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July 11, 2009

Alden Shoes – The American Saddle Shoe

Posted by LS

After the success of our previous two tone shell cordovan saddle shoe, we decided to offer it again with a slight vintage twist. This time, our Leather Soul exclusive Alden saddle shoes have metal eyelets and flat waxed laces. A minor detail change that makes a huge positive difference in our opinion.

SOLD OUT!

32 Responses to Alden Shoes – The American Saddle Shoe

Simon Quint on July 12, 2009 at 4:59 am

Wow, Tom, these are some beauties.
What do you think about the width of these shoes ? I normally wear 10,5E; like in my Chukkas, or in some Alden Shell Longwings which are also on the barrie last. Do you think the 10,5 D could fit or would u say the 11 D is probably the better choice? (or maybe none of them fit ? ;(

Thanks in Advance !

Kind Regards

Simon

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Tom on July 12, 2009 at 6:32 pm

Simon,

Thank you for the comment. If you are wearing an E width on your chukkas and longwings, you would definitely be an E in these too. You could try a 11D but they probably won’t be an ideal fit.

To be notified of upcoming preorder opportunities, please join our preorder mailing list by sending an email to preorder@leathersoulhawaii.com. That way you can order our shoes in an E width fitting.

Aloha,

Tom

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Joseph Geylin on July 14, 2009 at 8:24 am

Tom,

Those look great. A quick question, is the secondary color black or navy. I assume that they are black shell cordovan, but just wanted to check/

Joe

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- Tom on July 14, 2009 at 9:56 am
  
  Joe,
  
  Thanks for the comment. They are indeed black shell.
  
  Aloha,
  
  Tom
  
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Ike Zach on July 16, 2009 at 2:42 pm

Wow, these shoes are exactly the same one as my first Alder shoes I owned 22 years ago. One different, mine were in one tone #8.

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Tom on July 16, 2009 at 6:44 pm

Ike,

If you still have them send me a pic!

Aloha,

Tom

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Casey on August 5, 2009 at 8:13 pm

Hi Tom,

I know this is probably a dumb question but in your opinion can these be worn with a suit? I’m looking for a versatile shoe that can be dressed
up or down. I had a pair of saddle shoes years ago that I loved and these remind me a lot of them but I really need something that will work with suits and casual attire.

That being said, my question is pointless if you don’t have size 10 1/2D in stock.

Thanks,
Casey

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- Tom on August 6, 2009 at 9:40 am
  
  Casey,
  
  Thank you very much for the comment. Honestly, I think it could be worn with a suit. Traditional train of thought would be no, but if done right I think it would look quite nice.
  
  Unfortunately however, I am sold out of your size!
  
  Aloha,
  
  Tom
  
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Chris on September 14, 2009 at 1:55 am

Hi Tom, do you have this in 8d?

Thanks, Chris

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- Tom on September 14, 2009 at 11:26 am
  
  Hi Chris,
  
  I’m sorry, we are sold out of size 8D.
  
  Aloha,
  
  Tom
  
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Paul on September 28, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Hello,
Do you have these in a 9.5D? Thanks.

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Tom on September 28, 2009 at 2:02 pm

Paul,

Sorry, we are sold out of 9.5D at the moment.

Aloha,

Tom

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david thoke on March 12, 2010 at 8:26 pm

when will you get another supply of this shoe? 11.5D or maybe 12D

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- Tom on March 12, 2010 at 9:38 pm
  
  David,
  
  It will probably on the next preorder so it would be about 6 months before we see it again.
  
  Aloha,
  
  Tom
  
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Eric on March 14, 2010 at 11:08 pm

Hello,
I’m sure you are sold out of these shoes, but I was wondering if/when you will be accepting pre-orders for these shoes?
Thanks!

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- Tom on March 14, 2010 at 11:31 pm
  
  Eric,
  
  Not quite sure when we will offer them again, but I may add them to the next preorder so please check back to our website again soon.
  
  Aloha,
  
  Tom
  
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Lenny on April 22, 2010 at 9:28 am

I’m interested in a pair also, 11 D. Please email when available.

Len

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Steven Shapiro on June 22, 2010 at 1:52 am

Hi Tom–

I take a 10.5 D in LHS and same in 974 Tremont last. What size in this saddle and when will you be ordering it?

Thanks!
Steven

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- Tom on June 22, 2010 at 8:45 am
  
  Steven,
  
  You would also be a 10.5D in these. Sorry to say not sure when we will be reordering these. I appreciate your interest and will take it into account when I place orders.
  
  Aloha!
  
  Tom
  
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Scott on July 2, 2010 at 4:26 am

Hi Tom:

Here’s a vote for placing another order for these *amazing* saddle shoes! I wear a 10D Hampton & Aberdeen; 9.5D Barrie – any suggestions as to what I might wear in these?

Thanks,
Scott

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Tom on July 2, 2010 at 7:58 am

Thanks for the vote Scott!

You would be a 9.5D in these.

Aloha,

Tom

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Steven on July 3, 2010 at 4:37 pm

Thanks Tom–

Please bear me in mind when you order these saddles, 10.5 D. Can you drop a note to my email address?

I wore these exact ones in college, a lot of years ago!!

Best,
Steven

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Tom on July 4, 2010 at 6:39 am

Steven,

Thank you for the comment. Due to popular demand, I will put these shoes on our next preorder. I should post it on the website sometime this week.

Aloha!

Tom

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David Thoke on July 6, 2010 at 2:05 pm

I have 11.5D in the burgandy shell cordovan saddle shoes from Alden. would it be the same size with the american saddle shoes? Are they in stock or must I order them? I would like a pair.

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Tom on July 6, 2010 at 2:29 pm

David,

Yes, it would be the same size and same fitting. We are currently accepting preorders on this shoe. Expected timeframe is about 6 months.

Aloha,

Tom

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Matt on July 6, 2010 at 4:53 pm

Tom, Do these shoes have the contrasting (black) piece on the back of the heel as well?

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Tom on July 6, 2010 at 6:07 pm

Matt,

Yes, they do.

Aloha,

Tom

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Matt on July 7, 2010 at 1:02 am

Awesome! I’m gonna’ be the first kid on my block with cordovan saddle shoes! 🙂

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Steven on February 2, 2011 at 7:39 am

Hi again Tom–
I can’t get these #8 saddles with black out of my mind. I hemmed and hawed and lost out of the pre-order. Now I see they’ve surfaced again on today’s SF. Any chance now of getting 10.5D? They’re Barrie, right…

Thanks
All best
Steven

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- Tom on February 2, 2011 at 9:34 am
  
  Steven,
  
  We do have them available so if you are interested please contact me directly and I will email you our order form. They should be here in a couple months or less.
  
  Aloha,
  
  Tom
  
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Steven on February 2, 2011 at 2:24 pm

Thanks Tom–

Good news! I will call you tomorrow Thurs 2/3/11.

Best to you,

Steven

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