ALDEN

[Guest]

Doesn't that usually mean they're too big?

[illumin8em]

Hmm… Well, I could not go any smaller in size and wear them comfortably

[dave]

Mine squeaked in the heels, but it went away

[SharkSkin-Man]

Hello chaps.

I've been on the hunt for some Alden 403 boots for some time now, but not having much luck.
I've got small feet and need a UK6.5 - I cannot find anywhere in the UK that carries them that small, or anywhere in the US that will ship a pair over here.

If anyone could point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it!

[Graeme]

According to Alden's store locator there are a few places in the Netherlands and Germany that stock their products.

The Dutch shops are probably a good starting point. The staff in Sir Max speak English, so I'd drop them an email, and see if they can help.

[SharkSkin-Man]

Thanks, Graeme.

I've dropped them a mail, fingers crossed.

[SharkSkin-Man]

Had a couple of replies from Euro retailers, but all negative.
The search goes on…

[urbanwoodsman]

Just dropped my Indys off to get resoled with a Vibram lug sole. Excited to see how they look. Couldn't wear them if it was icy or wet out without slipping around.

[Giles]

[hasty]

@SharkSkin-Man:

Had a couple of replies from Euro retailers, but all negative.
The search goes on…

Have you tried Moulded Shoe in NYC? I bought my Indys instore, but I believe they offer International shipping.

[arrow]

Nice boots G!
I'm having my Black Indys resoled with vibram rubber wedge sole..  Hope they turn out ok.

[Finn666]

thanks for the pic G.! looking great…

[Anesthetist]

Fresh from getting a nice polish. Wore them picking pumpkins and the vines had done a number on them. They look almost new now!

[urbanwoodsman]

Alden Indy new sole, midsole, and welt.

[Megatron1505]

Nice.

[SpaceGnome]

Urb, you had that work done locally?

[derivative666]

Looks like a nice job to me. At least now you don't have to worry about breaking your neck with the normal sole. They are flat out dangerous in the winter.

[derivative666]

I will eventually send mine out to Alden and replace  with commando soles.

[urbanwoodsman]

Yeah there's no way I can wear the old sole in NYC during winter or any rain.

I had them done at B Nelson's in NYC. It cost about the same as sending to Alden I think but I was expecting it to be cheaper, that's why I went there. They did a good job. They can do the actual commando sole exactly like Alden does but I got the lug sole instead, seemed more aggressive. I really like the white welt stitching.

[derivative666]

405 are some great boots, not as beefy as White's but I find them to be the most comfortable.