Random questions to which you seek an answer
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In some cases, the construction of the hand-warmers creates a bulky seam, the fabric on the front of the jacket/vest probably hinges around that and creates a fade high-point….
It's definitely the hand-warmers that creates the seam. I recall someone posing the same question a couple years ago. The hand-warmer seam is visible on my IHxSE od type III as well as my IHJ-69. I think this is why some customers wanted the traditional type III without hand-warmers - the seam isn't visible.
Personally, the seam doesn't bother me the least bit. I see it as a necessary construction detail.
Just to be clear…this has nothing to do with the fact that I WILL be acquiring one of these in the future
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its too late for me–nothing can save me now
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Hey Guys,
I have a size question. I want to buy a pair of Alden boots and since I never bought a pair before I want to get an idea on how their size runs. I am a 10D in Wesco's, Wolverines 1000Miles and Redwings, should I stick with 10D in Alden?
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anyone have any idea on my question above?
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anyone have any idea on my question above?
You're probably best off enquiring at one of the other forums. For example,
https://www.styleforum.net/ams/alden-shoes-sizing-guide.124410/
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Hi @scarfmace
I did order a pair of indys once, but sent them straight back for refund because the finishing was so poor for the price point. I wasn't interested in a replacement; the stitching and welt was pretty dreadful when compared to my two pairs of red wings. Probably got a squiffy pair (which isn't okay for such a premium brand), so whilst I can't help with sizing, I'd recommend giving them a thorough inspection if/when you receive them, before making them un-returnable.
Hope that's helpful and doesn't discourage you, I'm sure they generally make excellent shoes. Just be discerning when you receive them
L
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I bought a pair of Indys once. They were shite, I wrote to Alden and said that if I had seen them in a Pound shop on Gozza High Street, I'd have passed. They replaced them (I had to pay to ship them back), and the replacement pair fell apart on the first walk. I bitched and they said (and I jest not), if you want something for serious walking, buy something else.
I did.
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@Giles rendition pretty much summed up how I felt about the pair I ordered, just didn't have the nuts to be so frank
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Is it normal that my horsehide jacket's side pockets got puffed up/ distorted like this?
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It depends upon the type of tanning, the quality and thickness of the hide and how much you stuff things into the pockets….
It's the Horween CXL leather I believe. I've soaked it in water under the shower/ in the bathtub just like you had with your Simmon's Bilt jacket and I think that's when this started happening.
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@cityofdelusion that could have warped the stitching in relation to the leather…
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@cityofdelusion that could have warped the stitching in relation to the leather…
The stitches seem to be tight and fine actually but the lining and leather "puffed up" like a balloon somehow.
I wonder if there is a way of fixing it and if not, if I should just keep the jacket or try to sell it
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It depends upon the type of tanning, the quality and thickness of the hide and how much you stuff things into the pockets….
It's the Horween CXL leather I believe. I've soaked it in water under the shower/ in the bathtub just like you had with your Simmon's Bilt jacket and I think that's when this started happening.
@Giles you might probably have to add „Don’t try this at home“ when you do crazy things like soaking leather
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It depends upon the type of tanning, the quality and thickness of the hide and how much you stuff things into the pockets….
It's the Horween CXL leather I believe. I've soaked it in water under the shower/ in the bathtub just like you had with your Simmon's Bilt jacket and I think that's when this started happening.
@Giles you might probably have to add „Don’t try this at home“ when you do crazy things like soaking leather
@Chap I did it about a year before Giles actually…
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People throw leather jackets in the wash machine. I don’t think a soak is the problem. After all, what would be the point of a jacket you couldn’t get caught in the rain in.
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People throw leather jackets in the wash machine. I don’t think a soak is the problem. After all, what would be the point of a jacket you couldn’t get caught in the rain in.
That and the fact that soaking helps breaking leather in/ molding it to your body (see also wet molding)
