Alden

[jbreitenbucher]

Mar 1, 2016 21:35:58 GMT -6 devastitis said:

Mar 1, 2016 20:33:22 GMT -6 jbreitenbucher said:

I picked up some red/maroon and they have some really long lengths.

Is that 59" or 71"?

54" skipping the top eyelet. I should have gone with 59" and if I wanted to wrap around the ankle then probably something in the mid 60s.

[devastitis]

ePaulet just dropped Natty CXL bluchers.

[exophobe]

Mar 9, 2016 0:36:56 GMT -6 devastitis said:

ePaulet just dropped Natty CXL bluchers.

And you'll find the bluchers here: epauletnewyork.com/collections/alden/products/natural-chromexcel-olmsted-blucher

The brogues are pretty, too.

[devastitis]

Context Clothing just dropped the Alden Snuff Suede Roy Boots.  If I didn't already have the Alden Tan Suedes, I'd get them.

[mkeview]

I love these. Hard to resist.

[bentin]

I hate those. Easy to resist. Moc toe or bust for Alden boots. And shiny side out, please.

It looks like a Clark high top for 5x the money.

[stinky]

Mar 18, 2016 9:05:55 GMT -6 bentin said:

I hate those. Easy to resist. Moc toe or bust for Alden boots. And shiny side out, please.

It looks like a Clark high top for 5x the money.

I think your most endearing qualities are your open-mindedness and your willingness to try new things/deviate from the norm.

[MiddleAge]

I have my share of suede boots/shoes, but I end up selling all of them, except one pair. I like them when I were holding them but could not fit into the rotation. I also had a hard time keep them clean.

[northcoast]

Mar 18, 2016 9:05:55 GMT -6 bentin said:

I hate those. Easy to resist. Moc toe or bust for Alden boots. And shiny side out, please.

It looks like a Clark high top for 5x the money.

Moc does seem to be their signature look.

agree on value proposition

[northcoast]

Mar 18, 2016 9:13:01 GMT -6 MiddleAge said:

I have my share of suede boots/shoes, but I end up selling all of them, except one pair. I like them when I were holding them but could not fit into the rotation. I also had a hard time keep them clean.

I will not buy any suede.  Even if I dont wear them in the snow and the slush dirt still catches up to them and they look like hell.

I have come around to roughout though.  I'm going to own a pair of those someday but that's a whole different animal and would not want a pair of Aldens in roughout.

[MiddleAge]

Mar 18, 2016 9:18:07 GMT -6 northcoast said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:13:01 GMT -6 MiddleAge said:

I have my share of suede boots/shoes, but I end up selling all of them, except one pair. I like them when I were holding them but could not fit into the rotation. I also had a hard time keep them clean.

I will not buy any suede.  Even if I dont wear them in the snow and the slush dirt still catches up to them and they look like hell.

I have come around to roughout though.  I'm going to own a pair of those someday but that's a whole different animal and would not want a pair of Aldens in roughout.

Yeah, I don't have a pair of either but I think roughout or waxed flesh is better. 

[devastitis]

Each their own but suede is so underrated and underappreciated.

SuitSupply Dark Brown Double Monks

Alden Tan Suede Boots

And I own the only pair of Indys that I like.  I absolutely hate the Indys in Color #8 shell that I see so often.

[bentin]

Mar 18, 2016 9:13:01 GMT -6 stinky said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:05:55 GMT -6 bentin said:

I hate those. Easy to resist. Moc toe or bust for Alden boots. And shiny side out, please.

It looks like a Clark high top for 5x the money.

I think your most endearing qualities are your open-mindedness and your willingness to try new things/deviate from the norm.

Hey, I am seriously debating the Ciano orange pants, for the very reason of working outside my comfort zone. I just worry that someone will think I'm a UT, OSU or Tennessee fan.

[bentin]

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:44 GMT -6 devastitis said:

Each their own but suede is so underrated and underappreciated.

SuitSupply Dark Brown Double Monks

Alden Tan Suede Boots

And I own the only pair of Indys that I like.  I absolutely hate the Indys in Color #8 shell that I see so often.

I agree with northcoast. Suede sucks. Roughout is good. Why would you want half the material? The fact that Alden uses suede tarnishes their image with me a little bit.

[northcoast]

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:51 GMT -6 bentin said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:13:01 GMT -6 stinky said:

I think your most endearing qualities are your open-mindedness and your willingness to try new things/deviate from the norm.

Hey, I am seriously debating the Ciano orange pants, for the very reason of working outside my comfort zone. I just worry that someone will think I'm a UT, OSU or Tennessee fan.

This is clearly a false flag operation!

[devastitis]

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:51 GMT -6 bentin said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:13:01 GMT -6 stinky said:

I think your most endearing qualities are your open-mindedness and your willingness to try new things/deviate from the norm.

Hey, I am seriously debating the Ciano orange pants, for the very reason of working outside my comfort zone. I just worry that someone will think I'm a UT, OSU or Tennessee fan.

Or a bandwagon Broncos fan.

[bentin]

Mar 18, 2016 9:28:49 GMT -6 northcoast said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:51 GMT -6 bentin said:

Hey, I am seriously debating the Ciano orange pants, for the very reason of working outside my comfort zone. I just worry that someone will think I'm a UT, OSU or Tennessee fan.

This is clearly a false flag operation!

Haha. My dad dresses like he's trying to be seen from the ISS. He has orange Clarks and fire engine red pants that he wears together. I suppose I should get some red suede Aldens and flip the look.

[northcoast]

Mar 18, 2016 9:30:47 GMT -6 bentin said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:28:49 GMT -6 northcoast said:

This is clearly a false flag operation!

Haha. My dad dresses like he's trying to be seen from the ISS. He has orange Clarks and fire engine red pants that he wears together. I suppose I should get some red suede Aldens and flip the look.

Do it.

That would make a wonderful family photo.

Hell, you should turn him onto CF so he can pick up the red ones for himself. 

Fathers day present?

[stinky]

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:51 GMT -6 bentin said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:13:01 GMT -6 stinky said:

I think your most endearing qualities are your open-mindedness and your willingness to try new things/deviate from the norm.

Hey, I am seriously debating the Ciano orange pants, for the very reason of working outside my comfort zone. I just worry that someone will think I'm a UT, OSU or Tennessee fan.

OSU.  *gag*

[devastitis]

Context also dropped this natural shell cordovan bag, which look amazing.  And no, that is not a typo on the price.

[northcoast]

Mar 18, 2016 9:50:18 GMT -6 stinky said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:51 GMT -6 bentin said:

Hey, I am seriously debating the Ciano orange pants, for the very reason of working outside my comfort zone. I just worry that someone will think I'm a UT, OSU or Tennessee fan.

OSU.  *gag*

Here, let me show you our NC trophies and bio's on our most recent recruiting class.  Lets turn that gag into a good old upchuck!

[bentin]

Mar 18, 2016 11:34:09 GMT -6 devastitis said:

Context also dropped this natural shell cordovan bag, which look amazing.  And no, that is not a typo on the price.

I assume they don't plan on selling a lot of those. Makes a Clegg look down right reasonable.

[exophobe]

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:44 GMT -6 devastitis said:

Each their own but suede is so underrated and underappreciated.

SuitSupply Dark Brown Double Monks

Alden Tan Suede Boots

And I own the only pair of Indys that I like.  I absolutely hate the Indys in Color #8 shell that I see so often.

I tend to like the look of them, but i don't think much of suede as by definition it's a split and never full grain, which means it's never the strongest part of the hide. When it comes to work boot styles (and the fact that I beat them up) I much prefer full grain leather. When it comes down to it, though, I tend to avoid them for longevity and their maintenance needs. As an occasional shoe or something that doesn't face a lot of abrasion they're not a bad, though.

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Mar 18, 2016 9:27:33 GMT -6 bentin said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:26:44 GMT -6 devastitis said:

Each their own but suede is so underrated and underappreciated.

SuitSupply Dark Brown Double Monks

Alden Tan Suede Boots

And I own the only pair of Indys that I like.  I absolutely hate the Indys in Color #8 shell that I see so often.

I agree with northcoast. Suede sucks. Roughout is good. Why would you want half the material? The fact that Alden uses suede tarnishes their image with me a little bit.

Suede makes for great shoes/boots and looks best beat up. Leather doesn't need to be thick to be good. Think kid leather etc.

[devastitis]

Mar 18, 2016 9:02:39 GMT -6 mkeview said:

I love these. Hard to resist.

An overshot.