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[lagsun]



Classic Indy boots are great for this. The Indy 403 may be in my future.

Yep! I just bought a pair of 403 for this exact reason.

For those in the Northeast, can the 403 be used as a winter boot? My son just started college in Boston...

 

[stevent]



For those in the Northeast, can the 403 be used as a winter boot? My son just started college in Boston...

Get him the 404 Kudu, much better for snow

 

[epc2]

Guys do you think living in hot weather(south Fl and caribeann) I'll get enough use from a Jcrew CTB , I have one on BO but thinking about an unlined PTB in color 8, what do you guys think? This will be my first color 8 shoe and I don't own any boots? I know they're different shoes but just one color 8 for me now.

Thanks,

 

[newbiealden]

I'm from Boston and have worn the 403s the past two winters. They are terrible on days wear there is ice. Anything you wear here in the winter should have a commando sole on them.

 

[i10casual]



Speaking of 403s. Do you guys wear your Indy boots with flannel and tweed trousers or are they too dressy for the Indy?

They maybe a little formal for the Indy. I've tried and it just didn't feel right. I'm sure some tweed material could work out though.

 

[lagsun]



Get him the 404 Kudu, much better for snow

I'm from Boston and have worn the 403s the past two winters.  They are terrible on days wear there is ice.  Anything you wear here in the winter should have a commando sole on them.

Thanks.

 

[i10casual]

I wish I had commando souls on my 403. That would speed up my walking on icy sidewalks.
I've worn the 403 on a ranch a few times this summer. It only makes them look better.

 

[NAMOR]

Have you considered a rubber topy or do you need even more traction?

 

[budapest12]



Have you considered a rubber topy or do you need even more traction?

I'm risking being yelled at but who is a fan of the rubber topy? Heard so much contradictory stuff on this my head spins. Don't mean to start up a rehashed debate for the umpteenth time, though.

 

[NAMOR]

quickly brushed the ravello nst today

 

[tifosi]



quickly brushed the ravello nst today

Holy bejesus. Amazing. Totally jealous, Namor.

 

[wildstar]

everything about this post is beautiful, funny, comforting

Thanks Namor (and all!). Her comment definitely makes these a little more special

 

[wildstar]

quickly brushed the ravello nst today

 

[tifosi]

Just for fun...a little Alden family shot:

 

[wildstar]

Just for fun...a little Alden family shot:

Good looking family there tifosi! That will cover most of your needs, but of course not all of your wants