thank you

hi guys,

just a sizing question please.  i am a uk 8 and from what i understand is that you translate that in us sizing then size down .5 for the trubalance last.  i always thought a uk 8 was a us 9, therefore i would need an 8.5 in the indy.  however, i have looked at quite a few size conversion charts and they all seem to say different things, so now i am doubting what to get.

can anyone shed any light on this for me please as i would rather not have to return any items due to incorrect sizing.

many thanks

since looking through this thread properly i was kind of put off with alden from reading giles' experience and their lack of customer care, but that blog really revs you up on to them!  some great pics and shoes.  the leathers look gorgeous.

i cant believe though how expensive the basic versions are from even a couple of years ago.

hi TT, thanks for you reply and your offer of help, most generous.

so far i am trying to take in all the possibilities that are open to me regarding the brand.  obviously i like the various versions of the indy, but i am also quite attracted to some of the newer chukka styles they are now producing.  oh, and some of the brogues!

do you have to pay to tax on things sent to a us post box?  i only ask as i have some friends who are in the military and here on us air bases, so maybe i could speak to them?  i hadnt thought about that before actually!!

hopefully i will get what i want sorted soon and then perhaps i will come back to you for some assistance then.

many thanks

hi guys,

i have been a long time lurker but this is my first post on here and i thought i would make it in the prestigious alden thread!

loving all the various discussions (and most importantly the pictures) so far but what i wanted to ask is this;  for all you guys who are from the uk or europe and own aldens, is there a preferred store or method for acquiring them?  eg, what is the cheapest and most reliable place to buy from?

do i order from the us and hope the tax man goes easy on me, or do i buy from the bureau and pay over the odds?  without tax a pair from blackbird saves me over £80.

sorry if this has been discussed before but any help anyone can offer will be great,

many thanks

percy