Should I use the Alden Restoration?

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by dunkin

subscribing to see the results of your restoration....

I wish I had them back so quickly! They are at Alden now getting fancied up. Im hoping for a quick turnaround, but maybe 4 more weeks... pics will be posted, for sure. I have high hopes for an awesome patina!

 

[SpooPoker]

THE SHOES ARE BACK!! SEE BELOW FOR BEFORE AND AFTERS.....

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Heres a few pics - you think they can be made gorgeous again?
...and does anyone have an idea how old/what last/what model?

Oh my, my. Those folks at Alden do some fiiiiine work. Mr. Postman blessed me with these today :

 

[jerrybrowne]

Wow, they did a great job. Congrats.

 

[forex]

Hells yeah,they look almost new. Great shoes Spooker.

 

[Ahab]

I really like those shoes. Very nice coloring.

 

[TheWGP]

Liking those a lot! I have to say that with Alden shells, the restoration seems to be almost always worth a shot, no matter how bad they look!

 

[AlanC]

The shoes look great--congratulations! I think that the price of new shell shoes makes the restoration expense particularly worthwhile.

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by AlanC

The shoes look great--congratulations! I think that the price of new shell shoes makes the restoration expense particularly worthwhile.

Wholeheartedly agree. I especially love the Horween stamp on the bottom.

 

[LaoHu]

Great results! Wear them in good health.

 

[JayJay]

Alden did a nice job on those. I need to send them a pair or two.

 

[dunkin]

they look great! makes me want to wear my aldens that much harder so i can send them in to be restored

 

[srivats]

Very good restoration job from alden. The uppers look fantastic.

 

[ilvwhtgrls]

looks great, I love the shoe

 

[makewayhomer]

the part inside the shoe that says "Alden Restoration" - what is that called? footbed? insole?

 

[jerrybrowne]

I've seen it referred to here as a heel pad.