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- Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: My speacial order Aldens...**UPDATED WITH PICS**
- Replies: 34
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I'm confused...
Are you saying your special order boots will look like the traditional Indy Boots, or will they look like the ones in your second set of photos (with all the detailing that isn't on the Indy Boot...)? Because I am needing some new boots, having almost worn out my 2 pairs of Indy Boots that I've had ...
- Tue May 17, 2005 9:12 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Why do we skimp on boots?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1248
Regarding the long break-in time for the Alden Indy boots: A friend of mine who fought the Nazis in WW II told me that he and his buddies would fill their new Army boots with hot water for an hour, then dump the water, lace up the boots tight, and wear them until dry. INSTANT PERFECT FIT! I tried th...
- Fri May 13, 2005 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Aldens Arrive: Review with pics...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2241
Hi folks - I purchased 2 pairs of these Alden shoes back in 1990. I have worn them every school day for 15 years (I am a teacher and on my feet most of the day). I also wear them many times during the Summer. I polish them with brown or cordovan polish every weekend so they're good to go for the wee...
- Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:49 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: L.L. Bean Engineer Boots
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1084
L.L. Bean Engineer Boots
Because so many of you had positive things to say about these boots, I ordered a pair last week from Bargain Outfitters (I just followed the link above). Ordering was simple and quick, and the boots arrived a couple days ago. Even though I've only been wearing them for two days, I am VERY happy with...