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

[Shawnc]

Shawnc what are the details on the black bal boots.

They are actually navy. Fortunately my camera skills leave much to be desired and the navy is quite obvious in person. They are an MTO from Solegarb. He had a bunch of navy and green shell and let me design it myself down to the smallest detail.

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These babies are amazing! Just a few small dark spots in the acrylic glaze and one visible tack mark in the heel counter on the right boot. Other than that I am veeeery happy.

Dang IC, don't be so mean!!

 

[jnik]

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These babies are amazing! Just a few small dark spots in the acrylic glaze and one visible tack mark in the heel counter on the right boot. Other than that I am veeeery happy.

Wowie!

 

[audog]

They posted those on IG yesterday, extremely tempting!

Agree, got a pair from last shipment and one of my favorites.

 

[Vocans]

New pickup today--Grant lasted wtbs from Yenni. Been wanting a pair for a while and finally decided to jump on her latest run. Indiana already gave them his seal of approval by headbutting them a few times.

 

[Shawnc]

Last post on these but quite honestly I grabbed them because I didn't have a whiskey boot when they were made available. Since then, I was lucky enough to take delivery on the bourbon bergs as well as the whiskey splits. As such, I fully planned to use these as trade bait. But once I opened the box they instantly changed my mind and I couldn't quite figure out why. And then it hit me, they are almost a dead-ringer for the shells I would keep if I could only keep one pair......

My Jcrew caps in a glorious shade of whiskey. Give them a flat welt and they're virtually identical. Once I realized why I like them as much as I do, I swapped the laces and creased them. This makes it official, they're staying home.....

 

[vincentkd88]

New pickup today--Grant lasted wtbs from Yenni. Been wanting a pair for a while and finally decided to jump on her latest run. Indiana already gave them his seal of approval by headbutting them a few times.

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I remember when I purchased these. Went to visit the store “just because”. Much to my wife’s chagrin, I had to have them. Sean was great as he helped he hone in on my correct size. Here’s how they look after some wear. Enjoy!

 

[ironclad]

Last post on these but quite honestly I grabbed them because I didn't have a whiskey boot when they were made available. Since then, I was lucky enough to take delivery on the bourbon bergs as well as the whiskey splits. As such, I fully planned to use these as trade bait. But once I opened the box they instantly changed my mind and I couldn't quite figure out why. And then it hit me, they are almost a dead-ringer for the shells I would keep if I could only keep one pair......

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My Jcrew caps in a glorious shade of whiskey. Give them a flat welt and they're virtually identical. Once I realized why I like them as much as I do, I swapped the laces and creased them. This makes it official, they're staying home.....

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Say no more, brother! Glad you decided to keep them.

I also just creased mine walking around the apartment. These babies aren’t leaving my rotation either.

 

[Vocans]

I remember when I purchased these. Went to visit the store “just because”. Much to my wife’s chagrin, I had to have them. Sean was great as he helped he hone in on my correct size. Here’s how they look after some wear. Enjoy!

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Thanks and yours look fantastic with some wear and the corded laces. Grant is probably my favorite boot last, very comfortable for my feet and easily able to be dressed up or down. Makes it a great fit for a WTB, IMO.

 

[Alden Northwest]

Sweet lordy these whiskey cap toes are beautiful! I need to get myself on a list!

 

[Alden Northwest]

Snuff for Wingtip Wednesday. Wearing fall colors wishing it would show up and spare us from this 95 degree heat.

 

[ScarsdaleVibe]

New pickup today--Grant lasted wtbs from Yenni. Been wanting a pair for a while and finally decided to jump on her latest run. Indiana already gave them his seal of approval by headbutting them a few times.

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Dang, I'm tempted to order. B&M has a pair in my size. I kinda wish it was on double leather though.

 

[James1051]

Yes if you find a fit, stick with it! You can't do Aberdeen because of your width, correct?

Wow. That's dedication. I just really think that wingtip would look neat with a proper antique welt. The matched agatine eyelets would be sweet looking with the sole.

It would look like this when done.... Amazing I think. I'm convincing myself to try it...

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Is that the Brogue make up?
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On your Choco Suede Boot point, that reminds me that I was intending to do another entry in the series on the Essential Suede Models. The Choco Suede would be on that list or a very close honorable mention, but probably would be on it since I already have the Snuff WT Boot on the first list.

-Mike

I was recently in touch with AOM about getting myself a pair of their choco tankers. Evidently, they are considering discontinuing the model. Which would be a collosal bummer. Hope they can be persuaded to run another pre-order or two of this boot.

 

[Disco Volante]

I was recently in touch with AOM about getting myself a pair of their choco tankers. Evidently, they are considering discontinuing the model. Which would be a collosal bummer. Hope they can be persuaded to run another pre-order or two of this boot.

Oh no! Glad I picked mine up a few months ago when I did. I think the only other option is Leather Soul, but you’d have better luck getting Alden to MTO you a #4 boot in your pattern of choice. I’m surprised nobody else makes them, it’s a really great boot.

 

[M635Guy]

Mine are the slightly-different LS version (AoM version has a flat welt, slightly different stitching possibly a couple other differences - I think @mdubs helped them spec it out). They're both fantastic, and I'd guess LS will still run it, but infrequently as always. I hope AoM sticks with it or somebody like Ealdwine picks it up - a pretty unique boot with a lot of presence.

 

[up1911fan]

Good call. I size Hampton and Plaza identically.

Same.

I was recently in touch with AOM about getting myself a pair of their choco tankers. Evidently, they are considering discontinuing the model. Which would be a collosal bummer. Hope they can be persuaded to run another pre-order or two of this boot.

Glad I got a pair reserved from the next run, should be coming up as I was quoted end of summer.