How Good Are the Alden Factory Seconds Black Shell Cordovan Boots?

Unboxing/ Review of Alden Black Shell Cordovan Boots
Sizing:
7.5 D in these boots (great fit)
7.5 D in Alden Barrie Last. (slightly tight)
8 in Viberg 2030 Service Boot (slightly loose)
8.5 D in Alden Hampton Last (great fit)

[@elyaquino2310]

Thanks for sharing. I've always wondered about Factory Second Aldens. They are beautiful

[@sc1]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tatamimats]

I like how much you know about all the details.

[@sc1]

It was a process over many years to find the right brand for me...

[@matthewsmith8249]

Ever since buying my first pair in ~2004, I' can't bring myself to own anything else. I have two bluchers (Color 8 and Black), and two of the Alden 986 Leisure Handsewn Loafers, same colors.

[@Clay_N]

Beautiful pick up, wear them well

[@sc1]

Thank you, I am!

[@victor8794]

interesting, we have the same sneaker size and brannock size. But I wear an 8 in the barrie and a 7.5 in viberg service boots, so I wonder what my trubalance size is?

[@sc1]

my Barrie is slightly tight, so I wear thin socks with it. maybe I could afford to go up a half size and wear thicker socks. my Viberg is comfortable. I could get away with a half size smaller but I think it would feel snug.

[@buzz934]

I still watched it to look at that Rolex bracelet :)

[@sc1]

Cool. I had on the ‘Tona and Dweller. Back to Rolex video next week…

[@Shellvedge]

Excellent! Enjoy!

[@sc1]

Thanks again!

[@drregmonster4371]

Is there a mark on the shoes to indicate they are seconds?

[@sc1]

I could not find any label or indication on the shoes that they are seconds. I did not see any scratches or imperfection on the leather. But it did not come with the usual Alden Green Shoe Box.

[@drregmonster4371]

@@sc1 Thanks for the response.