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

[Markintosh]

I can’t take my eyes off of the pair from Brogue. Fortunately (I guess) Mack doesn’t have my size. Though I did scratch an itch with another pair from him that I should be taking delivery of sometime next week [sigh]. Downsizing due to impending retirement is simply not working out as planned………



Thanks so much for this. I’ve never been one to follow trends but I will admit that I am stumped by what seems to be a popular opinion regarding the wearability of blue suede shoes. I am interacting with the shop and I like the spec’s and will likely get on the preorder later today. The brass eyes make me a little nervous but I really would like some blue suede and would prefer a long wing.

I looked through their site as well - was there a picture of the make up? I dropped them a note I might be interested.

 

[Markintosh]

Wanna hear something crazy? This is exactly what I’m thinking about……..

I thought your preference was commando? Maybe that’s just in boots.

 

[Markintosh]

You guys must be tired of burning money in the fireplace for heat, haha. I'm not quite in a place where I can spring for a pair of $700 shoes and add another $200 on top for the sole to be replaced immediately. In the future, maybe, but not quite yet...

Shares of NVDA make it a little easier….

 

[Shawnc]

I looked through their site as well - was there a picture of the make up? I dropped them a note I might be interested.

Yessir………..

I thought your preference was commando? Maybe that’s just in boots.

You nailed it. Strong preference with boots. Shoes? Really depends on the make/style.

 

[als2775]

My favorite Alden style is the plain toe Blucher on the Barrie last and Double Leather soles. Perhaps it is a fools errand, but I have aspirations of collecting one or more "rare shell" versions of this style. I'd appreciate it if anyone can tell me when Alden SF last ran their Model 9900 - Ravello Plain Toe Blucher or Alden DC ran their Model 9905 - Whiskey Plain Toe Blucher?

I was able to get some 9905s at Alden SF back in early December.

 

[Markintosh]

Yessir………..



You nailed it. Strong preference with boots. Shoes? Really depends on the make/style.

I was looking at the Claymore Shop - thank you...I'm on the fence...I don't have blue suede LWB...

 

[Shawnc]

Apologies @Markintosh, misunderstood the ask. I could not find it on the Claymore Shop site either.

 

[Weldy]

379X Vtip “Kudu” Brogue x Shoemart

complete review on Reddit if anyone is interested https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwe..._app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1