** Official Alden Customization Thread **

[schmallo15]



Schmallo15:

Who did the work on your boots if you don't mind sharing?

Sure. It was Mr. Lin who runs Dr. Sole:

http://originaldrsole.tumblr.com/

 

[Alden of Carmel]

Sure. It was Mr. Lin who runs Dr. Sole:

http://originaldrsole.tumblr.com/

Thank you. Interesting short clip on hand-sewing of the welt.

 

[sazon]

sub!

 

[Kahuna75]

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I just recently discovered him...is that the Catspaw sole on those boots? I had just started researching who could do that.

And agree this is an excellent thread to start especially as I am going to start with mods on my Alden and AE's over the next year or so. Right now looking at probably 10 pairs that I want to change up somewhat.

 

[inn8chiro]

Nobody puts baby in the corner!!

That's how I feel when these retailers do special make ups. It's nothing you couldn't do for yourself with a base model.

 

[breck81]



Nobody puts baby in the corner!!

That's how I feel when these retailers do special make ups. It's nothing you couldn't do for yourself with a base model.

I try and buy the model as close to the end game as possible. Like if I can buy a shoe with antique edge and brass eyes, then I only have to pay extra for the sole conversion. Or some combo of that. Now if its a "rare" shell color, I'll buy first available and then hit up Randy for the custom work.

Fortunately Fran's Boone has had the models I've wanted with brass and antique. Most come with leather or crepe, so an upgrade to commando is cheaper than the whole shebang.

Stoked on this thread. Can't wait to see the sick makeups. When I eventually get my Whiskey PTBs, I wouldn't mind adding a honey colored commando sole

 

[Alden of Carmel]

From the archives, circa 1999:



Amber color commando sole Alden used to use on light colored shoes.

 

[Alden of Carmel]

Some really interesting customizations by this Instagram poster:







https://instagram.com/hobbyuncle/

I just noticed that he had the boot done with 6 agatine eyelets and 3 hooks instead of the normal 5 agatine eyelets and 4 hooks.

 

[Handcuffed]

How long does Randy ordinarily take to get back to you? I emailed him yesterday evening and I'm wondering if I should expect something today or tomorrow or if he is usually later.

 

[Alden of Carmel]

How long does Randy ordinarily take to get back to you? I emailed him yesterday evening and I'm wondering if I should expect something today or tomorrow or if he is usually later.

E-mail can take 2-3 days. It might be faster if you message him via one of his posts on Instagram.

https://instagram.com/randythecobbler/

 

[Alden of Carmel]

Alden ladies color 8 plain toe boot modified with Vibram lug sole. (2001)

 

[schmallo15]



Thank you.  Interesting short clip on hand-sewing of the welt.

No problem. First time I've seen a hand-sewing video. Didn't realize it was so much work!

I just recently discovered him...is that the Catspaw sole on those boots? I had just started researching who could do that.

And agree this is an excellent thread to start especially as I am going to start with mods on my Alden and AE's over the next year or so. Right now looking at probably 10 pairs that I want to change up somewhat.

He's got the Cat's Paw heels but I didn't get them, I went with the cork half sole and heel. For my next pair, I think I may give the Cat's Paw heels a try. You can see what he offers on his site and order directly as well:

http://www.drsole2011.com/dr-sole-originals.html

Admittedly, part of why I went with him was convenience (we're both located in Taipei) but I've been very pleased with his quality of work. Overseas shipping costs probably make it prohibitlvely expensive for some folks but I'm sure some of the other cobblers recommended here could do the work as well. It'd just be a matter of procuring the specific soles/heel's you're looking for.

 

[Handcuffed]



E-mail can take 2-3 days.  It might be faster if you message him via one of his posts on Instagram.

https://instagram.com/randythecobbler/

Still haven't heard back... I know you suggested reaching out via instagram, but I'm not sure how willing I'd be to take up someone's service if they don't respond to an email (which I obtained via their own website) within a week.

 

[inn8chiro]



Still haven't heard back... I know you suggested reaching out via instagram, but I'm not sure how willing I'd be to take up someone's service if they don't respond to an email (which I obtained via their own website) within a week.

Your email may have went to junk mail. Maybe he doesn't look at that. It has happened to me before. If you want to pm me your email address I can make sure he gets it. Or I can give you his phone number.

Cheers

Drew

 

[Alden of Carmel]

Lace Source

http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Flat-S...&qid=1438884344&sr=8-1&keywords=tz+boot+laces

http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Round-...&qid=1438884344&sr=8-5&keywords=tz+boot+laces