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

[zippyh]

Screenshot from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

 

[audog]

Screenshot from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Straight lacing? In a video game?

 

[Vincent George]

How does the Barrie last compare to the Trubalance in terms of arch support/fit? I have a low volume foot (flat as well) and the Indy boot's speed hooks completely close together even with thicker socks (to give you an idea of the volume!

They feel great on my feet however and are the only shoe/boot I have found to provide support throughout the day but I am curious if the Barrie last has the same level of support/comfort. There are many more styles available in the Barrie.

I’m going to note something that @Shawnc and I were musing about recently: in my experience, I’ve felt a good deal of minor volume variation in Barrie boots (even across the same size)—but not so much in TruBalance. I’m not enamored by Barrie in the slightest—it’s just a popular last and some cool / rare makeups have made it hard for me to resist.

 

[barutanseijin]

I’m going to note something that @Shawnc and I were musing about recently: in my experience, I’ve felt a good deal of minor volume variation in Barrie boots (even across the same size)—but not so much in TruBalance. I’m not enamored by Barrie in the slightest—it’s just a popular last and some cool / rare makeups have made it hard for me to resist.

I’m flat footed with low volume feet and Barrie is great, certainly better than TB where i have to pick between the stays meeting with Ds or just a little less than ideal volume with Cs. (I only have a couple pairs of boots and none on Barrie.)

 

[Vincent George]

I’m flat footed with low volume feet and Barrie is great, certainly better than TB where i have to pick between the stays meeting with Ds or just a little less than ideal volume with Cs. (I only have a couple pairs of boots and none on Barrie.)

Does Aberdeen work for you?

 

[barutanseijin]

Does Aberdeen work for you?

Too much heel, too much room at the instep but also too narrow up front. I‘ve found loafers and split toe derbies from other makers & Alden that fit me well so i’m not too motivated to experiment further with Aberdeen.