[RafeRaider13]

I was looking at some "vintage Alden" shoes, however the marking on the inside concerned me. The numbers and letters don't seem to correspond with any model number I can find. It also seems to be formatted differently than what I'm used to. What do you guys think? View attachment 51773 View attachment 51774

 

[drpeter]

This is just a guess: It is some time since I bought Alden shoes ( mine were direct purchases and not vintage ). But I remember that there were two "sizes" that Alden used: The standard size, like 10-1/2 in the shoe shown in your link, and the heel size, which may be the 9F on that shoe, although I am not sure how that number or letter would be arrived at.

In my own shoes from a decade ago, the two sizes, which are specified because Alden uses split lasts, are shown with letters above and below. So 10 C/D might be a 10 D shoe with C indicating heel width. Obviously your shoe, which is somewhat older, may have a different scheme. The other numbers may be related to production years and months and similar codes.

Here is some information on current Alden practices:

http://aldenofsandiego.com/alden-faq/miscellaneous/

https://aldenmodelproject.com/landing/alden-model-numbers-decoded/

 

[fishertw]

From past experience Alden has a one or two width drop from forefoot measurement to the heel measurement and both are listed. My last pair are 10D but have a B or C heel width. Not sure where your F may come into play. The photo on the Alden of San Diego site listed by drpeter is exactly like the last Alden purchase I made.