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

[Shawnc]

Had my physical today. A1C is 5.3. Triglycerides are 118. Cholesterol is 119. Shoes are 2160.
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Great shoes, even better numbers. Way to go my-man…….

 

[James1051]

Good morning 🌞

 

[lcdx22]

Color 8 Indy boots for the day.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy WTW forum pals. I thought I would wear shoes before the low temperatures and mandatory boot weather hits. I love the results of clean up from bloom to wearable.

 

[Don L]

 

[Vincent George]

With my dad for his podiatry visit. TruBalance PCT Jumpers from Moulded Shoe. These were a late night web browsing find from 2020—a random and welcome eee in stock.

Can’t tell what Dr. W is wearing—he usually has a tassel loafer of some sort (covered by those little booties), but these look much beefier today.

 

[DG123]

Color 8 Indy boots for the day.

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If you don't mind, what is your boot size length/width ? That pair appears to be a perfect fit.

 

[lcdx22]

If you don't mind, what is your boot size length/width ? That pair appears to be a perfect fit.

These are 12.5D.

 

[Don L]

 

[Ancestral Star]

Some tasty new preorders in the pipeline over at Brick & Mortar. Has anyone by chance seen this Tan Reverse Chamois? Or even better, has a photo of a swatch? Curious how it looks…

 

[Leisurely Loafing]

Alden DC with another killer makeup: cigar shell tassels with a dark brown welt. Haven’t had the chance to wear them yet but will post a pic with good lighting eventually.

 

[lcdx22]

Some tasty new preorders in the pipeline over at Brick & Mortar. Has anyone by chance seen this Tan Reverse Chamois? Or even better, has a photo of a swatch? Curious how it looks…

It's close to snuff but more rust/orange

Compared with snuff (tan chamois left and snuff right)

 

[Ancestral Star]

It's close to snuff but more rust/orange

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Compared with snuff (tan chamois left and snuff right)
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Thank you! Love it. Looks like I'm in trouble…

 

[lcdx22]

Thank you! Love it. Looks like I'm in trouble…

Haha yeah. I really like those TB plain toe boots and the heavy lug Indy she's got on preorder.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

Tomorrow is Dad's 80th birthday and he wanted new shoes. My dad has worn Johnston & Murphy Penny Loafers ever since his college days and was always proud to flaunt Made in America shoes. Unfortunately, his J&M's are no longer being produced in the US, so when he asked for new "Burgundy Loafers" I knew I had to introduce him to Alden.

The nearest shop to us is Brogue, and I knew they would have a loafer that he would like. I emailed ahead and Mack replied back with his regards from China and informed me that he would be there through Chinese New Year, but he would inform Joy that I would be stopping by the shop.

I arrived early to our appointment at Brogue to deliver some desserts to Joy as she has quite a sweet tooth. We chatted on current events and I tried on some jackets which I may have to come back and get. Their Final Sale section has some great stuff, but I needed to see if they would fit. While waiting for Dad to arrive, I snapped a pic of my Color 8 Brogue Short Wing Bluchers. I really enjoy the look of the Plaza last on these!
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Having done some research, I noted my Dad's size in J&M (7.5 wide) and figured he would need a proper Brannock measurement to help dial in his Alden size. We measured him an 8E/8D on the Brannock, so went with a 7.5D on Van. Fit him like a glove! The loafer he liked was Brogue's Kuro LHS Moccasin in Color 8 Shell.

Alden x Brogue Kuro Leisure Handsewn Loafers

Features:-Van Last-Color 8 Shell Cordovan-Handsewn Mocc Toe-Single Leather Sole-Goodyear Welted-Made in USA With a special pattern cut on the vamp strap, these are quite unique. Small details change the game!! Sizing: Low vamp, wide heel cup. We suggest you to take 1/2 size smaller than your...

www.brogueshop.com

Joy carefully repackaged the shoes as she always does, but this time added a nice decorative wrapped bow and placed it in the familiar Alden green bag. Once we got to my parent's house, my Dad showed Mom his new loafers which he proudly wore to dinner this evening (please excuse the filthy carpet...they're too frugal to replace or even have it properly cleaned).
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Here are his new Color 8 loafers already developing beautiful rolls across the vamp and well on it's way to a nice patina.
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And for those wondering what we had for dinner, we went to a nice steakhouse where my Dad ordered tonight's special - Prime Rib, and I couldn't pass up the Bone-in Porterhouse.
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Hope everyone has a great evening and thank you to all who have assisted me in my journey into fine men's footwear! I'm glad to be able to share this with my Father who has always been a big influence in my life.

This is the best post of 2022..
I miss my Daddy every damn day. You made me smile.