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

[jjschube]

that moment 2 weeks later when you realize you didn’t look the new NST whiskey shell boots over well enough. View attachment 1080021

I have those on my boots, never really thought about it much. I’d be way more concerned about the stain/color variation....maybe it’s just the camera.

 

[stephenaf2003]

I have those on my boots, never really thought about it much. I’d be way more concerned about the stain/color variation....maybe it’s just the camera.

Yeah, unfortunately it’s not the camera. Between all the black flecks, the holes, and stains on them, I’m at the “whatev’s” point with these. Selling em off is a momentary thought, but the reality is I’m not much into selling my shoes. They will just be a pair that fills a spot in my rotation. Light shell is a fussy mistress.

 

[audog]

that moment 2 weeks later when you realize you didn’t look the new NST whiskey shell boots over well enough. View attachment 1080021

This prompted me to go check my boots. About 1/2 have similar holes or lasting marks, funny none of the AE or GS have them, so they must be better at hiding the marks/holes. I really don't think it matters, just part of the shoe/boot process, but, of course, now we will all be looking for them on EVERY pair we get......... and if they really bother you, and those are an 8.5 or 9 D, I'd be willing to help you out

 

[ATLVol]

PSA....."chocolate" cap toe boots will be shipped back to Leffot tomorrow if anyone is interested in an 11e plaza

 

[audog]

PSA....."chocolate" cap toe boots will be shipped back to Leffot tomorrow if anyone is interested in an 11e plaza

Uh, can those be shrunk to a 9D???

 

[audog]

Natty CXL J Crews today.

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Boy, those are nice!!!!

 

[ATLVol]

they are beautiful, but just do not work for me......hopefully someone on this thread picks them up!

 

[AEShoeMan]

Whiskey Wednesday. Lighting doesn't do these justice.

 

[Franky]

I waste 0 minutes breaking my shoes in and these are no exception. One full day at the office and a 45 minute romp around a snowy neighborhood... so far so good.

 

[audog]

Whiskey Wednesday. Lightning doesn't do these justice.
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I rarely wear longwings any more, but even if I did, I would put those under glass and not wear them, just look at them, they are beautiful!!!

 

[audog]

I waste 0 minutes breaking my shoes in and these are no exception. One full day at the office and a 45 minute romp around a snowy neighborhood... so far so good.

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Isn't that HOW one breaks in shoes???

 

[audog]

Stupid question of the day. I should know this, but I seem to not know, what makes a boot a "jumper"?

 

[Franky]

Isn't that HOW one breaks in shoes???

I know some folk have a hard time committing to those first creases but I have no such issues

 

[audog]

I know some folk have a hard time committing to those first creases but I have no such issues

I kind of like getting them, but part of me still wants the shoes/boots to look like they did when unboxed, but they were meant to be worn/broken in. I like yours, look good.

 

[madhat]

Just got a TSM email on their new slip-on Chukka in Color 8.

https://www.theshoemart.com/alden-s...uble-gore-slip-on-chukka-boot-d8709-color-8/?

Would be curious to see how they sell.

Need Supply has had similar (non shell) versions on sale for months now.

Saw that. AoM has a pair very similar they've had for a while, also on Aberdeen. Yenni is ordering black and #8 on plaza. I jumped in on the black as I think they're a uniquely odd design. I'm kinda wondering what's going on for two shops to pop up with a design I never hear about