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post #20101 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:17am

Yeah, I didn't this so. Thank you.

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post #20102 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:33am
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Originally Posted by Roggie Rog View Post

Howdy folks. I just bought my first pair of Alden's: Shell Cordovan #8 Indy Boots with commando soles. I'm very excited to start wearing them. I'd like to ask about this break-in method that I keep hearing about. I'd also like to ask about taking care of them--I already have a pair of shoe trees. Shoe I put taps on these soles? I would imagine not. Thank you.

1) No taps
2) Shoe trees, yes (only Aldens I don't use shoe trees in are my brown leather Indy boots)
3) Use the mac break-in method to make sure they fit and break in well
4) Use the max method for shining. Buy Saphir Renovateur and Alden Color 8 Paste Wax
Edited by Alcibiades - 12/23/11 at 11:45am
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post #20103 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:39am

Awesome.

 

-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?

-I've been trying to find details on this mac method, please advise.

-Please school me on the max method for shining.

 

Thanks brother!

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post #20104 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:45am
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Originally Posted by Roggie Rog View Post

Awesome.

-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?
-I've been trying to find details on this mac method, please advise.
-Please school me on the max method for shining.

Thanks brother!

mac method for cleaning: http://lastedleather.com/Mac%20Method/Mac%20Method%20Cordovan.html

still need to clean up the site. looks awful on explorer shog[1].gif
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post #20105 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:47am
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Originally Posted by Roggie Rog View Post

Awesome.

-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?
-I've been trying to find details on this mac method, please advise.
-Please school me on the max method for shining.

Thanks brother!

1) I was talking about my classic non-cordovan Indy boots - I view those as more rugged. I'm sure some guys use trees in them
2) It's in the thread - search for "carpet"
3) http://theagatineeyelet.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-mac-method/
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post #20106 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:47am
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cigar cap toe
argyles otc

you had me at "hello"
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post #20107 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:50am
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Originally Posted by Roggie Rog View Post

-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?

Indy's are a bit more rugged and structured IMO. That and wedging a shoe tree in there can be a bit more challenging. I put tress in my Chukka boots, but not Indys.
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post #20108 of 53636
12/23/11 at 11:57am
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Originally Posted by mcarthur View Post

cigar cap toe
argyles otc

beautiful
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post #20109 of 53636
12/23/11 at 12:00pm
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Originally Posted by NAMOR View Post

J.Gilbert "Plaza" last

those laces look longer than stock alden laces. true? if so info?
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post #20110 of 53636
12/23/11 at 12:17pm
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Originally Posted by NAMOR View Post

you had me at "hello"


Indeed. I have those shoes in #8 and they're fantastic (style 2160 -- #8 Aberdeen captoe blucher), but the cigar version is on another level.

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post #20111 of 53636
12/23/11 at 1:19pm
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Originally Posted by applky View Post



Indeed. I have those shoes in #8 and they're fantastic (style 2160 -- #8 Aberdeen captoe blucher), but the cigar version is on another level.

The cigar version is almost always in stock at Alden SF. I find it is one of my "go to" shoes. But, it is on the Aberdeen last and that means "no go" to many people.
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post #20112 of 53636
12/23/11 at 1:29pm
for those who wanted the recent alden leffot shoes, he put up a page showing what sizes are still left.

ravello cap toe boot is still in stock

http://leffot.com/2011/12/23/alden-roundup/
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post #20113 of 53636
12/23/11 at 1:51pm
New boot for Tassels in HK

700
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post #20114 of 53636
12/23/11 at 2:28pm
^ Sweet. Where did you see that?
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post #20115 of 53636
12/23/11 at 3:34pm
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Originally Posted by chantheman View Post

beautiful

A serious +1 from me.. worship2.gif
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