The Official Alden Thread for 2022 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[zippyh]

Nordstrom black cordovan Indy

 

[scurvyfreedman]

A strip of fall sun creeping into my office.

 

[Scheeksspeare]

New boots in the house. 😊

Dark Brown Regina Grain Wingtip from Brick+Mortar in Seattle. Comfortable right out of the box and just beautiful. Perfect souvenir from a nearly perfect vacation trip to the PNW.

 

[Vincent George]

…not exactly shoes, but a new arrival, nonetheless. My Frank Clegg American Briefcase just arrived. Made in Fall River Massachusetts—a worthy adjunct to my Aldens.

 

[grooveK]

No worries -- I remember someone telling me about the plaza one and I thought that it was odd that he'd run such a similar boot in the same leather just a year or two apart. I had the Barrie version. Lovely boot, just didn't fit right.

Adam always has terrific exotic shell makeups -- his preference for leather soles and all eyelets (on boots) was something I really appreciated. Yenni used to do that, too (she learned it from Adam, I think) but recently has started branching out more. But to me, leather soles on exotic shell are just perfect.

Speaking of which -- a new arrival that I have been very anxiously awaiting -- a Barrie Color 4 wingtip boot on double oak leather soles.

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I like how you just threw in that casual 'oh by the way just got these.' Those boots are absolutely filthily disgustingly gorgeous. Maybe my new favorite make.

 

[audog]

Not Alden related at all, but Dermatology full body skin check today...MD who did it was wearing Crocs...I dont like Crocs...but I trust her...I'm torn

 

[shahtirthak]

Not Alden related at all, but Dermatology full body skin check today...MD who did it was wearing Crocs...I dont like Crocs...but I trust her...I'm torn

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I like Crocs though...they have their uses, especially in rainy & urban Singapore for a quick run to the grocery store next door or Junior's swimming classes !!

Spoiler: Beware...its a picture of Crocs !!

 

[RogerKaputnik]

Nordstrom black cordovan Indy
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Gorgeous! Can't wait for a day below 90F this year!!!

 

[idonotmatch]

Any 9.5D TB folks - just saw these on Leffot's Pre-owned section: https://leffot.com/pre-owned/1853-alden-indy-boot

 

[Ancestral Star]

Noticed a small gap in the heel stack of my only two month old plain toe boots. Something to be worried about now, or later when I get them resoled in a few years time?

 

[smfdoc]

Noticed a small gap in the heel stack of my only two month old plain toe boots. Something to be worried about now, or later when I get them resoled in a few years time?

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I have seen them pop off and others just stay on. I would bring it to the attention of the retailer who sold the boot and ask for their guidance. I have done that several times and they get authorization for a return and repair and then send you a mailing label. YMMV.

 

[Ancestral Star]

I have seen them pop off and others just stay on. I would bring it to the attention of the retailer who sold the boot and ask for their guidance. I have done that several times and they get authorization for a return and repair and then send you a mailing label. YMMV.

Thanks, Doc. I've sent a note to Jim at Alden SF.

 

[mdubs]

Gentlemen, fresh from our friends at Alden, is the Color #4 Shell Cordovan Wingtip Boot made over the Grant Last. A really unique and interesting combination...

With the original Color #4 WT Boot from TSM (2012), the B+M Anniversary Boot (2020), and the Grant variant (2022).

And Grant WT Brothers (#8 Left from B+M).

-Mike

 

[lcdx22]

This batch of color 4 is gorgeous! Got mine in yesterday as well.

 

[MarkI]

Looking for some advice on sizing, looking to pick up a pair of Shell LHS loafers on the Van last.

The only other Alden’s I own are a pair of shell long wings on the Barrie last. They are very comfortable and fit well, if not just a hair too large for my preferences (maybe not even that they’re too large, just very roomy in the toe box, which is expected with that last.)

I prefer my shoes, especially loafers to fit snug. From the research I’ve done Van last is a touch shorter than Barrie, leading me to believe I should just get the same size as my long wings, especially if I plan to wear with socks?