The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[audog]

Wearing my boots in honor of Jim today (VinhMD Tankers) Hampton lasted tankers FTW! Maiden Voyage ?

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[FatTuesday]

In on page 600...

Gunboats 975

 

[Thrift Couture]

Snuff Stealth Indy x Ealdwine.
My first pair from Matt and Jim.

 

[audog]

Snuff Stealth Indy x Ealdwine.
My first pair from Matt and Jim.
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Beauty!

 

[Thrift Couture]

Beauty!

Thank you Sir! That welt and sole combination is so sweet.

 

[NonChalant321]

I find myself looking for a suitable to wear to work in the winter. I'm mostly business casual but occasionally a suit as well - and would definitely consider it a bonus if the boots could be worn with a business suit as well as chinos or denim. I really like the shell chukka or Indy's. Despite the general idea that they're too casual for a suit, do you guys go ahead and do it anyway and find it perfectly suitable?

 

[lcdx22]

Happy Friday gentlemen (and the rest of you ?)
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@jpm1 hope you’re feeling better post-surgery

Is this the Olshan boots fr Yenni? I've been avoiding black shell boots but that one looks great with the eyelets breaking up the black. Looks great ?

I am actually searching for the perfect reverse tobacco boot myself. I have considered each of these. First, I like the Ealdwine version b/c I like the berry stitching on the reverse tobacco for a little pop. But, I don't fit Barrie. Also, I find Barrie to look like snow shoes on my feet - similar size to you 8.5D on most, 8D on TB. I actually think TB looks slimmer if it doesn't have a storm welt/reverse welt. With a flat welt, it's not as bulky looking. I also love Grant. It's my favorite boot last, slightly ahead of Plaza.

My concern comes down to sole. I don't like wedge. I also have a lot of Commando sole boots and think I am looking for something different. I think the best option for me is likely the Cyrus boot from B&M on Grant, although it's not available now and not currently taking orders. It's an NST instead of an Indy (I have a few Indys and U-tips already). I also love pull tabs for getting my boots on. This version is on double waterlock too, which I've never tried, but really like the idea of. I like that it's handsewn also. When these come around again, I'll get on a pre-order.

My perfect would be the Cyrus, but with the berry stitching and 4 speed hooks. I'm too lazy to get that started with a retailer, though, so I will just buy the Cyrus when it comes around again.


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I don't think the Cyrus I coming back. It went to last call and it's sold out. So maybe years down the road but most likely not. It's a sweet boot though!

 

[audog]

I find myself looking for a suitable to wear to work in the winter. I'm mostly business casual but occasionally a suit as well - and would definitely consider it a bonus if the boots could be worn with a business suit as well as chinos or denim. I really like the shell chukka or Indy's. Despite the general idea that they're too casual for a suit, do you guys go ahead and do it anyway and find it perfectly suitable?

Indy's are a bit casual, they are a "work boot" after all. That being said, Indy's on a last like Plaza ARE a dressier boot and could be worn with a suit. How about a cap toe or jumper type of boot with a suit, I have done it many times, or a wingtip boot. Heck with either you will have the nicest footwear in the meeting, and 90% or more won't even notice you have boots on.

 

[audog]

Thank you Sir! That welt and sole combination is so sweet.

You got some cool boots, dude!

 

[Thrift Couture]

You got some cool boots, dude!

Thank you Sir! That is a helluva compliment coming from "The Boot King". I am humbled.

 

[audog]

Thank you Sir! That is a helluva compliment coming from "The Boot King". I am humbled.

Well, I don't deserve the praise, I'm just a guy who likes boots. You always post kick ass boots, and I think that's great, keep up the good "work".

 

[Xenos]

Haven’t posted in a good long while but was in DC recently and Alden DC has a few pairs of cigar and whiskey wingtips (perhaps shortwings, can’t recall) available. Just sitting out on display like in the old days when “rare” shell was more plentiful.

 

[Hill]

I’m looking for a straight cap toe snuff suede boot for my brother as a wedding gift. I’m looking at the Marvaments boot from Brick + Mortar but am wondering if there are any other options out there. Any recommendations are appreciated.

 

[sazon]

Ravello Harrison Fords

 

[James1051]

Is this the Olshan boots fr Yenni? I've been avoiding black shell boots but that one looks great with the eyelets breaking up the black. Looks great ?

yep! thank you