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[Roggie Rog]

Yeah, I didn't this so. Thank you.

 

[Alcibiades]



Howdy folks. I just bought my first pair of Alden's: Shell Cordovan #8 Indy Boots with commando soles. I'm very excited to start wearing them. I'd like to ask about this break-in method that I keep hearing about. I'd also like to ask about taking care of them--I already have a pair of shoe trees. Shoe I put taps on these soles? I would imagine not. Thank you.

1) No taps
2) Shoe trees, yes (only Aldens I don't use shoe trees in are my brown leather Indy boots)
3) Use the mac break-in method to make sure they fit and break in well
4) Use the max method for shining. Buy Saphir Renovateur and Alden Color 8 Paste Wax

 

[Roggie Rog]

Awesome.

-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?
-I've been trying to find details on this mac method, please advise.
-Please school me on the max method for shining.

Thanks brother!

 

[NAMOR]



Awesome.

-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?
-I've been trying to find details on this mac method, please advise.
-Please school me on the max method for shining.

Thanks brother!

mac method for cleaning: http://lastedleather.com/Mac Method/Mac Method Cordovan.html

still need to clean up the site. looks awful on explorer

 

[Alcibiades]



Awesome.

-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?
-I've been trying to find details on this mac method, please advise.
-Please school me on the max method for shining.

Thanks brother!

1) I was talking about my classic non-cordovan Indy boots - I view those as more rugged. I'm sure some guys use trees in them
2) It's in the thread - search for "carpet"
3) http://theagatineeyelet.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-mac-method/

 

[NAMOR]



Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

cigar cap toe
argyles otc

you had me at "hello"

 

[Spencer]



-Why no shoe trees in your Indy boots?

Indy's are a bit more rugged and structured IMO. That and wedging a shoe tree in there can be a bit more challenging. I put tress in my Chukka boots, but not Indys.

 

[chantheman]



cigar cap toe
argyles otc

beautiful

 

[chantheman]



J.Gilbert "Plaza" last

those laces look longer than stock alden laces. true? if so info?

 

[applky]

you had me at "hello"

Indeed. I have those shoes in #8 and they're fantastic (style 2160 -- #8 Aberdeen captoe blucher), but the cigar version is on another level.

 

[HorseHide]



Indeed. I have those shoes in #8 and they're fantastic (style 2160 -- #8 Aberdeen captoe blucher), but the cigar version is on another level.

The cigar version is almost always in stock at Alden SF. I find it is one of my "go to" shoes. But, it is on the Aberdeen last and that means "no go" to many people.

 

[scb]

for those who wanted the recent alden leffot shoes, he put up a page showing what sizes are still left.

ravello cap toe boot is still in stock

http://leffot.com/2011/12/23/alden-roundup/

 

[cyc wid it]

New boot for Tassels in HK

 

[HorseHide]

^ Sweet. Where did you see that?

 

[LaymanX]



beautiful

A serious +1 from me..