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These Alden longwings are consistently described as beautifully crafted, classic-looking shoes with excellent shell cordovan leather and strong quality that wears in well over time. Customers also note they’re very versatile, working with suits, business casual outfits, chinos, and denim, and they tend to draw compliments. For fit, most customers suggest sizing down about half a size from usual, and a few mention the Barrie last runs a bit large with a slightly wider feel. A short break-in period is often recommended, and many say the comfort and durability are worth the investment.
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TooManyShoes
Age: 45 to 54Body type: Straight and slenderHeight: 6'0"Size Purchased: 9Fits big
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December 22, 2021These are in my top 3 unquestionably, I have had these 5 years now. They are very comfortable. After a very short break in, they conform to your feet nicely. The Barrie last is very accommodating and fit a wide variety of feet. The Barrie last looks GREAT in a longwing. The materials and construction are fantastic. This is such thick shell cordovan, the thickest of any of my shoes. But it is quite supple so it conforms well. The sole is nice and thick and fits the Ivy League, old-school aesthetic quite well. It has pinking all over the shoe, the punch holes are clean and centered. It is is so versatile. You can wear it with a wide variety of outfits. From suits to denim, this shoe can do it all, a true workhouse in your stable. Notes: The color is more eggplanty than true Color #8 which is a dark burgandy. Alden does their own treatment and applies a thick lacquer (for lack of a better word) to it. Also, someone on here said to size down a Half size from the Trubalance last. Don't.
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Age: 35 to 44Body type: AthleticHeight: 5'9"Size Purchased: 8Fits true to size
Amazing Looks and Quality!
December 18, 2021This is my first pair of Shell Cordovan shoes from Alden and overall my 7th pair. This shoe is 100% worth the investment. Very little break in period. Comfortable out of the box. Goes with everything. Order a half size smaller than your regular size. The leather here is truly amazing. It does not crease; and the color is amazing so it allows you to wear with dark and light color dress pants or denim. Simply a very special item. Already have received tons of compliments whenever I wear them as people who know shoes can tell right away just how outstanding these shoes are. Make the investment!
Helpful?JCrewSaddleCreekFan
Age: 45 to 54Body type: AthleticHeight: 5'9"Size Purchased: 9Fits big
Alden longwing in shell cordovan
December 29, 2020Got these Alden longwings in both the Tobacco color (burnished tan) and in Color 8 shell cordovan, which is a dark burgundy with a purple tint that some people call eggplant. The shell cordovan is from Horween, a Chicago tannery that makes the finest shell cordovan in the USA. It’s on the Barrie last, so go down 1/2 a size from your Brannock size. Width also fits slightly wider than a normal medium width.
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