ALDEN

[apba1166]

If you lightly oil them on the inside with any number of the leather treatments and then wedge in a shoe tree for a few days you can perhaps stretch the top a bit, just enough, and your instep, if you can wear them a few hours at a time, will stretch them a bit more over time.

[seawolf]

Yeah, the sizing is on the bottom left there @sabergirl "7 C/E"  If I remember correctly, the "C" refers to the width of the heel, and the "E" refers to the width of the rest of the shoe. The "7" is the size (I'm guessing you already figured that out!).

Hope they work out for you. They're nice!

[khaki8]

Seawolf is correct…...knows his stuff

[sabergirl]

I found explanation of the sizing on the Alden SF web page. @seawolf is definitely right on point. The C is for a narrow heel, and the E is a medium rest of the shoe. I normally wear a men's 7.5 or 8, so I'm not sure if the last for this shoe runs big, or what. My toes definitely fit, it's the top of my foot that feels constricted. I'll have to find some shoe trees, give it a try.

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[louisbosco]

meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

[tigerpac]

That's a good looking tanker

[louisbosco]

thanks. i havent really worn them as much. probably only about less than 20 since i got them.

[Tone]

@louisbosco:

meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

Nice them!

[denimeric]

@louisbosco:

meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

Very nice looking, those tankers!

[louisbosco]

thanks guys. they're beautiful! if only i could get them in a cigar, whiskey or ravello color… that'd be my dream come true.

[seawolf]

I've been lusting over Cigar or Whiskey shoes forever. swoon

[louisbosco]

i've two full size horween whiskey shell. but currently unsure what to do for them besides small leather stuff. don't think alden take such custom orders.

[Tone]

Couple of pair just landed!

[arrow]

^^ nice pick up!  Like the natural welt on the CXL.

Recent delivery:  Leffot Cooney Boots (snuff suede)

[denimeric]

@Tone:

Couple of pair just landed!

Wow! nice!

[tigerpac]

Did somebody say Whiskey? 

Got these several months ago but never got around to posting (I don't think anyway, sorry if its a double!)  Here they are when they were new

[louisbosco]

oh my gosh. those are beautiful. where'd you get them from? how about pictures when they were not new?

[Anesthetist]

Fresh coat of Obenauf's Leather Oil.

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[tmg]

^ they look good! Is leather oil, Obenaufs or similar, the recommended treatment for Indy's? I've had mine for a couple of months and they're now looking in need of some care, but I was concerned that whatever I used would colour the stitching or sole edge.

[Guest]

Gents:
I Recently procured two pair of stock Alden cap-toes (style# 2160 and 972). Given that my place of work is on the casual side, I took them to my cobbler to customize and "dress them down." I had him strip the black edges for a more neutral edge, apply exposed brass eyelets, and apply a rubber half sole. Here are some pics:

2160 Before:

2160 After:

972 Before:

972 After: