Show us your boots

[Guest]

Cool. Thanks, Stewart. Make sure to give them a good waxing before you wear them. Really helps to keep the leather looking great for a long time if you do that. And pics, of course. We need pics. Which color did you say you got?

Till

[Guest]

Walnut

[Guest]

Here they are Till‚ pics were taken prior to giving them a layer of boot wax.

[Guest]

Awesome! Congrats, Stewart. Those boots are REALLY nice. Good catch. How does the leather feel? The arch looks very high. And is that a rubber soloe? I thought you wanted rubber for everyday wear, didn't you? This looks like leather which I think is cool. I like how the pulls are "scripted". And I wonder what may be the difference with RM Williams boots, also from Oz. Did you find that out? I did a bit of research but didn't come to a conclusion.

Till

[Beatle]

giles - make sure u get the unlined chukka .5 size bigger…they run a bit smaller than the Indys...

[Giles]

@Beatle:

giles - make sure u get the unlined chukka .5 size bigger…they run a bit smaller than the Indys...

Thanks Beatle.  Will do.  G

[Beatle]

also - check these - they fit more like the Indy - not as tight around the instep
http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/2009/09/14/alden-shoes-suede-plain-toe-bluchers/

[Giles]

These are next on the wish list:

http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/2009/11/06/alden-shoes-ptboot-wcrepe-sole-restock/

[Beatle]

lol..alden is like ih ….very addictive !! beautiful boots - beautiful jeans...but honestly - the Alden´s are worth every penny

[Giles]

@Beatle:

lol..alden is like ih ….very addictive !! beautiful boots - beautiful jeans...but honestly - the Alden´s are worth every penny

I know, I have 7 pairs and counting…..

[Beatle]

nice…if you have the chance post a group picture..I will eventually do the same ...still waiting for my final 2 additions...LOL

[Giles]

@Beatle:

nice…if you have the chance post a group picture..I will eventually do the same ...still waiting for my final 2 additions...LOL

See below.  2 pairs been "stolen" by Alex (an occupational hazard, when your son is the same size as you), so only 5 here.  From left to right:

Suede chukkas
Black cordovan unlined loafers (made by Alden, but sold by Brookes Bros) - worn at Funerals, Weddings and Christenings
Shell Cordovan specials - picked up in a sale at Alden San Francisco years ago
Shell Cordovan Chukkas
Indy's

[Beatle]

love the suede chukkas - what's the color called - brown ? I don't think they make these anymore…

[Guest]

Nice collection G. You have wayyy more shoes than me. Including the Clark Wallabees, I have maybe 5 pair of shoes total (2 of which are running shoes). I'll post a pic lined up one day (in the "other kindsa shoes" section)…you guys will get a good laugh.

[Giles]

@Beatle:

love the suede chukkas - what's the color called - brown ? I don't think they make these anymore…

Come in 2 colours, take a look here:

http://www.aldenshop.com/DrawOneShoe.asp?CategoryID=66

[Giles]

@shubharamani:

Nice collection G. You have wayyy more shoes than me. Including the Clark Wallabees, I have maybe 5 pair of shoes total (2 of which are running shoes). I'll post a pic lined up one day (in the "other kindsa shoes" section)…you guys will get a good laugh.

When the Indys turned up, Paula was heard to mutter to Demitra, "Imelda Fucking Marcos - she's got nothing on Giles"

[Beatle]

also - if you compare the chukka with the Indy - would you agree this one runs a tad smaller as well ?

[Giles]

@Beatle:

also - if you compare the chukka with the Indy - would you agree this one runs a tad smaller as well ?

Chukkas are a tad tighter than the Indys.  I bought both at 10E (US) on the basis I am more likely to want to wear thicker socks with the Indys.  G

[Beatle]

thanks…that makes sense...so .5 size up , it is

[Beatle]

for giles

alden indy, vintage indy, snuff suede indy russell moc
clarks beeswax and suede tan