Club Obi Wan

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Silly question, but are there no shoe repair shops there in the UK that can take care of such a basic repair? :-k Re! Michaelson Quality here varies greatly. Ages ago I had a "cobbler" do a heel repair on a pair of 405's and it was substandard to say the least. I had better success once I...

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Forrest For the Trees wrote:The issue might be finding those Foot Balance heels.

Thanks - that is exactly the issue

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matei

Hi all... Can anyone recommend an online source for replacement heels for Aldens? I'm in the UK, so that seems to complicate things a bit. I tried contacting Alden direct, they merely told me to to go to a local Alden seller for repairs. I did contact the few UK-based sellers; none offered the heels...

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From the hundreds of pictures I've seen, I would agree with what you say. In some shots, one side looks slightly wider than the other, or slightly uneven. I think it adds to the "charm" of the hats in the film. In the end I trimmed the brim down a bit more (still wider than the LC specs he...

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Thanks for the info. Steve made me a wonderful Adventurebilt with a LC bash; however at the time I asked him to leave the brim pretty wide because I thought it would be too narrow for my face. I was wrong! I decided to trim it down a wee bit on my own, however it is still wide. Next time I order an ...

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Hi all,

Does anyone know the approximate brim dimensions for the LC hat?

matei

Believe me - it is worth the wait!

Steve is a busy guy, but produces a great product!

matei

Hello all, I don't post here too often, mostly I'm on the Fedora Lounge. I just had to chime in with another testament to Fedora's prowess at hat making. I contacted Steve to have him make me an AB, as I couldn't find a tall-crowned, beaver hat that wasn't vintage in my size. I live close to the HJ ...

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Interesting... I've just recently received my Aldens, and I've been wearing them quite a lot. I do a lot of walking as well, close to 1.5 - 2 miles a day, and although they're a wee bit large (methinks I could've gone with a 9.5 instead of a 10), my feet are very, very comfy. I usually get pain (hig...

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Okay, I can't find the camera (just back from holiday and have yet to unpack) but I can give a review! First, they came in an old, dusty and decrepit box. The box was literally falling apart! No bother, the boots looked fine. In daylight they have more of a russet colour than the orange-y colour I'v...

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I just got a pair, 10.5" EE. They are a wee bit wide in the sense that if I really try I can slide the front part of my foot back and forth, but this DOES NOT affect the fit and feel. They are comfy and my little toe does not make an indent in the side as if it is trying to poke out. This is a ...

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After waiting forever for Parcelfarce to deliver my shoes, they are finally here! They are heavier than I expected, but nice all the same. I have ample "wiggle room" in my toes, and appear to fit as my other shoes do - the only difference is that they are a wee bit wider. The colour is not...

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Aha... they are supposedly in the building now, but I can't find them. The post room crew is on their Christmas lunch. It turns out that the shower of eejits at Parcelfarce... emmm, Parcelforce, have been trying to deliver them to a nonexistant building in a nonexistant post code since 01/12!!! I've...

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That looks very nice - congratulations! I originally ordered a horsehide, but ended up going with the goatskin due to a delay in the acquisition of new horsehide. I handled them both in the shop - the horsehide was very heavy and tough. I liked that! Noticeably heavier than the goat, and way heavier...

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Ha ha - I just had someone make a Fonzie comment as well this morning. All the more surprising because I'm in London. I didn't know Happy Days was big over here. At first I didn't know what he was on about... A stranger comes up, says "Ayyyyyyyy" and has his arms open. I thought that perha...

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... is driving me crazy! I had my father post me a pair of Aldens from the US back on 23/11. They still haven't arrived, and he posted them airmail!

7 - 10 working days my a**!!!

Has anyone else here in the UK experienced such slow service? I know that it is close to Christmas, but...

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Hmmm... I was a bit angry that the guy had the nerve to threaten me with his tyre pump after he bumped into me. If I had known he had tried to lift my bag at the time my reaction would've been different - but not enough to beat the guy to death! Now the bad guy who broke into my (ex) flat back in Ju...

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While not quite the LW jacket, and in no way an IJ jacket, I have this one: http://www.wilsonsleather.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1833399&cp=1855604.2013496&page=1&doVSearch=no&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family It is a really good looking jacket in person. In spite of its light ...

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The post was not meant to offend anyone who happens to be a messenger!

The guy was just similarly attired... with pseudo-dreads...

matei

Hello! Forgive me if this is the wrong section, but it is a testament to how rugged the MKVII and my Lost-Ark strap really are... About a month ago I ordered an original MKVII from WPG. The bag was in perfect condition, but a week later the bit securing the ring started to give way (dry-rot). I cont...

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Hmmm... when I placed my order she did say that they were all out of the material. Perhaps the Halloween season wiped out their stocks?

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The fit is pretty much what it says... I ordered a 38 because I don't want tight trousers, with a 32'' inseam. I tend to wear my trousers up pretty high, but they look great. It is nice to have an article of clothing where the size is actually what is stated on the tag!

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Hello! I ended up ordering a pair of the Wested Indy trousers because I am in need of some new threads. If they ended up being anything as nice as the jacket, great! I wasn't disappointed. In spite of the 21-day wait that I was quoted, they arrived within a week and a half! The hang and cut is great...

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Would Scholl or Ecco be any good for measurements? Actually, the Scholl near us only does ladies shoes. I tried anyway - she said I'm a 44cm but couldn't do the width. I'm a bit particular with shoes - I want to get the size right. When I was in the army I had a wider than standard boot, but only o...

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Hello! I've been trying without success to get an accurate measurement of my feet so that I can order a pair of Aldens. I have family in the US that will be coming over in the near future, and they agreed to bring me a pair... that is, if I can find my size! I tried measuring by tracing the outline ...

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So... I went back and picked up a can of Letap. Wow...

It is so easy to apply. The jacket is very soft after application and only slightly darker. This is some cool stuff!

matei

... in a dodgy shop on Oxford Street in London. There were two types, the red can and the heavier black can, however I didn't know which to buy at the time. Now I know from the pic up on the jacket FAQ - it is the black can. It'll be a while tho' before I go back to pick some up as I'm quite busy. J...

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Okay - here is another overly obsessing question... Have any of you noticed any adverse effects when draping your jacket over a chair? For example, I hung a "car coat" type lambskin jacket over my chair at a restaurant. An hour later, it had developed "wings" where it was resting...

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Very nice answer! I was just wondering the same thing.

Do you know which method Wested uses?

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I gave 'em a call and some heavily accented woman answered. I asked where I could purchase their products and she thought I was trying to sell them something.

Once we finally got this sorted yer wan said that she would happily post their stuff out to me if I couldn't find it in the shops.

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This is my first Wested, and my first leather jacket of this type with gussets. I had for a time a cowhide flight jacket type with the fur collar, but it was very, very heavy. Also, the arm holes were rather large and there was no gusseting. In my Wested I am able to reach up and grab the overhead b...

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Thanks for pointing that out about the soles! The lug sole doesn't bad - I was afraid that'd come across like some kind of uber-hiking boot but it doesn't. Nice looking boots as well. I posted on the Fedora Lounge about this - I walk everywhere and go through soles very quickly. Either the road / fo...

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It dawned on me after I left that I should've picked some up or asked about it!

As it happens, Stratford is pretty close to where we live - I'll have to drop 'em a line or stop by.

matei

Hola,

Can any of the UK gearheads tell me where to find Letap? I haven't seen it anywhere!

Cheers,

Matei

matei

Jeez... that is pretty dear.

As I burn through soles like there is no tomorrow and resoles can be a bit dear as well I was looking at a slightly less expensive alternative... Guess not - back to the drawing board or ask some family to send me over a pair of Aldens!

matei

Hola, As I live in Europe, I am faced with the dilemma of not having ready access to the legendary Alden 405. However, I've heard Redwing boots mentioned as a decent substitute. A glance at the Redwing site this morning revealed the following new boot that is vaguely reminiscent of the 405: http://w...

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Thanks. I figured as much, but it is always good to get a second opinion!

matei

Hola amigos, Another MKVII cleaning question... Some eejit on the tube yesterday fell into me and as a result I ended up crushing a nice, fresh pear (part of my healthy lunch) that was in my MKVII. The pear then "leaked" into the wee pocket and along the side wall of the MKVII. I know some...

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Hola, Early Saturday morning I trekked out to Swanley to pick up my new Wested. I was a bit anxious - would it fit right, would it be the right colour, would it look good? I worried for naught, as this jacket is without a doubt the finest jacket of any type that I've ever owned! The fit is perfect, ...

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Hola amigos, Early Saturday morning I trekked out to Swanley to pick up my new Wested Goat. I was waiting all week, but couldn't get away from work earlier. The weather cooperated and it was a beautiful morning! I was a bit anxious, nonetheless I tried to banish any negative thoughts from my mind (w...

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Hello all! My Lost-Ark bag strap (all weather) arrived yesterday and it is very nice. It is much softer and more supple than I expected. It compliments the newly arrived original MKVII that I recently picked up from WPG quite nicely. Steve Lost-ArK was great - very patient and he answered all of my ...

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Thanks for the tip. I indeed scoured the threads for the best method of cleaning the bag. Since it was just a bit dusty, I did the ol' warm water/wee bit of washing up liquid and let 'er sit in a bucket for about 2.5 hours. After that I rinsed it and put it in the loo to dry. By the morning it was a...

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I think a wee bit of padding would sort you out. When I popped in to the Wested shop and tried a few jackets on I had the same problem. Gerry suggested adding a small bit of padding to the shoulders and it appeared to make a difference. Not big, Linda Evans "Dynasty" raging '80s shoulder p...

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The original WPG MKVII that I ordered last week arrived safe and sound on my doorstep today. As some other members said, there was no VAT. I am amazed that this is a 60+ year old bag. It is in an excellent condition, no rust or dry rot that I can see. I will give it a more thorough going over tomorr...

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Thanks for the info.

We came here from Ireland - you can imagine that customs were pretty laid back. I only every got hit up for customs, when I got some RAM via FedEx.

I wasn't sure what to expect here... I'll let you know how it turns out!

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Hello all, I just ordered an original MKVII from WPG. Although I'm in the UK I don't have the time or patience to hunt one down yet. I'm sure as I get to know the area better I'll find one though! I'm curious to find out from other MKVII owners... are they sturdy enough to withstand daily, "rea...

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Thanks for the info guys!

I am looking into a replacement for my HJs. I have two, and although the felt and colour are nice, the brim is rather wide and the crowns are too low.

The Fed sounds tempting!

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An update - it seems that they ran out of horsehide and aren't sure when they'll be getting more in. No bother - I changed my order to goatskin and the colour to "authentic brown". I didn't like the dark brown too much - it had a purple-ish cast to it. I don't regret not waiting it out for...

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Greetings all, How would you rate the Akubra Federation (regular) as a "dress hat"? I know that they are renowned for their durability, but would you wear one with a suit? I've never seen one up close, so I don't know what the felt is like. I'm looking at one as a replacement for a HJ that...

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I used to drive a lot... Having a car does have its advantages, but I just got a little tired of having one. My wife and I are a bit eccentric like that... Sometimes we'll do things the hard way, but it is our way! Plus, not having the additional expenses of a car means that I have more dosh for coo...

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Re: Replacement heels for Aldens?

Re: Replacement heels for Aldens?

Replacement heels for Aldens?

LC dimensions?

Thanks to Fedora!

Finally got me Aldens

Slow mail service...

MKVII Foils Bag-Snatch!

Impressed with Wested Trousers

Aldens sizing question for the UK/Europe gearheads

Found Letap...

Hanging jacket over chair?

Where to find Letap?

Another Alden alternative?

Another MKVII cleaning question...

New Wested Goat

New Wested Goat

Lost-Ark bag strap

WPG original MKVII arrived!

Original MKVII - up to "real life" usage?

Akubra question