The Official Alden Thread for 2023 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[Leisurely Loafing]

After going back and forth on whether or not to keep the boots, I’ve decide they are too close to my color 4 pair to warrant keeping. If anyone is a size 10D barrie and interested in the Ravello wingtip boots, I’m going to list them on eBay when I can find some time in the next couple days.

 

[Shawnc]

After going back and forth on whether or not to keep the boots, I’ve decide they are too close to my color 4 pair to warrant keeping. If anyone is a size 10D barrie and interested in the Ravello wingtip boots, I’m going to list them on eBay when I can find some time in the next couple days.

Always tough sending Alden’s back especially when they are of the rare variety but I would have likely done the same thing. As nice as they are, I thought they were pretty close as well.

 

[jjschube]

Good morning ☀️ boot guys! And belated happy new year! It’s been a while.
Plaza Indies, milkshake edition, on my feets this morning View attachment 1912655

Great makeup

 

[audog]

Ealdwine C-8 jumpers in an office kitchen

 

[Watchman1]

Such a beautiful shade of Color-Fourvello!

Happy Wednesday!

 

[Vincent George]

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Such a beautiful shade of Color-Fourvello!

Happy Wednesday!

Fourvello is official now. Well-done!

 

[Shawnc]

Ealdwine C-8 jumpers in an office kitchen View attachment 1913061

Such a clean boot @audog. Alden C-8 at it's best.

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Such a beautiful shade of Color-Fourvello!

Happy Wednesday!

Ha, I love it. Great boot, even better name for it.....

Incoming today Gang. My itch-scratchers from AoM landed. Nothing special, just some basic C-8 Chukka's, but a model I've been searching for on the 2nd-hand market for a while. Generally I find myself buying less antique on 8 but I do like it with the commando sole. Strictly a casual make for me. At some point I'll figure out how to try on Chukka's without creasing........

And it's almost like I got a two-fer today as my torn Unlined BB's landed from Aram. Here's a quick on-feet shot after test driving them around the house for an hour or so. While I'll likely be a little nervous the first couple of times I wear them, they feel sturdy as heck. This guy is amazing......

Here's what they looked like when I sent them and the haters (oh yeah, you know who you are ) said it couldn't be done......

It's really tough to capture how he did it but here is a shot of the interior where it appears as though he glued and stitched a piece of leather in the interior before stitching the exterior.....

I love my rare shells as much as the next guy but these BB's are true unicorns. I am really glad to get them back in the fold.

To quote IC, today was a good day.......

 

[madhat]

Such a clean boot @audog. Alden C-8 at it's best.




Ha, I love it. Great boot, even better name for it.....

Incoming today Gang. My itch-scratchers from AoM landed. Nothing special, just some basic C-8 Chukka's, but a model I've been searching for on the 2nd-hand market for a while. Generally I find myself buying less antique on 8 but I do like it with the commando sole. Strictly a casual make for me. At some point I'll figure out how to try on Chukka's without creasing........ View attachment 1913235 View attachment 1913229

And it's almost like a got a two-fer today as my torn Unlined BB's landed from Aram. Here's a quick on-feet shot after test driving them around the house for an hour or so. While I'll likely be a little nervous the first couple of times I wear them, the feel sturdy as heck. This guy is amazing......

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Here's what they looked like when I sent them and the haters (oh yeah, you know who you are ) said it couldn't be done......

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It's really tough to capture how he did it but here is a shot of the interior where it appears as though he glued and stitched a piece of leather in the interior before stitching the exterior.....

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I love my rare shells as much as the next guy but these BB's are true unicorns. I am really glad to get them back in the fold.

To quote IC, today was a good day.......

And I guess the slight loss of volume didn’t bother you?

 

[Hisheirness23]

Such a clean boot @audog. Alden C-8 at it's best.




Ha, I love it. Great boot, even better name for it.....

Incoming today Gang. My itch-scratchers from AoM landed. Nothing special, just some basic C-8 Chukka's, but a model I've been searching for on the 2nd-hand market for a while. Generally I find myself buying less antique on 8 but I do like it with the commando sole. Strictly a casual make for me. At some point I'll figure out how to try on Chukka's without creasing........ View attachment 1913235 View attachment 1913229

And it's almost like a got a two-fer today as my torn Unlined BB's landed from Aram. Here's a quick on-feet shot after test driving them around the house for an hour or so. While I'll likely be a little nervous the first couple of times I wear them, the feel sturdy as heck. This guy is amazing......

View attachment 1913243

Here's what they looked like when I sent them and the haters (oh yeah, you know who you are ) said it couldn't be done......

View attachment 1913253

It's really tough to capture how he did it but here is a shot of the interior where it appears as though he glued and stitched a piece of leather in the interior before stitching the exterior.....

View attachment 1913237

I love my rare shells as much as the next guy but these BB's are true unicorns. I am really glad to get them back in the fold.

To quote IC, today was a good day.......

Shout-out to the cobbler who performed surgery on your loafers!

 

[Shawnc]

And I guess the slight loss of volume didn’t bother you?

Not yet but to be honest, I had thinner (not dressy thin) socks on. When I tore them, I had boot socks on. Generally, I would wear these with medium socks but today they were not at all snug. I truly did not notice a difference. But again, I don't want to spike the ball just yet. While I'm truly amazed at how they feel, I'll feel much better after a couple laps around the track.

Shout-out to the cobbler who performed surgery on your loafers!

IKR! And I simply could not believe the price.

 

[James1051]

Great makeup

An inspired design on these JJs, to be sure.

 

[serious_ed]

Those look fantastic! Some Alden Madison jumpers today.
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Nice shot (photo)! Love the eggplant color.

 

[ac106]

There is no "artificial scarcity" happening. Both Rolex and Alden facilities are producing their maximum output.

It must be wonderful to go though life this naive

 

[Watchman1]

Just received an email from Carmina saying any shade of Cordovan in any style…the supposed “scarcity” is selective…

 

[Vincent George]

Just received an email from Carmina saying any shade of Cordovan in any style…the supposed “scarcity” is selective…

…and they get it from Horween.