***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[McQ7]

PSA Epaulet just announced another run of the taunton boot. Very nice semi-brogue cognac Alpine grain commando sole on Barrie option for the more rugged gentleman.

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/alden-for-epaulet-taunton-captoe-boot-alpine-grain

Wow!! Those are some good looking boots! I'm glad I already have my cordovan cap toes (and that these don't appear to be in size 8 at the moment). I had seriously considered the C&J Islay before making my decision, but the US availability of these would put them over the top, for me.

 

[Don L]

#8 Monks

 

[Hill]

I'm experiencing some wear on the lining of a pair of my LWBs. I treat them right...cedar shoe trees, rest them at least a day between wears, etc. The last and size fit me perfectly, so there's no heel slippage. I'm growing concerned as I see the same thing developing inside some of my other more worn Aldens. Does anyone have any tips for how to prevent this from happening? Would a good cobbler be able to fix it or is the lining done once it goes?

 

[CEE88]



I'm experiencing some wear on the lining of a pair of my LWBs. I treat them right...cedar shoe trees, rest them at least a day between wears, etc. The last and size fit me perfectly, so there's no heel slippage. I'm growing concerned as I see the same thing developing inside some of my other more worn Aldens. Does anyone have any tips for how to prevent this from happening? Would a good cobbler be able to fix it or is the lining done once it goes?

Not sure there's a way to prevent that - looks like the natural way your foot moves inside that particular shoe. I wore my unlined 8 dovers sockless a couple of times recently and got a "hotspot" on the side of my heel area -- very similar to were this appears to be on your shoe (never noticed it with socks). Took them off before a blister actually formed. I'll probably get wear marks like this on my Barrie last shoes too.

 

[zippyh]



PSA Epaulet just announced another run of the taunton boot. Very nice semi-brogue cognac Alpine grain commando sole on Barrie option for the more rugged gentleman.

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/alden-for-epaulet-taunton-captoe-boot-alpine-grain

Every time I see that boot I think of this.

 

[CEE88]

Any Barrie size 10Ds out there in need of some suede?

The Bureau Belfast has this https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/1771/tan-suede-long-wing-blucher

on sale for £288.00 (Non-E.U. Price, which I believe comes out to less than US$320)

They also have the 8/antique edge LWB in several sizes (9.5 & 10D; 8, 9, 9.5 & 11E) https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/4011/color-8-cordovan-long-wing-blucher

 

[docalden2013]

Need to pick up my posting game. Wore my beater cigar PTBs from DC in the rain to pick up pho for my wife and kiddo, who are under the weather today.

Btw, JosABank had a 2 for $25 special this morning on shoe trees. Get em while they're hot.

 

[blue collar]

Hey Gents,

its been a while. Busy summer

a few from the phone


my best DV

whiskey and ravello

dirty cigars

 

[Burzan]

I think these are my fav pair of Aldens, though that opinion seems to change a lot lol. Outdoor and indoor lighting.

 

[mdubs]



Happy Wednesday:

Spoiler

In the Whiskey LWB.

Looking good in your LWB. LWBs are always a good choice.

Great choice today Don

Spoiler

You both wear your Tan Suede LHSes very well.

Here comes a BRAND NEW Alden boots for Old England store. In modified last.

Spoiler

Those are very nice.

#4 x tsm

Spoiler

Absolutely fantastic D! Love them CT Boots!

Cigar PTBs

Spoiler

Very nice Cigar PTBs Henry. They look very nice.

#8 Monks

Spoiler

Superb as always Don, looking great again today! -Mike

 

[chipshot]

Whiskey Wednesday ..

Call me crazy but I just ordered these in Black.

 

[Disco Volante]



  Wow!!  Those are some good looking boots!  I'm glad I already have my cordovan cap toes (and that these don't appear to be in size 8 at the moment).  I had seriously considered the C&J Islay before making my decision, but the US availability of these would put them over the top, for me.

I guess I got lucky with the US availability for the Islay. ;-)

Every time I see that boot I think of this.

Haha, I thought the exact same thing and almost posted a similar pic!

 

[TtownMD]

Lol

 

[chipshot]

When ordering from The Bureau does one expect to get hit with taxes upon delivery? Thanks guys..

 

[TtownMD]



When ordering from The Bureau does one expect to get hit with taxes upon delivery? Thanks guys..

What delivery method are you going to be using?