The Official Alden Thread for 2024 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[Markintosh]

I took a picture this AM in early morning light, comparing my alpine brown rare calf (LOL) to a picture posted recently of Ravello LHS that I really liked...I think they are very close. (Ravello shell on the right)....

 

[Vincent George]

I took a picture this AM in early morning light, comparing my alpine brown rare calf (LOL) to a picture posted recently of Ravello LHS that I really liked...I think they are very close. (Ravello shell on the right)....

Can we squeeze you into D width or stretch these out?

EUC Alden 6754 LHS Ravello Shell Cordovan 11D | eBay

For sale is a pair of a Alden 6754 LHS loafers in Ravello shell cordovan size 11D. These are in very gently worn condition, very little wear. There are is a scratch on the outside of the left shoe (shown in the images).

www.ebay.com

 

[Shawnc]

Even though I live in California, I'm a huge lifelong Knicks fan..I buy the NBA package each year and have suffered with the team - so I love the JB reference. When I was a kid, I saw several pictures of Walt Frazier and fell in love with his clothes and the way he uses color and various types of material. I could never pull off the suits he wears, I'm just not cool enough, but he's someone I've always admired for his presence on/off the court.

Then you certainly don’t need me to remind you of one of the two greatest individual performances of all time, Clyde in the May, 1970 game 7 final against the Lakers. Willis gets all the attention because he played on one leg for 5 minutes but a guard, in 1970, scoring 36, dropping 9 dimes and grabbing 5 steals. Man, I can restate those stats like it was yesterday…………

 

[Markintosh]

Can we squeeze you into D width or stretch these out?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3873717656...gVnPYxRyIE8fxcwJlUtxHuWA==|tkp:Bk9SR7DI96jpZA

For me, the perfect fit is a 10.5 EEE Barrie, so I squeeze into Van 11 E - these wouldn’t work. They would just be too tight, but I sure appreciate you bringing that to my attention. I have a saved search in eBay for Alden Ravello, and for some reason these didn’t show up. I’m gonna have to go and look and see why my search didn’t work. I look at it just about every day.

 

[Markintosh]

Then you certainly don’t need me to remind you of one of the two greatest individual performances of all time, Clyde in the May, 1970 game 7 final against the Lakers. Willis gets all the attention because he played on one leg for 5 minutes but a guard, in 1970, scoring 36, dropping 9 dimes and grabbing 5 steals. Man, I can restate those stats like it was yesterday…………

Him and Mike Breen have talked about that game over and over for many years - I’m pretty excited about the team right now and optimistic. Hopefully this new shuffled lineup gets us to at least the ECF.

 

[coolarrow]

This is my rain, inclement weather Alden #8 shell: Basically a straight tip in a short boot with exposed eyelets and commando sole. Never gets water spots. Suns out here, but it got rainy when I went home.

 

[CLH03]

Probably my most-worn pair. The calfskin has broken in and is buttery at this point, but probably time for a resole sometime soon....

 

[Hisheirness23]

I took a picture this AM in early morning light, comparing my alpine brown rare calf (LOL) to a picture posted recently of Ravello LHS that I really liked...I think they are very close. (Ravello shell on the right)....

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I would classify Ravello as a medium brown that has rich caramel tones to it. Not as much red in it like Color 4, but I would say the photo is representative of the recent Ravello make-ups being produced. I may have a lead for you if you're looking for Ravello LHS. Send me a DM!

 

[serbarristan]

Ever have lace paralysis? These have sat unworn too long after trying a few options. Then realized the shade is similar to my tan Conistons and here we are.

Sir Walter Borge from @Misterg12

 

[zippyh]

#8 yesterday for Seattle power outage day 1

 

[Bavo]

I will add to the ravello discussion some pics of my new LHS’ maiden voyage with indoor light. Shell looks so different in natural vs indoor, bright vs dim light, etc.

 

[SailingIvy]

Has anyone here experience with darkening the color8 into a more eggplant color? I had some good success with the wax from Alden, but I guess after doing two light coatings and not wearing the shoe every single day or even every two days I do not want to overfeed it. Any suggestions (even tho most of you enjoy the fading and bordeaux tone of color8...)? Thanks!

 

[JTMD]

Had to try out the commando soles in the snow and slush. 😁

 

[SLCRich]

Hello my fellow Alden lovers. It's been too long for me. I wasn't expecting to purchase anything however Christmas came early and here I am...

 

[tuna roll]

Has anyone here experience with darkening the color8 into a more eggplant color? I had some good success with the wax from Alden, but I guess after doing two light coatings and not wearing the shoe every single day or even every two days I do not want to overfeed it. Any suggestions (even tho most of you enjoy the fading and bordeaux tone of color8...)? Thanks!

I’ve seen videos on Instagram of Japanese polishers using black cream to darken C8 shell.