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

[slows2k]

snuff suede tankers are sublime

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Snuff handsewn boots, generally tankers and Indys, are AWESOME. I really wish though that someone made either up on 360 double leather. Seems an incredibly rare makeup on that sole.

 

[Vincent George]

That's nice of you - thank you!!!! This is just what I was looking for...I was not aware of Leffot - what a cool store! I read a story online that it is "a top shoe shop in NYC" - WOW, that's saying a lot...they did a special makeup for their 15-year anniversary - it was a Alden LHS loafer in color 8 with crepe soles and an antique edge - it looks like a triple sole to me...a very cool shoe...I've got the store bookmarked now...thanks again for pictures!!!! (this was the makeup they did last year https://leffot.com/products/alden-d2208-preorder )

Hey, Buddy.

Leffot is doing a preorder for the crepe LHS again....

Fifteen Penny Loafer – Color 8

<p>We first made this exclusive penny loafer in celebration of our 15th anniversary, and now we’re bringing it back. We’ve combined our favorite material, color 8 shell cordovan, with crepe soles and an antique edge. We’ve also tweaked the pattern to add a higher vamp and shallower toe box...

leffot.com

 

[WineAndShoes]

Maiden voyage for Ravello Straight Tip Boots. Thanks again to @JayDotz for selling these awesome boots to me!

 

[Ancestral Star]

How do you guys nourish your smooth tobacco chamois? Same as the reverse chamois e.g., with neatsfoot oil? Or would that leave really noticeable staining on the smoother surface?

 

[GGMac]

I think the plaza last was introduced by a german retailer. They are called möller & möller and nudged Alden to invent the last. At least they claim to.

I was under the impression Adam from AoC created/introduced the plaza last. I’m not the historian @mdubs @JSO1 or @sazon are so maybe they can add some color.

I do know plaza makeups were plentiful several years ago and makers have shifted back to the ”bulkier” lasts. Maybe due to demand coming out of COVID and a shift in workplace dress... though plaza, while sleek for Alden, isn’t exactly sleek by industry standards.

 

[ctmike]

Snuff in the waning winter sun. 99087 from Frans Boone, resoled by Wyatt and Dad.

 

[mdubs]

I was under the same impression that Adam at least had some influence over its formation. But I don’t have any other information on it than that!

-Mike

 

[sterlingindigo]

I was under the same impression that Adam at least had some influence over its formation. But I don’t have any other information on it than that!

-Mike

Speaking of Adam, I just want to say his service to the Alden Army should be highly commended. For a stand alone web presence he ushered in a new era and was honorable beyond words. The 26 make up, all the wonderful makeups I’ve enjoyed throughout the years are treasures. I think he may be still somewhat connected to B&M but I’ll always remember fondly Alden of Carmel. One of my all time favorite retailers.

 

[Texasmade]

Can someone fill me in on what happened to AoC? I remember they had a nice website with really cool makeups but then disappeared to B&M.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Can someone fill me in on what happened to AoC? I remember they had a nice website with really cool makeups but then disappeared to B&M.

Retirement?

 

[builder]

 

[froughtie]

I see your suede Indy and raise you a Chocolate Suede Indy

 

[sazon]

Retirement?

Yes, Adam retired from the shoe biz and moved on to some other business ventures. He is truly missed from the Alden scene!

 

[sazon]

I see your suede Indy and raise you a Chocolate Suede Indy

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These are smokin! Who did this make-up?

 

[froughtie]

These are smokin! Who did this make-up?

Thanks!

I honestly have no clue, I snagged them from Ebay in brand new condition a few months back. Some more pics