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robin · Feb 2, 2009

Originally Posted by GoSurface

Robin, they shouldn't hurt at all, or they shouldn't hurt at all after breaking them in?
What's making your feet hurt exactly? Mine caused some sore heels for the first day, but I don't remember them giving me much other trouble.

Go Surface · Feb 2, 2009

Originally Posted by robin

What's making your feet hurt exactly? Mine caused some sore heels for the first day, but I don't remember them giving me much other trouble.

I don't know. Probably all of the walking I did showing the gays around. I wore them non stop on Georgetowns/DC's uneven pavement, bricked, cracked sidewalks. I just asked another Alden lover, and he said his feet hurt like hell for awhile too. Up until like 50 wears.

London · Feb 2, 2009

I have a pair of Indy's, and they shouldn't make your feet hurt.

zippyh · Feb 2, 2009

I have 5 pairs of Indy's (calf, suede, cordo).
None of them hurt while breaking in.

Go Surface · Feb 2, 2009

Well damn, I didn't know we all had the same type of feet.

robin · Feb 2, 2009

I think xchen has said that his were uncomfortable for awhile.

MiniW · Feb 2, 2009

Originally Posted by RFX45

Sorry, I'm not very familiar with Alden shoes. How durable are cork compared to rubber? Good enough for a few days of rain a year? How's the traction on it? Better than leather I presume?
traction is great for wet pavement/rain. however it is useless for snow. I walked like 10 feet on snowy dirt and the smoothness of the sole caused me to almost fall over a few times. I am hoping to get commando soles once the original wear out. Don't ask me if this is possible or not because I don't know, it is just a hope. Also the Indy's were one of the most comfortable Aldens for me personally. They rubbed against me bad in two spots but that went away after 5 short wears. If they hurt you really bad, I suspect they are not the right size OR the tru-balance last is not ideal for your feet. Either way I hope they get better soon.

dfagdfsh · Feb 2, 2009

so I'm thinking about picking up a pair of boots from leather soul, and these are the styles I'm considering:

ultimate indy
indy in vintage leather
plain toe boot

any thoughts/personal experiences?

bdeuce22 · Feb 2, 2009

Originally Posted by Teger

so I'm thinking about picking up a pair of boots from leather soul, and these are the styles I'm considering: ultimate indy indy in vintage leather plain toe boot any thoughts/personal experiences?
i would go with the plain toe over the indy. i am waiting for my cap-toe in #8 shell (due this month, i think). #8 is more versatile. i was going to get the ultimate indy, but couldn't bring myself to spend the premium for boots that were going to be beaters for the most part.

dfagdfsh · Feb 2, 2009

I really wish they did an ultimate indy in black suede

ghulkhan · Feb 2, 2009

stfu teger

dfagdfsh · Feb 2, 2009

daddy's check late this month?

bdeuce22 · Feb 2, 2009

if there was enough interest Leathersoul could probably get one ordered.

dfagdfsh · Feb 2, 2009

well, anyone else interested? we could start a list. I'll email tom and see what he says..

ghulkhan · Feb 2, 2009

Originally Posted by Teger

daddy's check late this month?

he doesnt send me checks. he puts cash into my account so its instantly available.

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