Alden and their sizes (again)

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:20 pm

I just missed a pair of Aldens on ebay, brand new and only $150 because I have no idea what size to look for.
So if you have a pair in size 7.5 or 8 or 8.5 or 9 will you measure the inside length from toe to heel, it would really be a great help.

-K

Richard~Buxton · Post by **Richard~Buxton** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:58 pm

This is the problem I have to. I'm going to try and get a pair from ebay but I have no idea what size wide I need.

And K, I love that quote to.

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:38 pm

If you go to an actual shoe store - not a mall shoe store - they will measure you in order to let you try on the right size shoe. Just be real curious about the sizing.

I played w/ the sizing thingy in a mall shoe store (where they couldn't be bothered to help anyone), then once I understood the concept of the to length, arch/instep length (which nobody uses), and width (basically A to F, plus stuff way narrower and wider than those ranges), I went to a local Red Wings store (a REAL shoe store).

I now knew enough about the sizing to know she got it right, and she sold me some boots. But now I know my size, and could have just gone on to eBay.

You might be a little off on the width because some makes run narrower or wider, but so long as you got the overall size (length) right and are w/in one grade on the width, you should be able to fit whatever you pick up online.

J

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:26 am

Having my feet measured professionally will definitely help but it would still be nice to know just how long is Aldens in size 7, 8 or 9. The opinions, on going down 1/2 a size or not, is many so knowing the precise length will be a great help.

-K

bastoon · Post by **bastoon** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:12 am

Hi K,

i'm 8.1/2D for my alden ! My French measure is 43 !

the lenght inside from toe to heel is : 27cm !

Post by **Ken** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:39 am

Personally with Aldens I go a size smaller than most other shoes

Ken

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 3:55 am

yep! Word!

have a nice day.

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:36 pm

Ahh Bastoon, my size exactly- Thanks, you solved my problem.
Now all I need is $250

Thanks for the help.
-and have a nice day.

-K

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:48 pm

Indiana Ken wrote:Personally with Aldens I go a size smaller than most other shoes

Ken

Ken is right! ####### right. I bought recently a pair of Aldens 47 that's my size but i could have bought a 46 no problem since they are slighly larger. Anyway they are really ok, i mean i can walk normally also if they are a little larger.
Wonderful boots!!!!!

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:58 pm

Congratulations erri_wan. I just had a look at the picture. nice boots -and 200 bucks, nice price

-K

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:59 pm

K on the run wrote:Congratulations erri_wan. I just had a look at the picture. nice boots -and 200 bucks, nice price

-K

Thanks K

I hope you'll be luck aswell

bastoon · Post by **bastoon** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:22 am

k on the run write :[quote]Ahh Bastoon, my size exactly- Thanks, you solved my problem.
Now all I need is $250 Laughing
Thanks for the help.
-and have a nice day.[/quote]

My pleasure K. As you can see on the alden website, European 43 equal a US 9. But for Alden 405 an half size under is perfect.

(for me at least)