***The official Alden thread *** - Page 1827

Just a heads up, Brooks Brothers is having a 25% off sale on everything from May 9-12th. I'm hoping this will include Aldens, but can't be sure. 

They have what looks like a fairly limited supply of Alden cordovans left: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatSortOrder.process?IWAction=Load&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=225

To get the discount, the coupon code is: FNFBB1

It will not be good until the above dates however. 

My first Aldens arrived today: brown chromexcel 403 Indy boots. I'm a  little surprised though... the outside of the right boot and the inside of the left boot looked like this:

I'm obviously not happy about it but I'm not sure if it bothers me enough to return them. Obviously this would be totally unacceptable if these were dress shoes but since they're Indy work boots I'm not that upset. I guess I'm just shocked that a $500 pair of boots could get past quality control (or lack thereof?) looking like this. What do you guys think? Is this not unheard of? 

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Originally Posted by AML225 

My first Aldens arrived today: brown chromexcel 403 Indy boots. I'm a  little surprised though... the outside of the right boot and the inside of the left boot looked like this:

 

 

I'm obviously not happy about it but I'm not sure if it bothers me enough to return them. Obviously this would be totally unacceptable if these were dress shoes but since they're Indy work boots I'm not that upset. I guess I'm just shocked that a $500 pair of boots could get past quality control (or lack thereof?) looking like this. What do you guys think? Is this not unheard of? 

Looks like the speed hooks from the other shoe contacted the shoe there when in the box, during shipment etc. Mine had one or two of those which was fine with me but those look a bit worse so up to you if you want to send them back. 

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Originally Posted by mediahound 

 

 

Looks like the speed hooks from the other shoe contacted the shoe there when in the box, during shipment etc. Mine had one or two of those which was fine with me but those look a bit worse so up to you if you want to send them back. 

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Originally Posted by amftx 


Mine had similar marks on the heel area. Probably happened during shipping.
They're work boots. Throw them down the drive way a dozen times, then put them on with your favorite jeans and wear them.

Thanks guys, I think you're both right. Despite each boot being individually wrapped in pretty thick plastic bags these look like there were sitting in their box for a while, probably near the bottom of a stack. I do agree though, it's like how it's easier to drive a used car that's already got a dent and some scratches. I don't mean to justify this obvious flaw, which shouldn't happen, but I don't want to go through the hassle of returns when I know these boots are going to see much worse.

Now here's my dilemma... I was planning on wearing my usual trousers/button-down/tie to work is this too much for brand new Indy boots? Is it wrong that I'm hoping it's pouring rain so I can justify the mis-match? I do work at a company where cargo khakis and an under armor branded polo pass for business casual but I have several meetings tomorrow.