The Official Alden Thread for 2019 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[MrDV]

What is that? The Dearborn boot?

I do wish Alden would make more boots on the Aberdeen last....



I don't think I could pull of a George boot but those are nice looking!



Phew! Do they still make mahogany? I never see shoes or lists for that shade.



The NST and blue just goes so well. I really need to get some blue suede from Alden. There is a J Crew version I'm watching which looks really nice.

They don’t make mahogany often. Aoc and Brick & Mortar had a run about a year ago. They made NST bluchers and Indys. But, just a few pairs each.
I would add, there are older shades of ravello that look VERY similar to mahogany.

 

[audog]

Late to the TSM Party tonight, the only thing I was hoping would appear, did appear, but not in my size. Oh well, saved myself some $$$ and will wait for the next drop of #8 NST's.

 

[nd1nd2nd3]

Here’s a couple google pix which I am unsure of the age or owners care routine. I think shoe trees and a deer bone would surely mitigate what we see here. But imo, the rolls here would look bad with a tux.
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Thanks - I didn’t find those particular pics before, and they are helpful. I think I’m leaning towards calf, and will have to find an excuse to buy cordovan another time.

 

[jnik]

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Dear lord what the hell are these monstrosities?

They don't look like seconds, they look used, and also terrible

 

[zippyh]

They don't look like seconds, they look used, and also terrible

There's a whole world of Alden Orthopedic shoes for people with foot problems. The catalog used to be online but seems they've removed it.

 

[M635Guy]

I wandered by for the first day open of the new Alden retailer in Raleigh - Ealdwine. Good to see my/our friends get their new adventure started!

I guess I know where I'm getting my Saphir stuff going forward...

Aaaand the good stuff

A house of temptations to be sure. Good luck gentlemen! (please be gentle to my wallet!)

 

[sterlingindigo]

Thanks - I didn’t find those particular pics before, and they are helpful. I think I’m leaning towards calf, and will have to find an excuse to buy cordovan another time.

Keep an eye out for the 270 welt to keep it more formal. There are one or two out there with a 360.

 

[JSO1]

I wandered by for the first day open of the new Alden retailer in Raleigh - Ealdwine. Good to see my/our friends get their new adventure started!



I guess I know where I'm getting my Saphir stuff going forward...

Aaaand the good stuff

A house of temptations to be sure. Good luck gentlemen! (please be gentle to my wallet!)

So exciting and jealous that you live nearby!

 

[Don L]

Keep an eye out for the 270 welt to keep it more formal. There are one or two out there with a 360.

Looks fantastic. Closet goals

 

[madhat]

I wandered by for the first day open of the new Alden retailer in Raleigh - Ealdwine. Good to see my/our friends get their new adventure started!

I guess I know where I'm getting my Saphir stuff going forward...

Aaaand the good stuff

A house of temptations to be sure. Good luck gentlemen! (please be gentle to my wallet!)

Very cool!
Some comments:
1. Sweet open site drain!
2. Oh! A black Atom!
3. Ugh...a snuff Indy on leather with 270 welt! That's what I've been wanting.
4. Is that a green suede Atom on the far end of the last pic next to the snuff long wing???

 

[JSO1]

Very cool!
Some comments:
1. Sweet open site drain!
2. Oh! A black Atom!
3. Ugh...a snuff Indy on leather with 270 welt! That's what I've been wanting.
4. Is that a green suede Atom on the far end of the last pic next to the snuff long wing???

 

[M635Guy]

Very cool!
Some comments:
1. Sweet open site drain!
2. Oh! A black Atom!
3. Ugh...a snuff Indy on leather with 270 welt! That's what I've been wanting.
4. Is that a green suede Atom on the far end of the last pic next to the snuff long wing???

I think it is - they have several Atom builds. First time I've seen one IRL and I really like it.

 

[madhat]

I think it is - they have several Atom builds. First time I've seen one IRL and I really like it.

It's a great pattern.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Looks fantastic. Closet goals

I’ve definitely been eyeballin it for some time.

 

[kentpope]

If anyone’s in the market for some tan suede chukka boots, these are up for sale in 9D. Great condition. Shipped for $295. Link.