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[afterglow]

I'm looking to get fitted for my first pair of Alden's at Tassels (in Hong Kong) when I visit there (no Aldens where I live). Probably an Indy boot then the LHM. Does anyone know what Indy boots Tassels stocks?? I'd hate to be fitted and not be able to buy the boot that I like.....

 

[colins]

Originally Posted by PorterInjax

I really like Michaelw's posts, more so when they have pics of his shoes and socks

to clarify, I ******* love his shoes and in no way was saying he should post less

 

[chestercopperpot]

Originally Posted by colins

to clarify, I ******* love his shoes and in no way was saying he should post less

i wholeheartedly agree... they're only kind of the best part on this thread.

If it wasn't for his posts it would pretty much be a thread of people asking how the indy boot fits

 

[HorseHide]

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

If it wasn't for his posts it would pretty much be a thread of people asking how the indy boot fits

And people complaining about Alden QC...

 

[mcarthur]

Originally Posted by afterglow

I'm looking to get fitted for my first pair of Alden's at Tassels (in Hong Kong) when I visit there (no Aldens where I live). Probably an Indy boot then the LHM. Does anyone know what Indy boots Tassels stocks?? I'd hate to be fitted and not be able to buy the boot that I like.....

check their website or email them. they do respond

 

[mcarthur]

ravello chukkas

 

[phantomx48]

Anyone know how to stop a pair of black Indy's from squeaking?? It seems to be coming from the uppers (maybe the tongue). I have tried lacing them tighter/looser. Out of four pairs of Indy's these are the only ones that do it, and it is really loud. Like if they were made out of plastic. What can I put on them to make them stop?

 

[jasonfoote303]

Originally Posted by phantomx48

Anyone know how to stop a pair of black Indy's from squeaking?? It seems to be coming from the uppers (maybe the tongue). I have tried lacing them tighter/looser. Out of four pairs of Indy's these are the only ones that do it, and it is really loud. Like if they were made out of plastic. What can I put on them to make them stop?

Nothing.
It happens to mine too. I've had them for probably a year and a half and they still squeak a little. I've tried Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP, Saphir Renovateur, Alden boot cream, I even used a little acetone to get some of the black dye off the tongue and the back of the lace-stay in hopes that it would stop the squeaking. I didn't.

HOWEVER, all that being said, they are still one of my favorite boots. In fact, I'm going to wear them today.

 

[phantomx48]

Yeah, if they weren't so darn stylish, comfortable, etc. . .I would keep them in the closet, but I love wearing them. It is just impossible to sneak in/out of anywhere in them!

 

[sockpuppets]

Originally Posted by phantomx48

Anyone know how to stop a pair of black Indy's from squeaking?? It seems to be coming from the uppers (maybe the tongue). I have tried lacing them tighter/looser. Out of four pairs of Indy's these are the only ones that do it, and it is really loud. Like if they were made out of plastic. What can I put on them to make them stop?

Have you considered wearing them in a vacuum?

 

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by phantomx48

Anyone know how to stop a pair of black Indy's from squeaking?? It seems to be coming from the uppers (maybe the tongue). I have tried lacing them tighter/looser. Out of four pairs of Indy's these are the only ones that do it, and it is really loud. Like if they were made out of plastic. What can I put on them to make them stop?

Condition the leather ... and break them in?

 

[number9dream]

I'm buying a pair of Norwegian Split Toes on the Aberdeen last -- not sure if I should get them in Ravello or #8. Any suggestions? Here's the Ravello. Here's the #8.

 

[rick]

Originally Posted by number9dream

I'm buying a pair of Norwegian Split Toes on the Aberdeen last -- not sure if I should get them in Ravello or #8. Any suggestions?

Here's the Ravello. Here's the #8.



ravello because it's harder to get. #8 not so much.

 

[rick]

Originally Posted by Dewey

Condition the leather ... and break them in?

jason said he has had his for more then a year so i don't think thats the problem.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Alden x Winn Perry vegano tan calf captoes. Love them.

Anyone interested in these boots? Winn Perry is taking pre-orders for Spring 2011 delivery.

http://winnperry.com/