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Just picked up some Alden Plain Toe Boots in Smooth Tobacco Chamois ShoeMart.

They came with the following imperfections:




I emailed TheShoeMart back, and their support said that the cuts are there due to the construction of the shoe.
If I'm unsatisfied, I can send them back for a full refund.

I'm curious are these imperfections to be expected due to the welt construction?
Why are there two cuts and a slight dent in the sole of one, and only 1 cut on the other?

Thanks in advance for your info :)
 

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^ That's perfectly normal. I can't give you the full run down but those are not imperfections.
 

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Very slight scuff / frays, that area is more rough like wood than all the other regions which are a smooth brown.
But maybe it's just me being nit picky
 

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Great photo @chipshot -- I'm currently standing facing that same dilemma in Durham--lined or unlined--it's a tough one.
 

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Great looking cigars sir. Lovely color and shine. So nice to see you sharing your pictures regularly again.


nephew,
thank you
 

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Uncle, your Cigar CT Boots are absolutely amazing. They have just a perfect color and of course a great shine. Your Argyles look good!

-Mike


nephew,
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Great photo @chipshot -- I'm currently standing facing that same dilemma in Durham--lined or unlined--it's a tough one.

Standard thread advice is BOTH! I use unlined in the hot months and lined in the cool months. Rotation in Alden's is key..
 

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Just picked up some Alden Plain Toe Boots in Smooth Tobacco Chamois ShoeMart. They came with the following imperfections: I emailed TheShoeMart back, and their support said that the cuts are there due to the construction of the shoe. If I'm unsatisfied, I can send them back for a full refund. Total non-issue. These are artisan shoes/boots and hence have very mild imperfections. If you can't handle these mild artisan imperfections then go back to your previous shoes. I'm curious are these imperfections to be expected due to the welt construction? Why are there two cuts and a slight dent in the sole of one, and only 1 cut on the other? Thanks in advance for your info :)
 

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Recent purchase, Alden x Leffot Hudson Captoe in dark brown regina grain calfskin on commando.

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