Alden x Brick + Mortar Brigadier Boot

Horween Brown Chromexcel
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Worn 5 months
Open Thunderdome 2025-2026
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Vintage Alden

I’d been wanting this Alden makeup for a while, and after waiting about 10 months for it to come back in stock, my pair arrived just before the Thunderdome late entry. I’ve worn them almost daily since then. As with almost every Alden boot I’ve had, this pair was instantly comfortable and required virtually no break-in. Also, like many Alden pairs I’ve had, the CXL was a little inconsistent: pristine in some areas and a little unsightly in others, not to mention a slightly different shade between the two boots! It was an exercise in acceptance, and after a period of time I stopped worrying about it. These boots feel like socks at this point and yet also feel like they will last for many years to come. Overall, I’m very pleased.
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Specs

Maker

Alden Shoe Company

Model

x Brick + Mortar Brigadier Boot

Leather

Horween Brown Chromexcel

Last

Trubalance Last

US Men's Brannock: 11.5C HTB/10.5 HTT

Trubalance Last: 11.5D

Sole

Commando SoleMade for Alden

Purchased from

Brick + Mortar Seattle

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