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rick · Jun 7, 2010

Originally Posted by slappy

Well we could design a shoe wed all agree on, personally I want some variant of an Indy boot. Then you place the order with Alden, this part might get a bit complicated as they might require you to run a clothing business, but I could navigate that Im pretty confident. It takes about 6 months. Prices are much lower.

i might be down let me know what your thinking design wise.

Seafinch · Jun 7, 2010

Originally Posted by slappy

Anyone down for a MTO thing? Wed need 12+ people in it.

I might be down for a variation of the indy boot (maybe a plain toe)... Keep me posted.

slappy · Jun 7, 2010

Well Im just throwin it out there. Has this been done before? People buy Aldens all the time on here and have been known to wait months for them. It would surprise me if such a gathering of the minds has never occurred. Unless Alden makes it difficult to order like this.

makewayhomer · Jun 7, 2010

perhaps if you could order my dream boot:

Plain Toe
Ravello
Speed lacing
Barrie last
Double leather soul

makewayhomer · Jun 7, 2010

what would you guys say the "range" of a cigar shell LHS is?

jeans?
khakis?
greay wool/flannel trousers?
shorts?
charcoal window pane trousers?

Joenobody0 · Jun 7, 2010

Originally Posted by slappy

Anyone down for a MTO thing? Wed need 12+ people in it.

I'd love to do this, but not for any sort of Indy boot. Also, I'm not sure Alden would take an order for anything with: Whiskey, Cigar, or Ravelo. We should get confirmation from the company before people get too excited for any of these.

jasonfoote303 · Jun 7, 2010

Originally Posted by slappy

Well we could design a shoe wed all agree on, personally I want some variant of an Indy boot. Then you place the order with Alden, this part might get a bit complicated as they might require you to run a clothing business, but I could navigate that Im pretty confident. It takes about 6 months. Prices are much lower.
I love the idea of another StyleForum shoe or boot. (Leathersoul did one of these in the past I believe) the waiting list for the exotic (whiskey, cigar, ravello) shell colors is possibly indefinite. any of the calf or shell in black or #8 can be done in the 6 month range. I think a wholesale account would be required as well.

velomane · Jun 7, 2010

Originally Posted by velomane

If you say whiskey or ravello shell chukka, I'm in.

Originally Posted by jhcam8

Get 'em at Shoemart.

Yes, but alas, not in a C width.

slappy · Jun 7, 2010

Yes I believe a wholesale account would be needed, but I think that could be had. One person would basically need to act as the seller and claim they are starting up an online shoe store or something. I believe the prices would be significantly reduced, basically multiply the retail cost by probably 1/2 - 2/3.

Dewey · Jun 8, 2010

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

what would you guys say the "range" of a cigar shell LHS is?

jeans?
khakis?
greay wool/flannel trousers?
shorts?
charcoal window pane trousers?

yes to all

Vaitek · Jun 8, 2010

Originally Posted by Vaitek

Yea, I'm definitely going to be getting a lot of use out of these. Anyone know the proper care for this type? I emailed leather soul and they are going to ask Alden. LS said they didn't think brushing would be good for them since they are oiled. I'll post back when I hear from them.

Originally Posted by Vaitek

Got the brown reverse oiled chamois Pitt boots from Leather Soul.

Originally Posted by Leather Soul

Yes, I received a reply from Alden, and the following is the explanation.

"We recommend minimal care for this leather: letting mud dry, then brushing it off is just about the only regular maintenance this leather needs. As Chamois is an oiled leather, there may come a time when the leather seems to be drying out a bit. If that happens, rubbing a small amount of Neet's Foot Oil will restore the darker oiled color, and keep the boots feeling supple and flexible."

So looks like I won't be needing to do much except brushing off dried debris and oil rarely.

Biggie_Robs · Jun 8, 2010

Congrats on a good looking, easy maintenance boot!

Razele · Jun 8, 2010

Those are nice. I'm thinking of dropping on them too.

Should have gotten the LS Safari Boot, damn

bbhewee · Jun 8, 2010

Originally Posted by slappy

Well Im just throwin it out there. Has this been done before? People buy Aldens all the time on here and have been known to wait months for them. It would surprise me if such a gathering of the minds has never occurred. Unless Alden makes it difficult to order like this.

I would be down as well on sheer principle.

Thor · Jun 8, 2010

I would definitely be in for a plain toe boot in Cigar or Ravello...would be willing to wait quite a while. ...would also love long-wing boots in Cigar. Just sayin'

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