ALDEN

[Chris]

Yeah, I remember reading somewhere that the lighter shades, like whiskey and ravello, are really rare because every little imperfection and variation in the hide will show.  Darker colors conceal minor flaws better, so you see black and dark browns (and Number 8, which I suppose isn't really brown) far more regularly.

I thought I saw an attempt over on StyleForum to get a Tricker's group buy going for boots made out of a navy cordovan that almost looked purple in certain light.  IIRC, they were supposed to have red lining leather and a red Dainite sole, which would have made an amazing looking boot.  Navy is definitely what I'd call exotic.

[tigerpac]

^Yeah I've heard the same on the lighter colors.

And there's just something that feels right about navy Tricker's

[arrow]

Don't be dismayed however with the Color 8 option.  Personally, it's my preferred shell color when compared to Ravello and Cigar.  It will take on this beautiful patina after a year of wearing depending on the owner's use.  I've traded some of my ravello/cigar boots for the Color 8.

Don't even get me started about Black shell.  It is very underrated and doesn't get the spotlight it deserves.  Maybe folks prefer to keep it this way

[tigerpac]

Color 8 is insane.  The depth and how it changes to the light… great stuff.

It's my favorite shell color that I own (also have black AE dress shoes, and yes black shell is underrated as people basically hate it) But looking to add some variety to the mix with something lighter.  That said I wouldn't be suprised if I ended up still liking color 8 the best after its all said and done.

[tigerpac]

Aldens weathered the salty walk today much better than my work trousers…

wiped em' clean when I got into the office and they were ready to go.

[Seul]

Mmm they look nice 

[Finn666]

starting to love them…

[derivative666]

^cant go wrong with Alden Bluchers or Longwings

[tigerpac]

^^Starting to show that great character that is vintage plaintoe shell

[denimeric]

@louisbosco:

the color like that you mean? all you need iphone and good sunlight!

The look of this leather is just amazing,wow!

[Guest]

Just took delivery of these Alden Shell #8 x Pebble Grain Saddles from Leffot. Here are two piccies:

They reminded me a bit of these vintage Alden's:
http://www.classicshoesformen.com/shoes/alden-shell-cordovan-saddle-oxford-special-order-circa-197043-435c

[seawolf]

Gorgeous.

[tigerpac]

Old school win there blaster!

[louisbosco]

Leffot color 8 alden tankers just came in. Photos up soon!

[louisbosco]

Leffot x Alden tanker boot.

side by side with my j gilbert indy. both #8 cordovan

[Finn666]

got yourself some beauties there louis! well done…

[leeroy]

I put a pre order for cigar indy's at leffot 2 years ago and still no word those color 8's are very nice

[tigerpac]

Crazy how each batch of shells comes out a different shade.  Beautiful stuff.  I'm still waiting on some whiskeys so I have a light pair to mix in with the no 8s

[louisbosco]

whiskey. oh those i could only wish…. so hard to get em.

[summ3rhays]

New laces on my Indy's. I'm digging the contrast of the blue.