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Cuttingboard

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Originally Posted by Thor
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Lots of dealers offer a black wingtip blucher in shell and/or calf- Alden of Carmel, Shoemart etc...perhaps not on the Leydon last...but it is a pretty common shoe... You should try emailing them- I have had pretty good success with that: [email protected]

Thanks...I plan on visiting my local (Washington DC) Alden store to see what they have to offer. At the very least, figure out my size since this will be my first Alden shoe purchase. Here's to hoping that they have a good selection. Do Alden shoes fit uniformly across the board? Just curious because I keep hearing about shoes with different lasts, etc.
 

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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard
Do Alden shoes fit uniformly across the board? Just curious because I keep hearing about shoes with different lasts, etc.


Now that is funny.
 

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Originally Posted by slide13

Anybody know what Alden is charging for a resole these days? How about turnaround time? I know I could call them, but they never answer their phone and I'm often not able to take a call back so it makes it tough.


$145.
 

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Originally Posted by HorseHide
Now that is funny.

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I'm was curious because so many of you are ordering shoes from Leather Soles, ShoeMart and Alden of Carmel, etc.
 

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Cuttingboard;3874496 said:
Originally Posted by Thor
Happy B-day to me...couldn't resist the call of the Shell...

They are so friggin' gorgeous that I almost do not want to wear them...almost
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From AofC on the leydon last:

Gorgeous boot, does this style come in a regular shoe?

I need a nice pair of black wingtips to wear with suits?

Happy Birthday to you. Great gift!

Originally Posted by randomkoreandude
alden x ls anny chukka boot
I love that shoe. Do those fit properly? Maybe a little big on the right foot?
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Good to see you around bro. Pretty cold out.

Originally Posted by rick
its funny what people like and don't like. i love my indy's i got the LS ultimate indy from tom. wore them this weekend and got 4 poeple who said wow those are great boots.
I love my Ultimate Indy's. Clearly stands out in a crowd.
 

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Originally Posted by LeatherSOUL
$145.
ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY FIVE DOLLARS?!

I kin get a whole pair of shoes for that!
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Ahab;3875377 said:
Originally Posted by Cuttingboard
I love that shoe. Do those fit properly? Maybe a little big on the right foot?
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Good to see you around bro. Pretty cold out.


nah fits perfectly ... prolly angle of pic and iphone combo

actually my right foot is a wee bit bigger than left

yes its freaking freezing ... we need to do another SF reunion
 

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Originally Posted by harrythedog
hey king stink,

checkout the leather soul page, they have a beautiful natty long wing!!!


Yeah I saw them but I just don't like the look of the crepe sole. If it wasn't for that I would have already placed my order.
 

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Originally Posted by mike f
Here are some poor pics of a new pair of Indy's in natural chrom....

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I really love these. First, they don't have the typical boxy looking moc toe, there is no stitching and they actually look more tailored or sleek. Second, the sole and heel treatment is far different. They are still heavy but sleek. The description of the shoe says the sole and heel is neoprene and cork, but it's a lot different than the Indy as can be seen. Actually has the appearance of an oiled leather.

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I'm really pleased I got these before they were gone and hope Alden does more in this pattern.

Please forgive the poor photo skills.


If anyone has these in a 10D, and need to unload them, I'll take them. These are terrific boots..
 

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Originally Posted by LeatherSOUL
$145.

Hello Tom,

I heard on the forums that Alden will no longer size down a width when they recraft a shoe. Can you confirm this?
 

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Can anyone point me to a retailer that has a cigar boot with commando sole for sale? It can be any type of boot, but just looking for that cigar goodness with a winter sole. Tried the usual places but have come up empty. Or if you have one for sale let me know (US11-11.5).
 

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Originally Posted by phantomx48
Can anyone point me to a retailer that has a cigar boot with commando sole for sale? It can be any type of boot, but just looking for that cigar goodness with a winter sole. Tried the usual places but have come up empty. Or if you have one for sale let me know (US11-11.5).

Alden DC has some cigar captoe boots on the Grant last with the commando sole. Beautiful boots.
 

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Is there anyone following this thread who's an employee at Alden? It'd be really cool to hear from someone making these great shoes and boots. I think they'd enjoy rockstar status around here.
 
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