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[cfull]

What do you guys do to waterproof (or water-resist) leather soles?

 

[makewayhomer]

Originally Posted by cfull

What do you guys do to waterproof (or water-resist) leather soles?

vibram (rubber covers that a cobbler can put on)

it also adds to the life of the sole, and imo grip as well

 

[colins]

Originally Posted by david3558

More pictures coming tomorrow, as it's dark out. Excuse the bathroom setting - best lighting in the apartment on short notice.

Alden for Leather Soul: The Ultimate Jumper

DO WANT.

 

[sinnedk]

Hi, I have a pair of Aldens for sale take a look: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...06#post4103306 i love them but they are too small for me

 

[banis]

whiskey lhs

 

[wj4]

To those who bought Irregulars from Shoemart before, do you think it's worth the money? Please feel free to share your 2 cents. Thanks.

 

[MickCollins1916]

cigar longwings today

 

[phaseshift]

Originally Posted by jet

Been wanting AF43s for a long time now and think I might be close to pulling the trigger soon. What's sizing like for the ones you own, where did you buy them from and most importantly let's see pics of your Aldens.

I'm editing this post to put in borderline's Alden dealers:

Leather Soul
http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/category/brands/alden/
Many special items, rapid sellouts, stores in Hawaii and Beverly Hills

The Shoe Mart
http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-shoes/bt-ald.html
Online with shop in Connecticut. Many styles.

Alden Shop
http://www.aldenshop.com/
Online with shop in San Francisco. Many styles.

O'Connells
http://shop.oconnellsclothing.com/dress_shoes.php

Sherman Brothers
http://www.shermanbrothers.com/brand...S&BrandCode=AL
Three stores in Pennsylvania. Occasional sales.

J. Crew
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/s...enForJCrew.jsp
Indy Boots and Longwings

Winn Perry
http://shop.winnperry.com/collections/alden
Special items, including waterlock soles

Leffot
http://blog.leffot.com/category/footwear/alden-brands/
Special items, store in NY

Ben Silver
http://www.bensilver.com/Alden-American-Shoes.html

Orvis
http://www.orvis.com/
A few models.

Moulded Shoe
http://mouldedshoe.com/alden1.html
Specializes in Modified Last, located in NYC.

Unionmade
http://www.unionmadegoods.com/alden_Mens.html

Blackbird
http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alden_Mens.html

Context
http://www.contextclothing.com/brand.php?brand=Alden
Some collaborations.

Epaulet
http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/t...den/Categories
Special items, located in Brooklyn, NY.

Renners Fine Boots & Shoes
http://www.rennersbootsshoes.com/aldenshoes1.html
Renners has a decent selection of Alden shoes and boots and their customer service is great.

Sky Valet
http://www.skyvalet1.com/Alden.aspx
Mail order plus shop in Washington, D.C.

Europe:

The Bureau
http://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/brand/58/alden/
Menswear store in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

why did I have to look at this thread...now that I know Leather Sole is 15 minutes away from me in Bev Hills....I thought my shopping was done for this month.Digging the Ultimate Jumper Boot

 

[ChrisGold]

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

cigar longwings today

Very nice, great color... how old?

 

[framus]

After a month and a half, a relasting by Alden, and walking about a bit in watery slush to help mold the boots to my feet, my Ravello Wingtips are now comfortable and I'm keeping them for the next 30 years! One thing, as a result of getting the boots wet I have some slight stains (see pic) I hope that this can be taken out using a shoe cream or Saphir RÃ

novateur. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. The scratch below the stain is from riding my bike to work. Hey they're tough boots right? I'm sure that'll come out with a bit of cream and brushing.

 

[randomkoreandude]

wow crazy ... i never even thought about riding my bike in aldens ... i mean idont baby mine, but just never was an option for me haha

 

[ChrisGold]

Originally Posted by framus

After a month and a half, a relasting by Alden, and walking about a bit in watery slush to help mold the boots to my feet, my Ravello Wingtips are now comfortable and I'm keeping them for the next 30 years! One thing, as a result of getting the boots wet I have some slight stains (see pic) I hope that this can be taken out using a shoe cream or Saphir RÃ

novateur. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. The scratch below the stain is from riding my bike to work. Hey they're tough boots right? I'm sure that'll come out with a bit of cream and brushing.

For step one, I would brush until my arms were going to fall off, then rest and brush some more.

 

[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by ChrisGold

Very nice, great color... how old?

Thanks, I got these ones in August 2009.

 

[framus]

Originally Posted by ChrisGold

For step one, I would brush until my arms were going to fall off, then rest and brush some more.

So true, I had another pretty big scratch and just brushed and brushed and it literally disappeared.

 

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by framus

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. The scratch below the stain is from riding my bike to work. Hey they're tough boots right? I'm sure that'll come out with a bit of cream and brushing.

You want to use wax, not cream, on your shells.