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jasonfoote303 · Sep 20, 2010

Originally Posted by wj4

Yes, all the articles I've ever read about shoe trees stated that the shoe trees are only necessary for several hours after you take the shoes off for the reasons you mentioned. I can see how that will be the case because after a long day when I take off my shoes and socks, my socks aren't exactly bone dry due to sweat, so I can see how the trees will absorb the moisture. However, IMO having one set in every pair of shoes seem quite excessive and expensive.

The local Nordstrom always have a set on sale for around $20 BTW.

I get them at Nordstrom Rack for around $14. Same exact brand as Alden.

jasonfoote303 · Sep 20, 2010

Those natural chukkas are a WORK BOOT style... along the lines of a Red Wing. Those soles are the Goodyear wedge as found on many, many other work boots.
That's the style. They aren't meant to be dressy.

I love them!

fritzl · Sep 20, 2010

Originally Posted by AlanC

I don't think it's as bad as some of you do.

right you are

but just think of the comments(in any other shoe thread) if this wouldn't be alden's... just sayin

PorterInjax · Sep 20, 2010

Just got off the phone with Bryan at Leather Soul and ordered the Cap Toe Boot on the Plaza last! Happy Early Birthday To Me!
BTW, Bryan was great to talk with and very informative!

rick · Sep 20, 2010

to my alden brother's not sure if this is alright but i am selling a bunch of my aldens and figured i give you guys first crack. i will post them up on the sales forum either tonight or tomorrow.

1. cigar ptb barrie shoe double leather sole
2. ravello longwing barrie crepe sole
3.context split toe boot black commando sole barrie
4. jcrew indy boot trubalance
5. dark brown nst shoe double leather sole barrie

all are a size 10.5d

let me know if yoiu have any questions like i said i will post pics asap.

PorterInjax · Sep 20, 2010

Originally Posted by rick

to my alden brother's not sure if this is alright but i am selling a bunch of my aldens and figured i give you guys first crack. i will post them up on the sales forum either tonight or tomorrow.

1. cigar ptb barrie shoe double leather sole
2. ravello longwing barrie crepe sole
3.context split toe boot black commando sole barrie
4. jcrew indy boot trubalance
5. dark brown nst shoe double leather sole barrie

all are a size 10.5d

let me know if yoiu have any questions like i said i will post pics asap.

Damn! Wrong size!

mg428 · Sep 20, 2010

Originally Posted by mg428

http://blog.leffot.com/2010/09/01/th...oot-breakdown/ So no one owns these boots? I thought that these were quite popular boots. Leffot put two different batches for sale within the last 6,5 months. Please someone post pictures. Any comments regarding versatility will also be greatly appreciated-- I found some previous posts of Ahab where he inquired about their versatility but it seems no one had replied.
OK I am giving up, yet I am seeking a last chance... At least people who saw them in the Leffot store may comment on them??

joz411no · Sep 20, 2010

I feel your pain. I've been looking for a shot of the George Boots, in action, for quite some time now. They're like Big Foot or something, only spoken of in folklore and on Leather Soul and
The Shoe Mart websites. Depressing to say the least.

Ahab · Sep 20, 2010

Some white nubuck seconds I picked up around Jan or February:

I have posted pictures of these when they were new but figured I would post an update after 10-15 wears. Hopefully it will be helpful. White suede saddle shoes.

jasonfoote303 · Sep 20, 2010

Originally Posted by mg428

OK I am giving up, yet I am seeking a last chance... At least people who saw them in the Leffot store may comment on them??

I saw them today. In person they are just plain gorgeous. I don't know how versatile they are... I think it would just be more of an emotional thing. If you love them, just get them. I think they're cool!

rick · Sep 20, 2010

Originally Posted by rick

to my alden brother's not sure if this is alright but i am selling a bunch of my aldens and figured i give you guys first crack. i will post them up on the sales forum either tonight or tomorrow.

1. cigar ptb barrie shoe double leather sole
2. ravello longwing barrie crepe sole
3.context split toe boot black commando sole barrie
4. jcrew indy boot trubalance
5. dark brown nst shoe double leather sole barrie

all are a size 10.5d

let me know if yoiu have any questions like i said i will post pics asap.

pics and prices are up on sales forum

scb · Sep 20, 2010

so i've seen a bunch of pictures of alden's tan suede, and each picture shows a different color. can someone post a picture that shows the true color? i've seen some pics that look extremely light and some that border on snuff suede in what i'm assuming is very bad light.

can someone point me to a "true" color picture?

thanks

wj4 · Sep 21, 2010

Originally Posted by scb

so i've seen a bunch of pictures of alden's tan suede, and each picture shows a different color. can someone post a picture that shows the true color? i've seen some pics that look extremely light and some that border on snuff suede in what i'm assuming is very bad light.

can someone point me to a "true" color picture?

thanks
Going to be hard to capture 'true' color for a variety of reasons....in addition to the lighting, the camera itself is in question with the settings, and also if the picture has been post processed in any way.

A question for those who own multiple pairs of Aldens...do you get the Alden bags with all of them? I only have 2 pairs as of now. The first one didn't come with them and the 2nd pair did. Both came from the same seller.

GreatHighway · Sep 21, 2010

I received bags with every pair. Where did you get them?

zazaza · Sep 21, 2010

Alden offers a tan, snuff and brown suede. (i think)
from what i remember, and unfortunately what doesn't seem to currently be available, the chukka the shoemart offers is available in all three variations, all with accurate pics on their website. maybe email them and ask for pic of their tan?

Originally Posted by scb

so i've seen a bunch of pictures of alden's tan suede, and each picture shows a different color. can someone post a picture that shows the true color? i've seen some pics that look extremely light and some that border on snuff suede in what i'm assuming is very bad light.

can someone point me to a "true" color picture?

thanks

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