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    Licorice Noose
    Joined: 13 Aug 2011

    why not just order a replacement pair and sell them to get a pair of boots that won't fall apart?

    That was the original plan, but the Danners have actually been the most durable and comfortable boots that i've worn. My Aldens were absolute shit, Red Wings were tough, but not near as comfortable, Quoddys are really comfortable, but sacrifice durability. I think the Danners should last now that i'm replacing the Cristy sole with a sierra sole. I really liked the Patterson boot they did a while back and these should now have a similar look with the added durability of rough out over nubuck. I like military inspired clothing, so it just seemed like the best way to go stylistically and practically.

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      @Licorice:

      My Aldens were absolute shit

      Nailed it.  Completely useless for doing anything more taxing than walking in them (occasionally)…...When my second pair failed, I was advised by the vendor, that if I wanted to actually walk in my Indy's, I should consider another brand....

      "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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        Megatron1505
        見習いボス
        Joined: 10 Jul 2011

        Weirdly, unlike most other areas of quality work wear that we're all into, price is no guarantee of quality in footwear. I have a pair of Dr Martens Valin oxfords that I have worn on and off for almost 4 years now and they are still pretty much in mint condition. They cost me £19.

        The failings of Danner and Alden as described above are absolutely inexcusable though, especially considering their price point and target market.

        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          Agree 100%.

          When I was rebuilding the house and effectively worked as a contractor for 12 months, I bought a pair of Screwfix (US brothers, read Home Depot) steel toes.  They cost me USD20, and I still use them now when I need a steel toe….

          Love, Imelda xxxx

          "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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            Megatron1505
            見習いボス
            Joined: 10 Jul 2011

            You've really taken this Imelda alter ego to heart haven't you?  :-\

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              I think perhaps it was you who started it…..(But, yes)......

              "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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                tatmantall
                Joined: 24 Dec 2012

                the hell….imageshack now charges? looks like I need to find a new place to upload my pictures. Any suggestions? Does the forum have the capability to allow us to upload directly? I know I am on a sneaker forum that has quite a large following and we are able to upload directly from whatever source (i.e. phone, ipad, whatever) just thought that might be a cool option if it is possible, but really dont know the first thing about that stuff so just a side suggestion spawning from my rant about imagequack

                "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                  Seth
                  Joined: 22 Jan 2013

                  I use http://imgur.com/ to upload pics for posting here.

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                    Megatron1505
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                    @Giles:

                    I think perhaps it was you who started it…..(But, yes)......

                    It was actually Mclain…. I just jumped on the bandwagon.

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      jdl1279
                      Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                      I can direct upload from my personal cpu with no problems, use tapatalk for mobile uploads.

                      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                        tatmantall
                        Joined: 24 Dec 2012

                        gotcha. looks like tapatalk it is, thanks

                        "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                          DougNg
                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                          When I was in investigations and we had new people that needed boots for inspecting food manufacturers, I always gave a simple answer they wouldn't believe: go to an Army/Navy surplus store and buy a pair of "jungle boots". $20, and I believe some of them are still using those boots six years later.

                          Food manufacturing plants is one of the craziest environments I can think of. They can be wet, dusty, hot, cold, slippery, and riddled with sharp objects on the floor, all in the same plant

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            Licorice Noose
                            Joined: 13 Aug 2011

                            I thought I may be the only one that felt that way about Alden. Can't believe the response they gave you, G. Maybe ill try to swing a pair of the rough out IH Vibergs this summer if the Danners dont end up working out. Im not ready to give up on them just yet.

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                              Anesthetist
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 14 May 2011

                              @Licorice:

                              I thought I may be the only one that felt that way about Alden. Can't believe the response they gave you, G. Maybe ill try to swing a pair of the rough out IH Vibergs this summer if the Danners dont end up working out. Im not ready to give up on them just yet.

                              Thought about White's? I have had good luck with my Alden's, but maybe I'll keep them for shorter walks to preserve them.

                              IG: bluehandsslim

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                                summ3rhays
                                Joined: 28 Nov 2012

                                I've had good luck with my Indy's *** knock on wood ***. I don't like the way they feel on the MC so I only wear them on days I drive.

                                IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                                  Licorice Noose
                                  Joined: 13 Aug 2011

                                  Well, Danner ended up doing alright. They rushed my boots through the shop and instead of a 6 week wait, it took 2 days. It looks like they even refunded my payment. On top of that, they're shipping them quick so I should have them for a hike this weekend. Hard to rant about that.

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                                    summ3rhays
                                    Joined: 28 Nov 2012

                                    That's more like it.  Great news LN

                                    IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                                      Licorice Noose
                                      Joined: 13 Aug 2011

                                      I'm pretty stoked. they turned out great. Fancy boots be damned!

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                                        Finn666
                                        Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                        great news LN!

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                                          summ3rhays
                                          Joined: 28 Nov 2012

                                          My wife backed into my car with her monster Sequoia. The MINI has 2 small dents and a broken headlight.  Estimate is over $2000. Since it was both out cars we get to enjoy both deductibles.
                                          Ugh.

                                          IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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