Vintage Alden

Worn for virtually everything.

Typical CXL stuff going on with this pair.

I sized these closer to TTS and it was perfect. In my experience, Alden flat welt modes fit a little more snug than other Alden welt types (🤷‍♂️).

Typical Alden. Outstanding but not perfect. I know what to expect and am satisfied.

People dog on the Alden commando sole but I like it and find it very versatile for any situation.

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.