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[ATLVol]

Not sure on the exact suede as they are second hand and were not in the original box. They are supposedly a make up from Alden of Carmel.

 

[ATLVol]

Not sure on the exact suede as they are second hand and were not in the original box. They are supposedly a make up from Alden of Carmel.

 

[OfficeLinebacke]

So I gave Hunt Club Clothiers in Cincinnati a call after hearing that their clearance sale extended to Aldens (in this thread). They confirmed this and confirmed that they can ship orders, but sadly my size was out of stock and it would be a 14 week wait.

Just figured I'd let everyone know. Sale extends through the end of the month.

14 weeks?

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Like other folks, I discovered Aldens after picking up some Indy Chromexl boots. Now I am in the market for some Color #8 cordovan shoes to go with a dark navy suit.

So far I have my eye on some commando sole offerings from AoC. I am looking at the commando sole versions because I live in the Sierra mountains and deal with 5+ months of snow per year.

So…. if you were to pick just one, LWB version
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Color_8_Long_Wing_320.htm

-or-

"regular" wing tip?
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Shell_Cordovan_Wing_Tip_215.htm

I had my eye on the AF80 (shortwing) a while back but wasn't sure about going with the commando sole. By the time I made up my mind, my size was gone. I regret not pulling the trigger for a wet weather shoe. I'd go with the short wingtip. (but that's partly bc I already have the LWB in color 8)

 

[jkiu]

Whiskey nst tankers today

 

[jimney]

14 weeks?

Yeah... I was told the same thing by another store as well. I needed 975s (Color 8 LWB) in size 7.5D, and there were none on hand in the store, nor at Alden. They are doing a run of them as we speak, I guess.

 

[wj4]



Truth hurts. Priorities, people!

You don't even need digital cameras, man...though I carry one at all times. Iphone 4 and 5 take great pictures with natural lighting.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Like other folks, I discovered Aldens after picking up some Indy Chromexl boots.  Now I am in the market for some Color #8 cordovan shoes to go with a dark navy suit.
 
So far I have my eye on some commando sole offerings from AoC.  I am looking at the commando sole versions because I live in the Sierra mountains and deal with 5+ months of snow per year.
 
So…. if you were to pick just one, LWB version 
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Color_8_Long_Wing_320.htm
 
-or-
 
"regular" wing tip?
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Shell_Cordovan_Wing_Tip_215.htm

Go with AF80 if your primary use is with a suit.

 

[sazon]



You don't even need digital cameras, man...though I carry one at all times. Iphone 4 and 5 take great pictures with natural lighting.

superb pic and awesome boots

 

[Roguls]



You don't even need digital cameras, man...though I carry one at all times. Iphone 4 and 5 take great pictures with natural lighting.

Yes, a camera from a device made after 2005....

 

[misterjuiceman]

Are all of the Alden 401 boots the same? I've seen some places call it black calf, and others call it black CXL. What is it?

 

[FrankCowperwood]



Great shoes, currently searching for this makeup. I'm likely way late, but where did you find them?

Is anyone aware of retailers stocking cigar NST, even in other last/sole combinations? TSM does not have my size (9D) in their Barrie offering.

Thank you, and any guidance is well appreciated.

I bought these at Alden DC this past summer.

Yes, a camera from a device made after 2005....

Taking better photos of my shoes is the only good reason I can think of currently for upgrading my iPhone.

 

[chipshot]



BNelson Shoes and owner Nick get quite alot of mention on this thread, and it is deserved. I have had some back and forth with him lately inquiring of Dainite and Commando soles.

So ...............

PSA:
For a leather to Dainite sole job, the cost, I am told, is:
"It's $155.00 to convert w/a single sole.
Add $30.00 for a double sole."

For a leather to "commando" sole job, the cost, I am told, is:
"Convert w/a single sole $155.00
With a mid-sole add $30.00"

And BNelson's commando version is found here:

http://www.keikari.com/blogi/wp-content/kuvat/2009/09/Kengät-Commando-Sole.jpg

Nick did not ask me to do this, but I figure it will save you, and him, some time on the phone/email.

Can I assume any Alden shoe with crepe or commando could easily be resoled to double leather or water lock double leather ?

 

[tmw]

Alden #8 Tankers Barrie last

 

[Michael Haines]



Are all of the Alden 401 boots the same? I've seen some places call it black calf, and others call it black CXL. What is it?

I have the 401 and its not CXLbut I actually prefer that it's not. I have CXL shoes and boot and love th but I also like that this particular pair is not