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[mediahound]

This.
Indys are work boots. Wear them and enjoy them. They're meant for mud, rain, sun, etc.
I mean jeeez, INDIANA JONES WORE THEM.
I wouldn't wear them with a suit though.

Indiana Jones is a fake character though. The real story is that Harrison Ford worked as a carpenter before he made the big time as an actor, and swore by Alden 405's while working all day in the shop.

When he got cast as Indiana Jones, the costume designer was trying different boots for him but he insisted on wearing his trusty Aldens. The studio then went to a shoe store in Burbank and bought several paris in Harrison Ford's size to use in the film. Some were aged and dirtied for different scenes, etc.

 

[Dbear]

Indiana Jones is a fake character though. The real story is that Harrison Ford worked as a carpenter before he made the big time as an actor, and swore by Alden 405's while working all day in the shop.

When he got cast as Indiana Jones, the costume designer was trying different boots for him but he insisted on wearing his trusty Aldens. The studio then went to a shoe store in Burbank and bought several paris in Harrison Ford's size to use in the film. Some were aged and dirtied for different scenes, etc.

i don't believe you.

 

[NewYorkIslander]



Indiana Jones is a fake character though. The real story is that Harrison Ford worked as a carpenter before he made the big time as an actor, and swore by Alden 405's while working all day in the shop. 

When he got cast as Indiana Jones, the costume designer was trying different boots for him but he insisted on wearing his trusty Aldens. The studio then went to a shoe store in Burbank and bought several paris in Harrison Ford's size to use in the film. Some were aged and dirtied for different scenes, etc. 

I have to try and convince my boss to do the same.

 

[marmottan]

Nohtin' special here...just an old, well-cared for pair of PTBs in #8.

Very nice and well-cared PTB.
Wear them in good health.

Indiana Jones is a fake character though. The real story is that Harrison Ford worked as a carpenter before he made the big time as an actor, and swore by Alden 405's while working all day in the shop.

When he got cast as Indiana Jones, the costume designer was trying different boots for him but he insisted on wearing his trusty Aldens. The studio then went to a shoe store in Burbank and bought several paris in Harrison Ford's size to use in the film. Some were aged and dirtied for different scenes, etc.

All of you must have already watched this:
From 00:30, this story is briefly explained.

 

[MarioImpemba]

Nohtin' special here...just an old, well-cared for pair of PTBs in #8.

That shine! What's your secret? That is insanely awesome. Jelly.

 

[0waterbouys]

Indiana Jones is a fake character though.

You take that back right now.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Nohtin' special here...just an old, well-cared for pair of PTBs in #8.

To the contrary, it is precisely shoes like this that are special.

 

[ceoceo]



The real story is that Harrison Ford worked as a carpenter before he made the big time as an actor, and swore by Alden 405's while working all day in the shop. 

So amftxs point still stands right?

 

[blue collar]



Indiana Jones is a fake character

i don't believe you.

You take that back right now.

 

[Alcibiades]



ah, I see it now...I couldn't see the drop-down for Pre-orders when I checked on my phone, but I see it on my computer now. Looks like you can only order standard D widths tho, which pretty much kills any pre-order for me unfortunately. Or I guess fortunately in this case, since I really don't have any money to spend on any more shoes right now.

They are offering the Indy Boots and Tanker Boots in E widths. I just preordered the tanker in 9.5E. I don't have any tankers or NSTs, and the classic #8 tanker would be a welcome addition to the collection.

 

[mcarthur]



Very nice.
Wore mine on Monday with navy gabardines and navy argyles (not OTC).

nephew,
thank you

 

[Beatlegeuse]



They are offering the Indy Boots and Tanker Boots in E widths. I just preordered the tanker in 9.5E. I don't have any tankers or NSTs, and the classic #8 tanker would be a welcome addition to the collection.

I need a B width, so I'm still SOL. The only pre-orders that work for me is when the retailer lets you order any size, which is what I did with Leffot and Epaulet so far this year.

 

[mcarthur]



Nohtin' special here...just an old, well-cared for pair of PTBs in #8.

good shine on your ptb
with good care they should last at least 39 years

 

[monologuist]



One of my FAVORITES!! Here in the wild!

Very handsome shoe...how are they in terms of versatility and what do you wear with them? Are they the kind of shoe that needs to be kept up a bit to look good or do they lend themselves to wear/age? And are they a bit on the "attention-grabbing" side or do they tend to blend into an outfit like most other longwings?

 

[mcarthur]

cigar wt boot
argy;es otc