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[archangle13]

I'm looking at a pair of used Aldens. There are markings inside - [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8c22 026 6 684[/FONT]

Can anyone tell me what they mean, and if you can identify the last?

 

[Virchow]

Anyone selling a #8 Wingtip boot right now? Either in stock or for pre-order? I need a 7.5D or 8D dependent on last.

Thanks!

Try Alden NY - http://www.aldenmadisonny.com/SHELL3.html

 

[MrDV]



I'm looking at a pair of used Aldens. There are markings inside -   8c22  026   6    684

Can anyone tell me what they mean, and if you can identify the last?

Aberdeen last. 8c might indicate a narrow size 8. Good luck.

 

[sazon]



Anyone selling a #8 Wingtip boot right now? Either in stock or for pre-order? I need a 7.5D or 8D dependent on last.

Thanks!

J Gilbert is awaiting a confirmation from Alden for production of a plaza last WT boot in #8.

 

[mediahound]

I'm looking at a pair of used Aldens. There are markings inside - [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8c22 026 6 684[/FONT]

Can anyone tell me what they mean, and if you can identify the last?

Aberdeen last. 8c might indicate a narrow size 8. Good luck.

These?:

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me..._ald_m_full_strap_slip-on_shell_cordovan.html

 

[tifosi]

I'm looking at a pair of used Aldens. There are markings inside - 8c22 026 6 684

Can anyone tell me what they mean, and if you can identify the last?

Aberdeen last. 8c might indicate a narrow size 8. Good luck.

Can I ask which of those numbers identifies the last?

 

[MrDV]

bit of whiskey

 

[sazon]



bit of whiskey

superb!

 

[jkater1]



Can I ask which of those numbers identifies the last?

None of them, the 684 at the end identifies the model number which is the shell full strap loafers on the aberdeen last.

 

[mediahound]

Can I ask which of those numbers identifies the last?

I don't think any number identify the last. The 684 is the model number of the shoe. Once you have that, you can know the last.

 

[ClambakeSkate]



Try Alden NY - http://www.aldenmadisonny.com/SHELL3.html

J Gilbert is awaiting a confirmation from Alden for production of a plaza last WT boot in #8.

Thanks! Sazon, do you know if the J Gilbert make-up will come with a commando sole? I know Plaza is generally sleeker than Barrie, and I've seen Plaza boots made without the commando sole and with all eyelets instead of speedhooks. Do you have a link to images or info? Thanks again.

 

[jmemt]

Occasionally after I wear my Indys or my Grant Cap toe, my knees really ache. Anyone else run into this problem? Solutions? I feel pretty confident I have the correct sizes.

 

[Ahab]



The real difference in the modified is a significantly narrower waist to the shoe, with much more arch support. It's definitely a different fit from Barrie/TB in that regard. Otherwise, I wear the same size for all three lasts. Good toe room in the Modified. Comfortable.

This is for me as well. I wear the same size in all three lasts. The toe box on the modified looks larger than the other two. The modified has a higher arch and I had some soreness on my right arch afer wearing for the first full day. In #8 I think modified can come close to looking like clown shoes.

 

[Ahab]



Anyone selling a #8 Wingtip boot right now? Either in stock or for pre-order? I need a 7.5D or 8D dependent on last.

Thanks!

This is an Alden of Carmel standard:

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Color_8_Wing_Tip_Boot_222.htm

 

[Ahab]



Occasionally after I wear my Indys or my Grant Cap toe, my knees really ache.  Anyone else run into this problem?  Solutions?  I feel pretty confident I have the correct sizes. 

I have never had this problem but I would be concerned if I did. Do they both have the same sole? If they are both double leather than maybe they are too hard? Do you notice any Overpronation or Underpronation?