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bigskydream · Sep 11, 2009

Anybody know where else to buy these Aldens:

Blackbird only has a few sizes left
http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alde...ede_12960.html

Are they the same as these from Shoe Mart (quite a bit less expensive) -

Colors really look different in pics.

robin · Sep 11, 2009

Yes, they're the same ones that shoemart has. (they're Alden stock models in fact)

LOL at blackbird's price.

jet · Sep 11, 2009

Cue fok coming in and defending them.

LeatherSOUL · Sep 11, 2009

Any Alden dealer can get you those chukkas. They're available in tan, snuff, and dark brown.

james_timothy · Sep 11, 2009

For instance, the forum affiliate Epaulet stocks them.

mechanical pencil · Sep 12, 2009

And I have a pair for sale on Ebay right now...
Ahem...

Blog Marley · Sep 12, 2009

Anyone know where to get the chukka for cheap? or a cheaper alternative?

Epaulet · Sep 12, 2009

Originally Posted by james_timothy

For instance, the forum affiliate Epaulet stocks them.
Yup, I've got them in Snuff Suede - the Medium brown color. But we can easily order them for you in Sand and get it in 1-2 days. The color from the Shoe Mart is a pretty good representation. The blackbird boots are the same item, just not color balanced properly. And WTF with Blackbird's pricing? Did anyone at that store even look at the MSRP? Ridiculous.

winston · Sep 12, 2009

Originally Posted by Epaulet

Yup, I've got them in Snuff Suede - the Medium brown color. But we can easily order them for you in Sand and get it in 1-2 days. The color from the Shoe Mart is a pretty good representation. The blackbird boots are the same item, just not color balanced properly.

And WTF with Blackbird's pricing? Did anyone at that store even look at the MSRP? Ridiculous.

I don't see them on your site. What's your price for them?

Epaulet · Sep 12, 2009

Originally Posted by winston

I don't see them on your site. What's your price for them?

I'm actually working on that now - we've finally got a few stock items to run alongside them. I'll get them online by Monday after I can shoot some proper photos.

Our price is $365, including free shipping in the US.

fashunhor · Sep 12, 2009

After seeing the new Roy and Tanker boot I am thinking of getting a pair. I have learned that the Barrie last is .5 a size bigger. I wear a 10.5 in Vans and a 9.5 in Redwings. What size should I get for Aldens?

fashunhor · Sep 12, 2009

Originally Posted by robin

It's easier and cheaper to replace a worn down leather toe than it is to replace an entire crepe sole.

So is a crepe sole a weakness in the long run? I know it makes them more comfortable but I have a pair of Clark Desert boots and the crepe sole has worn faster than other tougher soled boots.

Racove · Sep 12, 2009

#8 shell captoe bluchers or boots? decisions decisions

would a #8 shell indy boot be too casual for a suit?

jaydc7 · Sep 12, 2009

Originally Posted by fashunhor

So is a crepe sole a weakness in the long run? I know it makes them more comfortable but I have a pair of Clark Desert boots and the crepe sole has worn faster than other tougher soled boots.

The alden crepe soul is much harder to wear than clarks.

JohnnyLaw · Sep 12, 2009

Originally Posted by Racove

would a #8 shell indy boot be too casual for a suit?

The Indy boot would look weird with a suit.

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