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Hi Giles… I had it done in San Francisco (Al's Attire) for about $100.
Changing the sole from leather to rubber dramatically increases the comfort of these boots.
Plus, they look less dressy and pairs better with denim.

[Giles]

Great. I think an inspired decision.

G

[stever]

rubberised sole looks great on those. still classy, but a little more tough

[LandoCal126 0]

Beats, this looks right up your alley…

Alden for Epaulet 2-Stroke Indy Boot
http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-516/Alden-for-Epaulet-2-dsh-Stroke/Detail

[Beatle]

Holy cow..it does …7D already gone.....but thanks for pointing them out....lovely

[LandoCal126 0]

Hey, no problem. Did you see the Low-Top Roys? Now that I know you are a 7D I will remember that!

[Beatle]

I did…also - no 7D

[Dexter_]

Thanks to Jasonfoote303 for pointing it out to me… ShoeMart made this same shoe in snuff suede:

N, they have size 11 and 13 last time I looked.

[nixage]

Ohhh. that's pretty nice.  thx Dexter

[SimonQ.]

gnah, problems with uploading the pictures t_t

SimonQ.

[Dexter_]

Some new boots from LeatherSoul…

Saw these beauties in person this past weekend and they are very niiiiice! Must resist….

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Stay Strong Dexter… must be hard for you since you actually have access to these beauties!

[PETEROCK1]

@Dexter_:

Some new boots from LeatherSoul…

Saw these beauties in person this past weekend and they are very niiiiice! Must resist….

i love the black pair… but i need to find my wedding shoes/boots first  :-\

plus i owe arrow some mulah!

[Dexter_]

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Stay Strong Dexter… must be hard for you since you actually have access to these beauties!

Ha. Thanks A. I don't know why I keep coming up with excuses to head down Waikiki. "Honey, since we're here….." 

Pete, I think you'll find a good pair of boots for your wedding come July 1st.

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[Dexter_]

Looking good.

Rubber sole wins. Leather looks nice and elegant but for me its slip city.

[madmonday]

This thread has actually educated me on & helped me to appreciate Alden's.  When i looked at them they always looked like dress shoes being worn with jeans -imho- & i really wasn't too fond of it.  After looking at the way they wear & some of the styles I am actually considering taking the plunge. What would anyone recommend for a 1st pair for a newbie that usually wears workboots like Timberlands & Redwings & sneakers in a 8 1/2.

Any input is appreciated -sizing, different models, etc.-

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My choice…
Blackbird Alden Indy Edition (black soles).  They still have 8.5!
http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alden_4057_High_Work_Shoe_Indy_Boot_in_Black_16961.html

[Dexter_]

@monday:

Any input is appreciated -sizing, different models, etc.-

The Indy Boot is the gateway drug. The Chukka boot is also extremely popular. In the end, whichever you decide would be a great first pair. It won't be your last!

Re sizing, if you can't make it to a store that has Alden's, go to a decent shoe store and get your feet measured on a brannock device. This will give you a good baseline. The usual stockists will be more than willing to help you get the right size.

[madmonday]

thanks for the advice. will get my fred flintstones properly measured & than possibly take the plunge. . . just looking for local retailers so i can decide on a pair in person.

thanks again