ALDEN
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Will Alden re-last boots? As in change from a Tribalance last to a narrower last?
^those look great by the way
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^ true story.
thanks for sharing those images. they look awesome, what leather are they?
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Will Alden re-last boots? As in change from a Tribalance last to a narrower last?
^those look great by the way
I've heard it's even hard to get them to do basic changes like using a slightly different sole. A last change might be a big ask, but you never know.
^ true story.
thanks for sharing those images. they look awesome, what leather are they?
Yeah, I was happy with the results. They're Color 8 Chromexcel, if I remember correctly. The color might be a little off because they've had a hard life and I have no idea how to take good pictures.
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How old are those? I'm curious how long those plantation crepe soles last, and you clearly scraped every last mile out of them before the resole. I admire that.
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@Ragehaver , i think you just stopped me from selling a pair of these. I will now attempt to wear them & be half as awesome as you.
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How old are those? I'm curious how long those plantation crepe soles last, and you clearly scraped every last mile out of them before the resole. I admire that.
I bought them in 2010. I probably wore them 3-4 times a week (or more) for about 2 years and then on occation after that. I'd say the crepe sole held up longer than I expected, and the flexibility and comfort is worth the reduction in lifespan. They're dangerous as hell in the rain though.
I was alternating wears with a pair of wolverine 1kms. Those leather souls gave out long before the Roys, but throwing on some vibram pads is a bit easier than a full Alden restoration.
@Ragehaver , i think you just stopped me from selling a pair of these. I will now attempt to wear them & be half as awesome as you.
Roys out of retirement!
Found a couple older pics.
Pretty beat:
Actual hobo shoes, and this was probably a year or two before I sent them in.
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So you saved these for a day or two
Have to be honest & say I'm itching for a pair of White's classic work boots
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Have to be honest & say I'm itching for a pair of White's classic work boots
Yeah whites classics are awesome but you can't deny the comfort on those Roys. Totally different look, so it makes sense if you want something more rugged.
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true, true . . . I should of grabbed these
http://epauletnewyork.com/products/blackjack-plain-toe-boot-in-black-lady-calfskin
or
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Brown_High_Boot_213.htm
or
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Black_High_Boot_214.htm
will put images tonight, maybe
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@madmonday You might want to check out Nick's Boots. They are going to start making a line of low heeled boots that remind me a lot of Alden, but I bet the quality will be way better. From everything I've heard Alden QC has gone way done, while the price keeps going up.
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thanks for the recommendation.
I actually think I'm going to go another route & grab a pair of White's come this summer.
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^hell yeah
Worth 28 bucks? I found them at an antique store and can't decide if I want 'em.
