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    tigerpac
    Joined: 18 Apr 2012

    The death of Alden qc is a bit overplayed imo.  Not that they're aren't issues.  But they still make some very high quality models.

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      seawolf
      Mod Squad
      Joined: 28 Oct 2011

      Having owned both White's and Wesco's, there's no comparison. Wesco, to me, is a better boot in every way.

      Also, this….

      @tigerpac:

      The death of Alden qc is a bit overplayed imo.  Not that they're aren't issues.  But they still make some very high quality models.

      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

      @zeebeeleather

      last edited by 25 Apr 2015, 01:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        superfuzz
        Joined: 31 Dec 2012

        I actually haven't had any problems with Alden QC issues on any of my pairs, so I shouldn't spread that rumor. I haven't bought a pair in a few years tho.

        last edited by 26 Apr 2015, 19:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          rocket
          Joined: 6 Jan 2011

          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

          It's all humbug, like everywhere
          R.I.P. Geo

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            sabergirl
            見習いボス
            Joined: 4 Oct 2013

            Worth 28 bucks? I found them at an antique store and can't decide if I want 'em.

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            last edited by 6 Jul 2015, 23:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              derivative666
              Joined: 30 Jan 2011

              ^hell yeah

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

              last edited by 6 Jul 2015, 23:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                4c
                Banned
                Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                ^ this

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                  DrBabyhorse
                  Joined: 28 Dec 2012

                  They look pretty sweet to me. Even if you don't like them I bet you can sell them for more than 28 bucks.

                  Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

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                    sabergirl
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                    Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                    Sweet. Thanks for the advice, y'all.

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                      tigerpac
                      Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                      Let us know how they turn out

                      last edited by 9 Jul 2015, 16:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        sabergirl
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                        Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                        I like 'em. They are in great condition. Just a few little scuffs, but nothing a little treatment wouldn't fix. They fit pretty well, too. Not a style of shoe that I rock very often, so they feel a little stiff on top of my foot. Maybe if they were a little wider? Not sure if this is the sizing info, but it's all I got:

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                        last edited by 10 Jul 2015, 00:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          apba1166
                          Joined: 20 Dec 2010

                          If you lightly oil them on the inside with any number of the leather treatments and then wedge in a shoe tree for a few days you can perhaps stretch the top a bit, just enough, and your instep, if you can wear them a few hours at a time, will stretch them a bit more over time.

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                            seawolf
                            Mod Squad
                            Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                            Yeah, the sizing is on the bottom left there @sabergirl "7 C/E"  If I remember correctly, the "C" refers to the width of the heel, and the "E" refers to the width of the rest of the shoe. The "7" is the size (I'm guessing you already figured that out!).

                            Hope they work out for you. They're nice!

                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                            @zeebeeleather

                            last edited by 10 Jul 2015, 12:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              khaki8
                              Joined: 1 Dec 2011

                              Seawolf is correct…...knows his stuff

                              last edited by 10 Jul 2015, 18:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                sabergirl
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                                Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                I found explanation of the sizing on the Alden SF web page. @seawolf is definitely right on point. The C is for a narrow heel, and the E is a medium rest of the shoe. I normally wear a men's 7.5 or 8, so I'm not sure if the last for this shoe runs big, or what. My toes definitely fit, it's the top of my foot that feels constricted. I'll have to find some shoe trees, give it a try.

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                                  louisbosco
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                  meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

                                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                  • Harvey Specter
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                                    tigerpac
                                    Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                    That's a good looking tanker

                                    last edited by 20 Jul 2015, 17:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      louisbosco
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                      thanks. i havent really worn them as much. probably only about less than 20 since i got them.

                                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                      • Harvey Specter
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                                        Tone
                                        Joined: 31 Oct 2014

                                        @louisbosco:

                                        meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

                                        Nice them!

                                        last edited by 8 Aug 2015, 07:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          denimeric
                                          Joined: 23 Jan 2013

                                          @louisbosco:

                                          meanwhile on feet today. alden x leffot #8 shell tanker. this pair gets very minimal wear. decided to put them into current winter rotation..

                                          Very nice looking, those tankers! 😉

                                          last edited by 20 Aug 2015, 15:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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