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Tenderloin-
Obviously just my opinion. Partly based on perceived quality but also pricing.
The finishing of my Tricker’s is better than my Alden’s. The price of Tricker’s is far more competitive. Especially in the UK. Better QC than Alden, too. I’ve not spent any extensive time with C&J but have looked at their shoes multiple times in the flesh and the construction and end product is far better than Alden. With that said, my Color 8 Alden 975s are without a doubt my favourite shoes.
JB
Well. Stuff worth paying attention to based on price, quality at each price point is below. There are of course others but these are the one's worth actually looking at IMO. Probably worth identifiying a manufacturer that makes shoes in a last that fits the shape of your foot, your price point and going from there. E.g. Tricker's have some particularly wide/volumous lasts. C&J have (mostly) narrower and more elegant lasts.
Entry level: Meermin, Loake, Berwick 1707, NPS
Mid: Tricker's, Carmina, Cheaney, Alden, Carlos Santos
High: C&J
Really high: Gaziano Girling, George Cleverley, John Lobb, Foster & Son