Boots

[Mark Kelly]

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R.M.'s "Craftsman" in Kangaroo.

For those not familiar with these, each boot is made from a single piece of leather.

[dugafola]

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R.M.'s "Craftsman" in Kangaroo.

For those not familiar with these, each boot is made from a single piece of leather.

very nice.

[Eric Siepmann]

just got myself a pair of Alden Indy 405s as an Xmas present to myself.

happy holidays everyone!

Ordered a set in Howrween natural CXl with the Cammando sole myself as well. Best boot for the money.

[christian]

I have found my Alden Indys to be pretty deeply disappointing.

[Mabouya]

I'm wearing a pair of these (Danner Workman Romeo) as I type this. They aren't the best looking boots in the world, in part because they suffer from the "platypus bill" look at the front, and the width makes driving a manual a bit tricky, but other than that, I like them. Super convenient to put and off. (Not made in the US, so the price is on the lower side of the Danner options.)

http://www.danner.com/product/work/w...ork-boots.html

[Brandon White]

I have found my Alden Indys to be pretty deeply disappointing.

In comfort or quality? Alden has gained reputation for poor stitching the last 5 years or so (just see other forums that have Alden threads in the thousands of pages).

[mainemike]

This is my 3rd pair of Blundstones, the 2 previous pair were given to a bud and are still going strong. I wear them constantly. They came in a brownish color. I don't like brown anything really, and the black they offered was a bit much. My solution was/is to use black shoe polish, which I think gives them the perfect color, like an espresso bean I guess. The others are Karl Kuemmerling logging boots and over 20years old. I worked for a tree company back in the day, mostly as a ground-man, and my boss called me Kong. He bought me these, I love them, and wear them still. Custom shock-chord laces by yours truly.
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[dugafola]

Ordered a set in Howrween natural CXl with the Cammando sole myself as well. Best boot for the money.

where did you order them from? i have mine on order from epaulet.

[christian]

In comfort or quality? Alden has gained reputation for poor stitching the last 5 years or so (just see other forums that have Alden threads in the thousands of pages).

Poor stitching, tongues that slide to the sides, and leather than scuffs and scars very easily. I am a huge Alden dress shoe fan -- have 6 pairs -- but the Indys have disappointed.

[dugafola]

Poor stitching, tongues that slide to the sides, and leather than scuffs and scars very easily. I am a huge Alden dress shoe fan -- have 6 pairs -- but the Indys have disappointed.

my issue with indys is the poor clicking on the leather. i can't believe some of the stuff they let leave the factory as first quality leather.

i've never had a problem with stitching generally and CXL will scuff if you look at it so i didn't mind it either.

[TMB]

I just got these. I dig em.


-Joe

Can you tell me where you got those? I have searched for those and come up empty!

[Eric Siepmann]

where did you order them from? i have mine on order from epaulet.

Leffot NYC. Leffot. Leather Soul in LA and Hawaii also have soem nice special orders

[Eric Siepmann]

my issue with indys is the poor clicking on the leather. i can't believe some of the stuff they let leave the factory as first quality leather.

i've never had a problem with stitching generally and CXL will scuff if you look at it so i didn't mind it either.

Viberg makes a much better boot, but who there is no justifying the price. Never had a problem with any of the Alden's I own. Leather is always top notch. The Natural CXL from Alden is the only one that turns a nice shade of Amer. My Rancourts turned a deep brown.

[11.4]

Much better than Aldens are Allen Edmonds. Great detail work, and you can get many variations, including custom combinations in soles, leathers, etc. to your personal preference. I have a pair of cordovans done with a dress vibram sole for wear in really ugly winter weather -- after eight years they look like new -- combination of cordovan and the soles. I more recently got the following and love them:

Cordovan Dalton - Wingtip Lace-up Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds

Also, just for grins, here are some kicks that Richard needs to dress up his new socks. Posting these on his FB page just for grins, too.

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[Mabouya]

You guys really should know by now that all the cool kids are wearing these shoes (no socks) and doing this, instead of actually riding a bike:

(I case you're wondering, and I know you are, it's called a Carex Pedal Exerciser)

[Eric Siepmann]

Much better than Aldens are Allen Edmonds. Great detail work, and you can get many variations, including custom combinations in soles, leathers, etc. to your personal preference. I have a pair of cordovans done with a dress vibram sole for wear in really ugly winter weather -- after eight years they look like new -- combination of cordovan and the soles. I more recently got the following and love them:

Cordovan Dalton - Wingtip Lace-up Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds

Also, just for grins, here are some kicks that Richard needs to dress up his new socks. Posting these on his FB page just for grins, too.

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You are seriously stating that AE's are better than Alden? They are not even close. AE just started using Horween leathers (aside from shell). AE are mostly machine made and none of them are leisurely handsewn like Alden. In the end, they are an adequate shoe for the price. Aldens are a huge step up in quality and craftsmanship and are the gatekeepers for well made shoe. They best AE soles are not even made in house - JRs and Dainite.

[rydesteel]

I've got 2 pairs of hard worn AE's that I've owned since the early 80's a black tassel lounger and a very nice pair of Cordovan tassled wingtip slip-ons Both have been back to be rebuilt more than once and still look great. Did they use a better leather 30+ years ago maybe they cost about the same then as they do now so who knows. I'll be curious to see how some of the new makers do with a growing market there have been some not so glowing reports of Aldens but that is true for most companies trying to make a mark I guess time will tell but I'd still buy another pair of AE's before I'd drop twice as much or more for a pair that may or may not be marginally better. YMMV of course.

[xjoex]

Can you tell me where you got those? I have searched for those and come up empty!

I got them at The Pedestrian Shop in Boulder. Shoes | Comfortable Walking Shoes | Work & Dress Shoes

You get them from Blundstone directly: Stout Brown Premium Leather - Adult Casual Boot Series - Blundstone

You'll love them!

-Joe

[Mabouya]

Based on the price and I what I think I've seen on the web, is it correct that they are no longer made in Australia?

[Eric Siepmann]

I've got 2 pairs of hard worn AE's that I've owned since the early 80's a black tassel lounger and a very nice pair of Cordovan tassled wingtip slip-ons Both have been back to be rebuilt more than once and still look great. Did they use a better leather 30+ years ago maybe they cost about the same then as they do now so who knows. I'll be curious to see how some of the new makers do with a growing market there have been some not so glowing reports of Aldens but that is true for most companies trying to make a mark I guess time will tell but I'd still buy another pair of AE's before I'd drop twice as much or more for a pair that may or may not be marginally better. YMMV of course.

AE has had the same problems as well. Both are experiencing growth. AE is also aggressively looking east with new shops opening in China. The one thing I like about Alden is they use Horween. I am still upset Redwing moved on years ago. End of the day, the only thing Alden is missing is a nice Dainite sole...