u/HeneralVader

Added another pair of Alden to my rotation. The Alden 972, bought these brand new with free shoe trees at Ebay for $367 exclusive of shipping. I conditioned and polished them after trying them on. I opted for a soft shine since I prefer it over a mirror shine unless I am wearing a tuxedo. I was skeptical at first since the Aberdeen last is TTS and these were a half size down with up a width but they turned out perfectly. They seem darker than some 972s but I read that some batches may differ in colouring.