ALDEN

[Dexter_]

Sizing advice is…. tough... best bet is to just jump in and get one and go from there. Every person's foot is different and there's a million things that will affect the fit: how tight you tie your laces, socks, etc etc. I'd suggest you go with a stockist that can work with you to determine the closest match for your size and will accept a return in case it still doesn't work out. Since you are in Germany, that might be harder but I think most of the online stockists ship internationally.

[Finn666]

Thanks for the advice mate but no Alden stockists here in town…need to just go for it to find out the perfect size!
It's like when choosing a new pair of denim

[glennonggara]

Hey guys, i have a few newbie questions here..:

Firstly..where can you get alden shoes online since there's no stockists here in Perth..

And second, how is the quality on these shoes? (pretty good from what i'm reading) and do they last long?

Im really interested in buying a suede chukka boot but does suede last long? and are they hard to maintain?

I drive a lot so which model do you think is best for me? I want good durability and comfy for both walking and driving (I'm gonna wear this daily)

Thanks guys!

[Beatle]

for regular items - try theshoemart - they don´t have the best customer service but a realtively big stock …

the chukka is a great choice for driving and walking , but I would rather put my money down for a pair of Indy´s

best service - www.leathersoulhawaii.com - talk to Tom …

[Beatle]

http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?&vendor=ald&category=mxs&browse_vendor=1&start=0&results_per_page=96

[glennonggara]

hi beats

Thanks for the infos!

Do you recommend getting suede? Aren't indys too restrictive to drive with?

[glennonggara]

These are the ones im interested in..:

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_unlined_chukka_boot_flex_welt_suede_snuff_suede/pvc-ald-mxs-1493_ald_m_unlined_chukka_boot_flex_welt_suede.html

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_indy_oxford_natural_chrome_excel/pvc-ald-mxs-40022_ald_m_indy_oxford.html

but what's the difference of the indy oxford and this one? : http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_nst_tie_with_pre-stitch_natural_chrome_excel/pvc-ald-mxs-24231_ald_m_nst_tie_with_pre-stitch.html

[glennonggara]

Sorry for the loads of question guys but..

How do you take care of leather shoes? Just oil them like the leather patches on our jeans? (i use horse oil the one available on the website)

[Seul]

Get your hands dirty (literally) and apply this to your boots:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=173

[Beatle]

the extra toe cap stitching is different, plus eyeletts and sole construction

the unlined clicks due to thin sole when walking.

I wear the Indys when driving, no problem..and better for walking..if u want real comfy - crepe sole

http://www.contextclothing.com/item.php?id=1524

they are great for fall and colder days as well..

[glennonggara]

I already ordered some obenauf LP Seul

Beats, are your indys the indy oxford like the one in the link I gave to you or is it a different one?

[glennonggara]

I think I made up my mind between these two..what do you think guys?

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_indy_oxford_natural_chrome_excel/pvc-ald-mxs-40022_ald_m_indy_oxford.html

or

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_nst_tie_with_pre-stitch_natural_chrome_excel/pvc-ald-mxs-24231_ald_m_nst_tie_with_pre-stitch.html

These kinda look sweet too..is this brand good?:

http://www.theshoemart.com/sperry_top-sider-mens_authentic_original_2-eye_sahara/p-mxsc-0197640_spe_m_authentic_original_2-eye.html

Thanks for the help so far guys..much appreciated

[Beatle]

def. go for the first one

[Giles]

Dont bother with the Sperry's get a pair of Oak Street Bootmaker boat shoes….

[jimmy]

@Giles:

Dont bother with the Sperry's get a pair of Oak Street Bootmaker boat shoes….

Unless you're actually wanting to use it on a boat. Sperry's patent siping soles have no equal for grip on wet surface.

[Lucifer]

@glennonggara:

Hey guys, i have a few newbie questions here..:

Firstly..where can you get alden shoes online since there's no stockists here in Perth..

And second, how is the quality on these shoes? (pretty good from what i'm reading) and do they last long?

Im really interested in buying a suede chukka boot but does suede last long? and are they hard to maintain?

I drive a lot so which model do you think is best for me? I want good durability and comfy for both walking and driving (I'm gonna wear this daily)

Thanks guys!

I have a pair of Alden Indys and can't recommend these enough. Comfortable, sturdy, beautiful and well.. everything you need in an everyday shoe.

[glennonggara]

Should i get the boot or the oxford? Which is more comfy? What about for driving?

[Lucifer]

I have the boots, and I don't feel that they are restrictive for driving or any other activity, the heel/Achilles swoop make them sit quite tight and with a complete lack of heel-slippage.

[glennonggara]

umm guys..theshoemart.com currently can't ship Alden shoes internationally..

[Lucifer]

unionmadegoods can. They sent mine to Norway.