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    dinobarnesberlin
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 28 Mar 2020

    @gaseousclay:

    @Giles:

    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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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Damn, I tried to save you from yourself..

      "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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        dinobarnesberlin
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 28 Mar 2020

        its too late for me–nothing can save me now

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          Seul
          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

          @dinobarnesberlin:

          its too late for me–nothing can save me now

          You could always bomb Berlin, G…

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            scarfmace
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 20 Feb 2015

            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?

            "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

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              scarfmace
              Haraki san Expert
              Joined: 20 Feb 2015

              anyone have any idea on my question above?

              "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

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                DrPat
                Iron Heart Deity
                Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                @scarfmace:

                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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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  Yeah, sorry. No experience with Alden’s.

                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                  • Dame Vera Lynn
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                    LewisStonehouse
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 11 May 2020

                    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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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      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.

                      "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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                        LewisStonehouse
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 11 May 2020

                        @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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                          cityofdelusion
                          Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                          Is it normal that my horsehide jacket's side pockets got puffed up/ distorted like this?

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            It depends upon the type of tanning, the quality and thickness of the hide and how much you stuff things into the pockets….

                            "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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                              cityofdelusion
                              Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                              @Giles:

                              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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                                neph93
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                @cityofdelusion that could have warped the stitching in relation to the leather…

                                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                  cityofdelusion
                                  Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                                  @neph93:

                                  @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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                                  • ChapC
                                    Chap
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 24 May 2016

                                    @cityofdelusion:

                                    @Giles:

                                    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  😉

                                    God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                                      cityofdelusion
                                      Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                                      @Chap:

                                      @cityofdelusion:

                                      @Giles:

                                      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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                                      • Bfd70B
                                        Bfd70
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                                        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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                                          cityofdelusion
                                          Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                                          @Bfd70:

                                          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)

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