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^ Bakes - who makes the cigar boot in your avatar? I think you said before but I can't remember...

They were an MTO done for THOR who posted the cigar indys on the previous page.  We are trying to get Alden DC to do a run of them for us.  There is a thread about it if you are interested, go check it out, and PM the specified member with your info.  It isn't a sure thing but we have our fingers crossed.

 

The thread is called "Alden MTO Boot via Alden DC" or something.

Thanks, Bakes.

I'm in on that too and it'll be awesome if that comes through as it's an incredible looking makeup we've got. 

Ha...thats funny...I never knew my boots were famous

I think I may have been one of the last MTOs Alden did before their moratorium...and it only took 6 months believe it or not.

They are great- really love the cigar and the antique edge trim...

PS: the Indy's on the previous page are #8 not cigar...

Thor those boots are killer! One of the best makeups I have seen. I'll definitely get on that thread about the possible makeup with Alden DC

My mistake on the #8.

 

+1 on the cigar over antique edge trim

 

They are informally known as the "Thor Boot" in the MTO thread.  Apparently there were others that coveted your make-up since having seen you post pics of them a while back.  Many have referred to it as their "Holy Grail" of Aldens.  They are unlike any other Alden boot, as most are sleek in appearance, and your make up looks more rugged and casual.  I suppose you could describe the Indy as having those same aesthetic qualities, but still, yours is certainly unique among Aldens.  Props to you for an excellent design.  I'm glad that your not mad that we are trying to eliminate their one-of-a-kind status.

 

BTW, about when did they stop doing MTOs?

Alden thread might be my favorite. You guys are a great part of the community. Haven't posted my AldenxLeffot lwb's since I first acquired them. Here they are after half a year:



I really love how the color of #8 changes from the infamous eggplant to a much darker hue, almost black when the sun goes down. I've grown to appreciate the antique edge and I'm very glad I have these special makeup. Cheers, fellas.

These are glorious.

Yes - that means the waterlock.

From a very reliable source, Alden uses JR leather on their leather soled (non-waterlock) shells, but not on their calf. I have shell and calf Aldens, and that explanation holds true.

Absolutely. Possibly even the most helpful group on SF, a community that is generally very helpful.

In my case at least, the willingness of thread members to answer my questions so generously has contributed to making me a partial Alden convert (shell PTBs) whereas before I did not like the brand that much.

nephew,
thank you

nephew,
thank you

thank you

Thanks for the info 7-fold.  As others have recently posted, this thread (and other Alden-related ones) have quickly made an Alden-addict of me and I try to learn everything I can about them.  So....  If Alden's non-waterlock leather soles on shell models are not labelled as JR, is there a distinguishing thing to look for to tell the difference?

Hi guys -- Quick question. How well do the double water-locked soles on the Pitt boots hold up in foul weather? Thanks!