those are nice, I want a pair but I'm out of room and would have to sell or donate something. Guess the remaining AE will have to go to storage

 

[Tool fan]

These are TSM seconds; they don't have another pair on hand. Would it be wholly inappropriate to see if they would increase the discount on this pair? That's a big divot; I think I'd rather wait and buy a good pair than save $200 on shoes with a hole in them.

I would contact TSM and send a photo of the hole in the shoe and stress to them that one of the shoes contain a defect and therefore cannot be properly worn. Because honestly what you showed in that photo is simply not acceptable. Even for a pair of seconds.

 

[smfdoc]

Well, the loafers arrived today. The fit is pretty close, but I was able to spot the defect. I have a hard time believing that this won't affect the integrity of the shoe. What do you all think? View attachment 1012727

I'm no expert here, but the hole well may be supported by the heel cup underneath the shell. Not sure where it ends in that area, but you may be able to feel it and get a better idea.

 

[Vocans]

You take the best pictures. Can’t wait for my grant last version from Adam!

Here here. PS, friendly reminder that if anyone else is interested in a Grant last snuff suede WTB with brass hardware, Adam at AoC can still add your size to the run

 

[Vocans]

Did anyone else lose access to the rare leathers page on the shoemart website?

I still see the page but don't see any models listed

 

[zippyh]

Snuff straight tips.

 

[madhat]

Looky here boys
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Awesome! Thanks for taking over getting this done! I've paid my dues, now just gotta wait for them to arrive!

 

[galileo]

Snuff straight tips.
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I love the V cleavage

 

[Misterg12]

Awesome! Thanks for taking over getting this done! I've paid my dues, now just gotta wait for them to arrive!

Yea I paid as well. I purchased 2 of them . Got to give it a name.

 

[audog]

I love the V cleavage

If this was the AE thread, I'd say I just like cleavage in general.

 

[chipshot]

Damn.. those blue suede boots are ****.. oops

 

[audog]

Damn.. those blue suede boots are ****.. oops

EXCELLENT!! Well played, Sir.

 

[audog]

I asked this on the AE thread, but will post here as well. It has very little to do with footwear, does anyone know what kind of snake I am holding, as the dog and I found it on our walk and brought it home to live along the creek behind my house.

 

[Misterg12]

Damn.. those blue suede boots are ****.. oops

I agree Chip. Lot of work and effort to get them made but I’m glad they are finally completed.