THE OFFICIAL ALDEN THREAD FOR 2020 - SHARE REVIEWS, SIZING, ADVICE, AND PHOTOS.

[lcdx22]

My wife used to give me crap once my shoes started taking over additional closet space - I told her there are worse things in life to be spending money on other then shoes. (her family in Asia has had a lot of issues with gambling, affairs, mistresses, etc) she thought about it and agreed with me. She's been leaving me to my own devices now!

Lol compared to paying for mistresses sounds like a no brainier.

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

Monday. Alden Tobacco Reverse Chamois Indy Boots.

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-Mike

Alden's Indy boot is probably one of the few boots/shoes in which I wouldn't mind owning in different leathers.

 

[Dadacantona]

Hey folks. Can anyone advise how the Orleans compares to Van? Should I take my Van size?

 

[sammy]

Anyone interested in doing a group buy for a pair of George boots? They would be on the plaza last, black shell cordovan, silver buckle, single leather sole. I’m talking to a and Alden retailer about doing this but need at least five more people (six including myself) total to get on board in order to make this happen.

 

[James1051]

Here is the first bunch from January - June.

• Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Penny Loafer (H. Stockton in Atlanta)
• Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Perforated Tip Cap Toe Boot (TheShoeMart)
• Alden Hunting Green Suede Atom Bluchers (Ealdwine)
• Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Wingtip Boot (Alden Madison)
• Alden Mocha Shell Cordovan Dr. Jones Boot (Alden Washington D.C.)
• Alden Loden Suede Tassel Loafer (David Wood)
• Alden Snuff Suede Wingtip Monks (Style by Blaine)

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-Mike

And here is the back half of the year.... Closed the year out strong!

• Alden Color #4 Shell Cordovan Perforated Tip Cap Toe Boot (David Wood)
• Alden “Brassvello” Ravello Shell Cordovan Wingtip Boot (Brick + Mortar Seattle)
• Alden Snuff Suede NST Loafer (Alden Madsion)
• Alden Dark Brown Suede Unlined Chukka Boot (Alden Madison)
• Alden Chocolate Suede U-Tip Saddle Shoe (Alden of Carmel)
• Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan Belt (Alden Washington D.C.)
• Alden x Brooks Brothers Unlined Color #8 Shell Cordovan LHS
• Alden Tobacco Reverse Chamois Indy Boots (Alden of San Francisco)
• Alden Earth Reverse Chamois Indy Boots (Brick + Mortar Seattle)
• Alden Cigar Shell Cordovan 6-Eyelet NST Chukka Boot (TheShoeMart)
• Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan V-Tip Boot (Brick + Mortar Seattle)
• Alden Dark Brown Regina Grain Calfskin Wingtip Boot (Ealdwine)
• Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan U-Tip Blucher (Alden Madison)
• Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan Dr. Jones Boot (Harrison Ltd)
• Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan Indy Boots (TheShoeMart)
• Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan LHS (Alden Washington D.C.)

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-Mike

Unbelievable haul, Mike!

The photos on this thread are always nice, but in recent weeks have gone to another level.
There does seem to be more rare shell being released right now, or so it seems to me. Maybe Alden trying to help its retailers and customers through a tough time? Whatever the reason, I approve.

My guess is this 2020 thread, soon to be retired, will be a reference point in the future. And here's to more great makeups in 2021!

 

[nbernie]

Anyone interested in doing a group buy for a pair of George boots? They would be on the plaza last, black shell cordovan, silver buckle, single leather sole. I’m talking to a and Alden retailer about doing this but need at least five more people (six including myself) total to get on board in order to make this happen.

I have been interested in doing a plaza george in color #8 for quite some time

 

[krebsy]

A couple recent wears...

B+M Davis Boot

AOC 122.

 

[ky16]

 

[vnguyen_md]

Taking a lead from the Mayor @mdubs to end 2020.

My top 9 purchases this year (no particular order, don't make me choose my favorite! Too hard!):

1. CJ Whiskey Pembroke - (CJ London store)
2. Ravello LHS - (Alden DC store)
3. Ravello NST - (Alden DC store)
4. Whiskey Tankers - (Another SF member)
5. EG Snuff Camden - (Gentlemenfootwear)
6. Cigar Dr. G's - (Ealdwine)
7. Color 8 WTB - (Ealdwine)
8. Cigar MCT - (Alden DC store)
9. Ravello CT - (Another SF member)

 

[vnguyen_md]

And ... last footwear / outfit shot from me in 2020!!!! See you guys next year!!!

 

[smfdoc]

My wife used to give me crap once my shoes started taking over additional closet space - I told her there are worse things in life to be spending money on other then shoes. (her family in Asia has had a lot of issues with gambling, affairs, mistresses, etc) she thought about it and agreed with me. She's been leaving me to my own devices now!

Many, many years ago, when I was in college and terribly broke, I would kill some time at the local arcade. Pumping quarters into various video games. My new wife objected to my "wasteful spending." I told her, "You are right, if I stop video games I could afford whiskey and whores."

 

[smfdoc]

Taking a lead from the Mayor @mdubs to end 2020.

My top 9 purchases this year (no particular order, don't make me choose my favorite! Too hard!):

1. CJ Whiskey Pembroke - (CJ London store)
2. Ravello LHS - (Alden DC store)
3. Ravello NST - (Alden DC store)
4. Whiskey Tankers - (Another SF member)
5. EG Snuff Camden - (Gentlemenfootwear)
6. Cigar Dr. G's - (Ealdwine)
7. Color 8 WTB - (Ealdwine)
8. Cigar MCT - (Alden DC store)
9. Ravello CT - (Another SF member)

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All of them are great, but the CJ Pembroke is stunning. Wow, just wow.

 

[Vocans]

Ending the year with a bang and some Color 4. Here's to hoping everyone has a better 2021 than we did 2020.

 

[audog]

Happy last day of the year. Dark Brown Country Calf boots and moleskin, this morning.

 

[mdubs]

Alden's Indy boot is probably one of the few boots/shoes in which I wouldn't mind owning in different leathers.

Agree that the Indy Boot is a true classic design.

Unbelievable haul, Mike!

The photos on this thread are always nice, but in recent weeks have gone to another level.
There does seem to be more rare shell being released right now, or so it seems to me. Maybe Alden trying to help its retailers and customers through a tough time? Whatever the reason, I approve.

My guess is this 2020 thread, soon to be retired, will be a reference point in the future. And here's to more great makeups in 2021!

Thank you very much! I had heard that it was a little "stimulus" for the retailers as this was a hard season for them for understandable reasons...

-Mike