tldr; The Alden Tanker Boot represents premium American bootmaking, highly regarded in the community for quality construction and resolability. Sizing varies by last, so research is recommended.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Alden Tanker Boot
“Nice pickup, looks like these are a [CXL Wingtip](https://aldenmodelproject.com/alden-44626h/) on a barrie last from Alden San Francisco made in January 2015 (or 2005, but based on a SF post looks like 2015).”
“Ultimately, not every boot maker is going to have a last that works for every foot. You've pretty much gone as far as pre-purchase due diligence is going to take you; filling in a fit sheet and trying four different try-on boots in two different lasts. Even though they'll get better as you break them in, boots that start off ill-fitting and extremely uncomfortable aren't ever going to be anything but. If the arch support was uncomfortable and there was too much room in the toe-box, you might want to look at a last with less arch and a smaller toe box like White's MP/Barrie last, or alternatively the HNW last from Nick's or Frank's.”
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