The Official Alden Thread for 2025 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

[Markintosh]

I have several saved searches in eBay that I look at each day. These are all for rare shell. I see a pair that came up tonight. Something that I’ve never seen before. They don’t fit me, but wanted to share with the group.

Alden 13750C Ravello Shell Cordovan Chukka Men's 9.5D | eBay

Alden of San Francisco 13750C Shell Cordovan Chukka. Rare Horween Ravello Shell Cordovan with Commando sole. -COLOUR: RAVELLO. -SHOE TREES ARE NOT INCLUDED.

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[JTMD]

I have a pair in #8 and have seen a pair in Whiskey when visiting California this past summer...but haven't seen chukkas in Ravello (that I'm aware of). Thanks for sharing

 

[Vincent George]

@Markintosh and @JTMD

The Shoe Mart also offered a Ravello Chukka Boot in June 2023…I’ve never seen the boot, but I did get the announcement email. Did anyone get in on that order?

 

[Shawnc]

I have several saved searches in eBay that I look at each day. These are all for rare shell. I see a pair that came up tonight. Something that I’ve never seen before. They don’t fit me, but wanted to share with the group.

Alden 13750C Ravello Shell Cordovan Chukka Men's 9.5D | eBay

Alden of San Francisco 13750C Shell Cordovan Chukka. Rare Horween Ravello Shell Cordovan with Commando sole. -COLOUR: RAVELLO. -SHOE TREES ARE NOT INCLUDED.

www.ebay.com

I have a pair in #8 and have seen a pair in Whiskey when visiting California this past summer...but haven't seen chukkas in Ravello (that I'm aware of). Thanks for sharing

This is @Thrift Couture. Really good dude and like me, a consistently inconsistent active poster. I’d reach out to him directly on this site if you’re interested as most SF’ers provide fellow SF’ers a non-eBay discount.

 

[Markintosh]

This is @Thrift Couture. Really good dude and like me, a consistently inconsistent active poster. I’d reach out to him directly on this site if you’re interested as most SF’ers provide fellow SF’ers a non-eBay discount.

That’s good to know thank you. I have a search for color 4 - there is a brand new pair of LHS in 11 D - I wear an 11 E is it crazy to think I could stretch that D into an E?

 

[Shawnc]

Man @Markintosh, that’s a conundrum. I would love a C4 LHS. Unfortunately the answer is yes, it would be crazy to think you can stretch a D to E. The search continues…….

 

[Markintosh]

Man @Markintosh, that’s a conundrum. I would love a C4 LHS. Unfortunately the answer is yes, it would be crazy to think you can stretch a D to E. The search continues…….

Did you see the pair that I’m talking about?

 

[Shawnc]

I didn’t but it wouldn’t show up in my search. About 3 sizes too large for me.

 

[Shawnc]

No Alden’s for me today and this may be the first time since I received my Ravello/C4 U-tips a couple weeks ago that I’ve had anything else on my feet. I love the look and fit (always touch-and-go w/Barrie) and have worn them hard. Here’s a pic after yesterday’s wear before wiping…….



Never thought I’d write this but I’m kind of diggin the brass.

 

[JSO1]

No Alden’s for me today and this may be the first time since I received my Ravello/C4 U-tips a couple weeks ago that I’ve had anything else on my feet. I love the look and fit (always touch-and-go w/Barrie) and have worn them hard. Here’s a pic after yesterday’s wear before wiping…….

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Never thought I’d write this but I’m kind of diggin the brass.

Interesting makeup. Whose?

 

[Shawnc]

Interesting makeup. Whose?

Thanks……I think. Yenni redid her U-tip C8 make in Ravello for her 10-year Anny. Initially, I actually preferred the C8 make but it has been sold out for a while. As soon as I opened the box, my preference changed.

 

[WineAndShoes]

No Alden’s for me today and this may be the first time since I received my Ravello/C4 U-tips a couple weeks ago that I’ve had anything else on my feet. I love the look and fit (always touch-and-go w/Barrie) and have worn them hard. Here’s a pic after yesterday’s wear before wiping…….

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Never thought I’d write this but I’m kind of diggin the brass.

That is a fantastic color of Ravello! Hopefully, we will see more of that in the future.

 

[Shawnc]

Thanks and agreed @WineAndShoes. They rotate between Ravello and C4 depending on the lighting. I am top-heavy with Ravello but these instantly moved to the top of my list.

 

[WineAndShoes]

I was browsing eBay, and I was astonished by these:

Alden Brown Leather Shoes Mens 9.5D Vibram Soles Casual Boat Made in USA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alden Brown Leather Shoes Mens 9.5D Vibram Soles Casual Boat Made in USA at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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The style is so different from anything that I would expect from Alden these days with the almost tennis-shoe-like piecing together of little scraps of leather and the chunky Vibram on a shoe. Although cannot find anything about this model on Google, the numbers on the inside sidewall, the footbed, and the imprint on the sole all seem consistent with a real Alden. The footbed is an older style, and from my memory of popular shoe styles, I am guessing 1990s. Personally, I am glad that Alden has moved on, but their ability to stretch away from their core styles continues to impress me.

EDIT: I am seeing that Leather Soul ran a somewhat similar design in 2010, but without the Vibram I think. Somehow, it seems more appealing in Hawaii... The Leather Soul design is also cleaner and more classic without the criss-crossing seams of the design on Ebay.

 

[Markintosh]

No Alden’s for me today and this may be the first time since I received my Ravello/C4 U-tips a couple weeks ago that I’ve had anything else on my feet. I love the look and fit (always touch-and-go w/Barrie) and have worn them hard. Here’s a pic after yesterday’s wear before wiping…….

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Never thought I’d write this but I’m kind of diggin the brass.

Nice uniform creasing...great looking boots, I think the brass goes so well with these...