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[GooseG]



Hi folks. Anyone here have this boot from Tres Bien?
http://tres-bien.com/brand/alden/commando-boot-leather-black

I asked what last and width they were but apparently Alden don't give them that information?? They did say they thought it was Leydon last, E width.
The model number is 40554H and written inside is 3H26Y022 15 M3807C, if that means anything to anyone.

10D Trubalance is a good fit, with room for thick socks, 10D Barrie J Crew cap toe is slightly narrow.

So I'm thinking...10E on the Leydon?

Likely a 10.5D.

 

[ErikW]

I was lucky enough to score an Alden LWB in Ravello from Alden of SF this week that a forum member was returning...I might have a problem, picked up 2 pairs of Alden's in a week! This is my first pair of shell shoes.

I think the color is a bit lighter than they appear in the photo, but much darker than the old Ravello.

 

[BeSpiffington]



I was lucky enough to score an Alden LWB in Ravello from Alden of SF this week that a forum member was returning...I might have a problem, picked up 2 pairs of Alden's in a week! This is my first pair of shell shoes. I think the color is a bit lighter than they appear in the photo, but much darker than the old Ravello.

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Lucky indeed ErikW. You've got a very nice pair of shoes there. Wear them in the best of health.

 

[PhiPsi32]

I've been dark for a while. Even though I have a lot of catching up to do, thought I'd share this

Kudu Indy boots on Table Mountain

 

[BeSpiffington]



I've been dark for a while. Even though I have a lot of catching up to do, thought I'd share this

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Kudu Indy boots on Table Mountain

Fantastic view PP32. The boots are nice too. How do they work for hiking? Welcome back.

 

[Alcibiades]



I was lucky enough to score an Alden LWB in Ravello from Alden of SF this week that a forum member was returning...I might have a problem, picked up 2 pairs of Alden's in a week! This is my first pair of shell shoes. I think the color is a bit lighter than they appear in the photo, but much darker than the old Ravello.

This is, IMO, Alden's best looking longwing (followed by color 8 in both dark and antique edge, then whiskey, then cigar / black). Great purchase and wear in good health.

 

[Man with Apple]



I was lucky enough to score an Alden LWB in Ravello from Alden of SF this week that a forum member was returning...I might have a problem, picked up 2 pairs of Alden's in a week! This is my first pair of shell shoes. I think the color is a bit lighter than they appear in the photo, but much darker than the old Ravello.

Interesting color in those Ravello LWBs. They appear to have the slight olive tone that some cigar shell has.

 

[PhiPsi32]

Fantastic view PP32. The boots are nice too. How do they work for hiking? Welcome back.

Thank you, sir. Indys were very comfortable. I'm tempted to try them on a more difficult trail and see if the same is true. Commando sole is a plus.

 

[BeSpiffington]



Thank you, sir.  Indys were very comfortable. I'm tempted to try them on a more difficult trail and see if the same is true.  Commando sole is a plus.

Your welcome PhiPsi. I'm a big fan of the commando sole too.

 

[budapest12]



Interesting color in those Ravello LWBs. They appear to have the slight olive tone that some cigar shell has.

Look great but exactly like my cigars in that light. Nice score.

 

[mcarthur]



I like your argyles and tassels Uncle.

nephew,

thank you

 

[TheSizzle]

My 405s finally came, and the color is gorgeous. I definitely don't regret getting the 403s and 405s at the same time.

 

[mcarthur]



One of Alden's classiest shoes.

nephew,
I agree
the tassels model was originaality by alden's in 1947

 

[mcarthur]



I was lucky enough to score an Alden LWB in Ravello from Alden of SF this week that a forum member was returning...I might have a problem, picked up 2 pairs of Alden's in a week! This is my first pair of shell shoes. I think the color is a bit lighter than they appear in the photo, but much darker than the old Ravello.

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nephew, wear your gunboats only in good health

 

[London]

first pair of whiskey's