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Alden and their sizes (again)
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:20 pm
by K on the run
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
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:58 pm
by Richard~Buxton
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.
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:38 pm
by Indiana Jerry
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
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:26 am
by K on the run
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
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:12 am
by bastoon
Hi K,
i'm 8.1/2D for my alden ! My French measure is 43 !
the lenght inside from toe to heel is : 27cm !
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:39 am
by Ken
Personally with Aldens I go a size smaller than most other shoes
Ken
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 3:55 am
by Texas Raider
yep! Word!
have a nice day.
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:36 pm
by K on the run
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
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:48 pm
by Erri
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!!!!!
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:58 pm
by K on the run
Congratulations erri_wan. I just had a look at the picture. nice boots -and 200 bucks, nice price
-K
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:59 pm
by Erri
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
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:22 am
by bastoon
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)
