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      LandoCal126 0
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      Sorry to hear the problems G. I only own one pair now and am going to keep it that way. Here are some interesting Alden's at cheap prices. Plus they do free shipping and there are always promotional codes for online stores…

      From the SF Alden Thread...
      @sockpuppets:

      shoe mart just rolled out thier alden irregulars sale- they have a ton of them. $389 for these is a crazy good deal.


      $289 on these bad boys in 11.


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        Giles,

        That's a real bitch.  The Alden horror stories I've heard make me cringe, although I did recently purchase a pair through Leather Soul; having a reputable seller like Tom who backs up his products is reassuring, and I'd bet that Alden maintains a higher standard on products produced for him.

        That being said, I can relate to your situation because I had a similar experience with Wings + Horns.  Long story short, they shit on me as a customer.  I swore off ever buying anything from them again.  However, the retailer and bootmaker involved in the fiasco provided top notch service and I would give them my business again without question.  In fact, I bought another pair of boots direct from the bootmaker and couldn't be happier with them.

        After reading your posts I'm getting all riled up about those boots again.  I can't believe I was merciful enough to not tee off on Wings + Horns on a public forum like you have with Alden.  No mercy, I like your style 😉

        As I customer, I appreciate your sentiment that the customer comes first.  I would not hesitate to give you my business.

        Good luck with your next boot  purchase!

        FS: Old Joe Horsehide Engineer Boots

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        • ChrisC
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          Sorry to hear your problems, Giles.  What happened with your boots is unquestionably a manufacturing failure.  The welt should never, ever separate from the upper like that.  That's poor build quality.  Period.  However, as you said, that's not the primary issue.  The real problem is that Alden essentially sold you not just one, but two pairs of boots with issues, and then when you rightfully asked for the company to stand behind its product, Alden told you to screw off.  That's no way to run a company.  Well, it's a way to run a company into the ground…

          Oh, and I've read about how there are two levels of quality- Alden and Alden of New England, as Omega mentioned, and frankly, I have to say that if it's true, that's complete crap.  Aldens are expensive and their quality, regardless of whether they're "of New England" or not should be better than this.  I've never had a pair of shoes blow out like that and if I spent $400+ on a pair that did that, I'd be looking to shove them down someone's throat.

          Again, sorry things went so badly for you.

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            Omega Man
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            @Giles:

            I do have to say that I have 5 or 6 other pairs of Aldens that I have had no problems with but Aldens attitude to an obvious quality issue was IMO appalling.

            I dunno what to buy next.

            G

            Hey G, how about Dayton Boots?  A Canadian Boot maker  ;)!
            http://www.daytonboots.com/history

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            • GilesG
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              They look great but a little too hardcore for me…G

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • SimonS
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                The Dayton Driver Red is a nice looking work style boot.

                Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities - Frank Lloyd Wright

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  Response so far:

                  "If you're using these as a hiking boot I would maybe suggest a different brand. Alden shoes and boots are mainly used for lifestyle and casual functions"

                  Quite frankly, on a $400plus pair of boots, I'd expect them to last more than 12 wears of almost anything I can think of doing with them.  Christ, Indiana Jones put them through a load more shit than I have.. :D…G

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    Rumor has it they fell apart after "The Last Crusade", that's why he replaced them in the newest movie. 😛

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                    • thomasnunnallyT
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                      Seriously crappy response…they are boots for gods sake!

                      Out with the new! In with the old!

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                      • nixageN
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                        @Giles:

                        Response so far:

                        "If you're using these as a hiking boot I would maybe suggest a different brand. Alden shoes and boots are mainly used for lifestyle and casual functions"

                        Quite frankly, on a $400plus pair of boots, I'd expect them to last more than 12 wears of almost anything I can think of doing with them.  Christ, Indiana Jones put them through a load more shit than I have.. :D…G

                        Is that from Alden or the dealer?  Just curious.

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          From the retailer.  He has aked me to ship them back and see if he can get a credit fron Alden.  So the sorry tale is that I will have paid about USD200 in shipping fee's for a boot that I wore 12 times.  Nice….

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • nixageN
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                            that sux.  let us know on what shoe/boot you decide on next.

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                            • hecticH
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                              I never understand shit service, via one simple action you would have remained a delighted Alden customer, now you hate them. Duh.

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Beggars belief really….G

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  @Giles:

                                  Response so far:

                                  "If you're using these as a hiking boot I would maybe suggest a different brand. Alden shoes and boots are mainly used for lifestyle and casual functions"

                                  This lad should be fired, and pelted with the heaviest of Alden boots on his way to his (probably pink) Nissan.

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                                  • namenessN
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                                    Here I was thinking about getting a pair of Alden Roy boots…  guess I'll be re-thinking that.

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                                    • nixageN
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                                      I almost wanted to cancel my order, but I think I'll give them a shot.  Seems to be hit or miss.  I can feel Giles' pain though since he's in the UK and it's difficult to send stuff back and forth.

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        @Seul:

                                        This lad should be fired, and pelted with the heaviest of Alden boots on his way to his (probably pink) Nissan.

                                        Hey! what's wrong with Nissans?

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                                        • BeatleB
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                                          nameness - the Roy Boot is solid

                                          We can do anything

                                          http://bybeatle.com

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                                          • BeatleB
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                                            I apologize in advance…

                                            We can do anything

                                            http://bybeatle.com

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