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[Distorbiant]

Well, Leather Soul told me that since these flaws are not deemed as defect by Alden (because the boots left the factory?) so if I were to return I would have paid for return shipping, and they would only refund me the cost of the boots but not the cost of 2-day Fedex they used.

Man I like Leather Soul but that is kind of bullshit.

 

[tsekh]

The more I look at it the more I want to punch the person who did QC on this pair of boots in the factory

 

[mediahound]

For any threads that are hanging (not necessarily loose stitches though), you can take a cigarette lighter and melt them by quickly touching the flame to them. Sounds scary, yes, but it works and sorta seals the thread.

I learned this from the Alden San Fran salesguys and have done this with a couple of my pairs of Aldens and have been happy with the results. Again, this is only for hanging threads.

 

[aldenwear]



It appears that Shoe Mart has Alden NST in Whiskey Shell IN STOCK.

It appears only large sizes are available - I did not make a thorough investigation, but or appears that the smallest size available is 10 and all that is available are "d" widths. The same appears to be true for NST's in cigar cordovan - some large Sizes in "d" width spear to be available.

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me...d-mxs-24061_ald_m_nst_tie_shell_cordovan.html

 

[Rishi Kakar]

nephew,
thank you
did you pull the trigger

Not yet uncle, but I hope to pretty soon. Cap toes, tassels and PTBs competing for mindspace.

 

[docalden2013]



Awesome boots Doc. Very classy! +1 on a plaza lasted Ravello boot.

Thank you, Be. Being met with your approval always gives me the sense I'm on the right track fashion-wise.

nephew,
wear your wt boots in good health
I started to wear tassels in my teens
tassels are one of aldens best models
alden's invented tassels in 1947

Thank you for the kind words, Uncle. I'm working on developing the confidence to wear the tassels. It helps knowing just how classic Alden tassels are.

 

[blue collar]



The more I look at it the more I want to punch the person who did QC on this pair of boots in the factory

Man I feel you. But to be honest, this is minor when it comes to Alden QC. You got a good pair.

( I have no idea who this is, but I found it looking for pics of cap toe bals on Google lol)

 

[Roguls]



Brogueing is not really my preferment, however, I must say that these are a great change of pace in a world where LWBs are so prevalent.  Like a breath of fresh air.

Agreed.

 

[ClambakeSkate]



The more I look at it the more I want to punch the person who did QC on this pair of boots in the factory

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Unless the boots start falling apart that doesn't look like anything to punch someone over. These boots are made by human beings. They will never be 100% perfect.

 

[imolazhp_ci]



Man I like Leather Soul but that is kind of bullshit.

i've definitely had damaged aldens come from leather soul and they definitely went above and beyond to rectify the problem so this is a bit surprising.

 

[Don L]

Natural CXL Brixton's today - developing a nice patina

 

[shaunw]

It appears that Shoe Mart has Alden NST in Whiskey Shell IN STOCK.


http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me...d-mxs-24061_ald_m_nst_tie_shell_cordovan.html

Good news! "Rare" shell colors are available....

 

[Kai]

When I looked, they had a 10E (my size)

Originally Posted by Kai

It appears that Shoe Mart has Alden NST in Whiskey Shell IN STOCK.

It appears only large sizes are available - I did not make a thorough investigation, but or appears that the smallest size available is 10 and all that is available are "d" widths. The same appears to be true for NST's in cigar cordovan - some large Sizes in "d" width spear to be available.

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me...d-mxs-24061_ald_m_nst_tie_shell_cordovan.html

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

For any threads that are hanging (not necessarily loose stitches though), you can take a cigarette lighter and melt them by quickly touching the flame to them. Sounds scary, yes, but it works and sorta seals the thread.

I learned this from the Alden San Fran salesguys and have done this with a couple of my pairs of Aldens and have been happy with the results. Again, this is only for hanging threads.

I have done this many times. Don't be afraid of it. It is perfectly safe, and it's what they do in the factory as well.

 

[Don L]

Good news! "Rare" shell colors are available....

Seems like only yesterday they were extinct.......