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[soqueriaterum]

What you've shown in your photos is a leather insole. The cork is beneath it.

I understand that. It's just that the leather insoles on these boots are below my expectation. Other than that, great boots, stoked that they made it through customs, and I'm sorry to fill the thread with this.

Just to explain better. The insole is very white, without the pinkish/skin tone I usually see on natural leather insoles. It is textured, with grains and has a rough feel which makes it look like something that was mashed together, sort of like Papier-Mâché.

Here is a picture of them and then leather insoles from two other brands. What do you think? To avoid surprises on future purchases, is this what a normal Alden insole looks like?

 

[REguy]

You've got completely normal insoles. Alden's insoles are cut from full pieces of leather. They're not some Chicken McMugget mishmash of leather scraps.

 

[zippyh]

What you've shown in your photos is a leather insole. The cork is beneath it.

I understand that. It's just that the leather insoles on these boots are below my expectation. Other than that, great boots, stoked that they made it through customs, and I'm sorry to fill the thread with this. Just to explain better. The insole is very white, without the pinkish/skin tone I usually see on natural leather insoles. It is textured, with grains and has a rough feel which makes it look like something that was mashed together, sort of like Papier-Mâché. Here is a picture of them and then leather insoles from two other brands. What do you think? To avoid surprises on future purchases, is this what a normal Alden insole looks like?

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Not trying to mock you or anything but my first thought was that's some next level pickiness.

 

[Skatenc123]

can somebody tell me how to get on the alden 2nd list please?

 

[Mutombo]



can somebody tell me how to get on the alden 2nd list please?

Sign up HERE

 

[smmrfld]



Not trying to mock you or anything but my first thought was that's some next level pickiness.

+1. Pinkish skin tone? Oy.

 

[what whale]

Shot of my Natural CXL PTB in the glorious summer sun (excuse the socks; I just threw something on whilst breaking them in around the house).

 

[unipair guy]

We have one left in this model. Snuff suede plain toe boot on barrie last, reverse welt, crepe sole. Size 6. $450 plus shipping. If you have any questions please send me a pm.

 

[Kevin Hung]

Will you all use coloring product like saphir cordovan cream in different color for ravello, whisky or cigar cordovan shoes?
What do you do for scuffs on the shoes?
I read some articles which stated to use deer bones on the scuffs, i have tried but seem useless.

 

[prez]

unlined color 8 cordovan ptb with cucinelli pants

 

[bkotsko]

This is NOT my auction.
However.... look at the pristine 9.5/10 condition these are in.
Per the listing the patina is "somewhat subtle".
Sorry for the aside...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Florsheim-I...cher-85-D-USA-Vtg-/121376110317#ht_197wt_1362

 

[tifosi]

^^ Those things look brand new.

 

[sazon]

Haven't posted any pix here in a while.

Some Ravello LWBs gave me inspiration this morning

 

[tifosi]

Damn, Saz. Back with a bang!!! Love it.

 

[sazon]

Has anyone heard from Yenni at J Gilbert, post her Alden factory tour about the Cognac Calf NST Boots?

These were supposed to ship from Alden on 5/26 last I heard from her, but radio silence since then.

Thanks