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post #766 of 881
1/14/13 at 6:25pm
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F me, why wasn't I following this thread or my eBay saved searches
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post #767 of 881
1/15/13 at 10:51am

****Kudu MTO Update****

 

Gentlemen, we are sorting out a couple of deposits for the MTO.  But that's all.  I expect the order will be submitted this week.  This is definitely the last call for any forum members who wish to join the order.

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post #768 of 881
1/17/13 at 8:23am
Appears another change no white stitching or natural welt. Strange the leather soul could
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post #769 of 881
1/17/13 at 9:06am

Here are the details with the suggested revisions.  Please post your feedback.  I will see if I can find any reports of bleed through on the stitching. I will take a close look at my boots and take some photos tonight.

 

Last: Modified Last
Pattern: Indy Boot - As #41146H
Upper: Dark Brown Kudu - As #404
Eyelets: 5 metal 4 hooks
Lining: Full Leather Linings
Soles: Brown Neoprene - As #41146H
Heels: L/R Erco Modified Last Heels
Welting: Antiqued/Finished Brown (270 storm or reverse welt as advised by Alden)
Packaging: Alden of New England
Additional Details:
Matching Stitching on Vamp as advised by Alden
 

Edited by PhiPsi32 - 1/17/13 at 9:26am
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post #770 of 881
1/17/13 at 9:25am

Yes, it's interesting that Leather Soul was able to get their MTO that way.  However, maybe it's as a result of their MTO that feedback was received about the bleedthrough and that the LS MTO customers were displeased. 

 

I would have still preferred the white stitching.  I'd prefer antique welt treatment rather than a dark brown finish but none of these is a show-stopper for me.  I'm good whatever is decided on these particular issues.

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post #771 of 881
1/17/13 at 9:32am
My guess is the boot will look like this which I don't find as Intresting as the LS version.



Am I correct that basically this will be the boot minus the commando sole that we will get
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post #772 of 881
1/17/13 at 9:37am
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My guess is the boot will look like this which I don't find as Intresting as the LS version.



Am I correct that basically this will be the boot minus the commando sole that we will get

 

Yeah, pretty much.  PhiPsi, maybe we can Alden to compromise and do a "lighter" antique finished welt rather than a darker brown finished welt.  At least that would add a little more contrast overall in the boot.  What do you all think?

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post #773 of 881
1/17/13 at 9:52am

I'm still in regardless of the changes

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post #774 of 881
1/17/13 at 9:55am

Rafael and I are investigating.  I'm not sure the LS make-up caused any problems as they've done at least two or three runs.  This may take a day or two to sort out.  I will do my best to gather some information before the weekend.

 

I'm also thinking that we might do an off-white stitch for the vamp.

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post #775 of 881
1/17/13 at 9:57am
Yeah, the picture above will not resemble the LS version in any way. I know white balance and lighting will affect how kudu photographs but I think I know the difference. Can we show moulded shoes how the LS version looks like?
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post #776 of 881
1/17/13 at 10:06am

In progress. We want to bring Alden online too so we are all on the same page.

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post #777 of 881
1/17/13 at 11:05am
Maybe email Tom and get his thoughts. I don't some checking online and see a couple of dark kudu with the light lacing and welt. Looks fine to me
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post #778 of 881
1/17/13 at 11:09am

I may do that.  I will do my best to have an answer for everyone ASAP.  There are a couple of things I need to check, unfortunately I can't do anything until I get home tonight.  If I can ask everyone for a small indulgence, I may have a better idea tomorrow.

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post #779 of 881
1/17/13 at 3:14pm
Thread Starter 
I am finding Alden's intractable, flippant nature toward their new fan base and their long-time retailers verging on lunacy. There are small shoe-makers that are in the game of MTO and there is a large audience for said MTO, and here Alden goes and nit-picks instead of happily taking the customer's money in exchange for what they want. And here they are, giving shitty corporate monsters like J.Crew far more business than long-time partners such as Moulded. Moulded, Leathersoul, Leffot, Epaulet, et. al, should be their priority. Arrrgh.

Hope you gents get EXACTLY what you want.
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post #780 of 881
1/17/13 at 3:24pm

Thank you, sir. 

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