The Great Debate: Allen Edmonds vs Alden

[Champion of Capua]

My only pair of dress/casual boots, AE Odenwalds, made with black chromexcel leather. Man I wish my Navy boondockers felt like this! Soft yet firm. I’ve been waiting an eternity to resole them, but I live in AZ and don’t wear them much except when I travel to cooler climates. They will be getting new Dainite rubber soles when that day comes. Wonderful boot!

 

[Champion of Capua]

The Alden’s I purchased in SF last week.
Thought I’d take a pic before I thrash the soles. Wearing these around the house today for break in. The Alden cordavans I bought last week were on the stiff side, but nothing like these calf skins. It’s been awhile since I bought my last pair of AE’s, but I don’t remember them being this stiff.

 

[Jut]

OP, have ye any updates?

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[mozartman]

OP, have ye any updates?

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Good question. This thread is so long-lived even I now own a pair of Allen Edmonds. In fact, if I want to go to a convenient brick-and-mortar store and try on men's business shoes, they are really the only choice left at this point.

 

[musicman1951]

I purchased a pair of Indy boots about 6 years ago and they still look the same as they did after one month. I'd be hard pressed to give a progress report as well. Maybe in 15 years?

 

[omgmarclol]

i think i may have posted more updates to this thread than OP, ha.

 

[TheGrimWeeper]

I've got around 10 pairs of AEs and don't own or know anything about Aldens. So my very scientific study says that AE is the best . Gonna have to check out Aldens now though...

 

[1Vader]

Both are fantastic. AE is good, (more issues with QC than I'd like) but Alden is definitely a higher tier.

 

[Billy Love]

AE are nice if you are lucky to get a pair without QC issues. Alden’s are superior in every way, well worth the extra money.

 

[Billy Love]

 

[Billy Love]

Alden Indy boot in CXL. Fits like glove. I have the same boot in Cordovan and the CXL feels better I think.

 

[Basil]

Alden Indy boot in CXL. Fits like glove. I have the same boot in Cordovan and the CXL feels better I think.

Love my Indy boots as well. I’ve had them for about 6 years now and they are simply amazing. Super comfortable can wear them all day with no issues.