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Follow up, got the boots, arrived in MN in just 7 days, not bad! My thoughts on the Wested boots vs Alden 403s: For me the Alden has much better arch support, I don't think the Wested has a steel shank like the Alden (maybe the Westeds use to?), as I can push the sole at the arch and easily feel it ...

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FYI for those thinking about getting a pair of Wested boots, they are currently on sale through their ebay store and will be on sale "until around Friday" according to Wested when I emailed them today. With ship they are around $146 to the states, that's about as good as it gets with the s...

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I've been thinking about getting a pair of Westeds too, though like most everyone else I'm questioning the sizing as being located in the states I want to avoid having to return/exchange for different size. I'm a brannock 11D (just shy of 11) on right foot, left is closer to 10.5D. Most of my shoes ...

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For an update, there's 4 sellers listed in MN on Alden's website, all in the twin cities metro area (about 1 to 1.5 hr from me). After the first experience (and snooty salesman that put me off) and your guy's encouragement, I called up the other stores listed. One only sold their own makeup indys, o...

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Thanks for all the advice everyone, maybe I won't give up quite yet and try a few more on when able. Thanks again!

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I will say I wasn't too impressed with the quality control on two pairs of 403s I tried on. The 10.5 had a 1" section of white thread in the welt that was gnarly, pulled and frayed. The 10 was over-stitched about 1/2" past the welt on one side. I saw another user's post about recent QC iss...

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They didn't have 11 in stock, but everything I've read straight from Alden to even the sales guy (said he was the "Alden guru") said the Alden truebalance last runs large and they recommend to size down 1/2". I was even going to try a 9.5 out of curiosity, but didn't have that in stoc...

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Haven't posted in here in ages, the only gear I wear these days is my Wested raiders jacket on motorcycle (rarely). Retired the fedora in favor of Tilley T3 which I wear all the time in summer. Spring cleaning got me into replacing old worn out footwear and after a while got to thinking of Alden 405...

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I'm not sure if this has been posted before, but I thought I'd let anyone who's interested know that last night there was a "How It's Made" episode on Discovery channel showing "Baseball gloves, Medical electrodes, and Stetson hats." They showed all the steps in making hats from ...

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Excellent find, I'm a 7 1/8... I wouldn't mind knowing what it sold for

Any chance of getting a zoomed-out picture of the sweat band?

Prefect display piece IMHO, don't change it! Just sayin'...

Dylan

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If I ever has a chance to talk to HF it would be all about the Raiders fed, honestly!

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You've been a big help Mike, Thanks!

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Mike, where online can I find some more Alden look-a-likes? You seem to know the places and brands. Do you know the model numbers for the particular brands too?
Thanks

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http://www.redwingshoe.com/europe/produ ... style=8249
Humm, there is a Red Wing shoe store a few minutes away... well maybe I found a new boot to get

unfortunatly it's not on the US site but rather the international, there's no price, and it has the steel toe.

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I saw this post about a month ago about the Carolina boot, I havn't heard anything since. http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7148 I think they look great and am tempted to get a pair, but I looked around a few online stores and it seems most places don't have this style anymore. The only ...

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Well I just found my next gear item to get

Question already... would the lightweight be close to optimo thinkness and med. weight be close to, say, Standard Fed or Custom PB?
I'm curious, how are you getting the blocks in these sizes?
Can't wait Fedora!

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I too brought up all these questions when I bought my first (and only) Wested a while ago (got mine about 4 years back i think). I ended up going with the Wested Pre-Distressed jacket mainly because it's heavier (for northern weather), and because I didn't want a new looking jacket, I wanted a worn ...

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Fedora told me a while back about the lampshade trick, as I remember he said to flip out the sweat band, wet it, place a paper towel or similar inside the hat to keep from melting the satin or any plastic inside (especially in your Akubra) and let it sit on top of the lampshade for 10 min periods un...

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I completely forgot I posted this question, I’m a little late saying this but thanks a lot Scandinavia Jones, you answered my question perfectly, can't beat pictures to tell a story!
Thanks again,
Dylan

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I haven't seen a picture of these on anybody yet, can someone comment on the drape? Raiders accurate? Do they give that slightly baggy appearance as in the Cairo scenes? (Hard to describe, but where they almost appear to be heavy in the bottom hem).
Thanks,
Dylan

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3ThouBucks, is it important to have the cut-down sweatband to achieve this over-tightened ribbon effect? I have the same hat as you, but am a little reluctant to cut it in half, even though I'm going for the perfect Raiders fed too. Also, in what places did you make a stitch to hold the ribbon? Thanks

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Well somebodies got to say it, might as well be me...
Post some pic when you get it!

Cheers!

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I custom ordered mine about 2 years back and it has a size in it ( 38 ). I think thats normal to find. Then again thats 2 years ago...

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I'm guessing he means the chest size, which was a bit tight on my jacket when it's zipped up all the way. I ordered a 38 from Peter, same as my jacket size. As for your question I don't know how much more to add, sorry. I would assume an inch and a half would be plenty added to your normal jacket si...

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Pyro - If you watch the making of Raiders DVD, fast forward to the scene where Deborah is talking about the hat. A few scenes into it you'll see ford sitting in the floatplane looking toward the camera playing with the hat off his head. Pause this and look closely. As you see his pinching the front,...

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Cooler King, all those questions you asked can be found on 3$k's website http://brokenheartsfixedhere.homestead.com/RaidersTurn.html I'm not sure how much Pyro turned his (great looking Fed by the way Pyro :D ), but all the details can be found on the site. Check it out, very informative along with ...

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Do you happen to have a picture of your trousers in Fatuige Khaki?
Dylan

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I bought the LLBEAN chinos, natural fit pleated about 1 1/2 ago, maybe longer... anyway the crease is still there, and pretty defined too. Takes away the worn out 'Indy' look a bit. It's weird though when you look at Raiders and pictures from it... his trousers look gray much like the LLBean taupe i...

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3$k, I’m all for the exact Raiders look, hat turning, removing sweatband and just tightening the ribbon, etc,...but is that a Borsalino you've got in that picture? That makes me quiver a bit.
Keep up the testing though!
Dylan

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I'm curious, what has everyone been using/buying for their Indy trousers lately? I know LLBean took the TA25771 pants off (actually, i think their only offered in 'light brown' now), and Noel Howard left MBA or so I heard (thankfully I got the Raiders shirt from him a year back). Christmas is coming...

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I've been planning to get Aldens for some time now, and am pretty set on getting some very soon. Do you all suggest getting them now, or waiting for thier "new" batch to come in? Junior, you've seen the swatch, what do you think?
Thanks much!
Dylan

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Thanks guys, you've all been a great help!
Dylan

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Ok, I’m sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find it... I'm ready to order a NH shirt, is calling him the best way to go? (My Wested bill was pretty high, but I can't send a cc # over e-mail.) I've e-mailed him a while back and no reply, but I understand he's is a busy man. If I call, do...

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Where do you guys get those great clear screen grabs from?? Japanese DVD? I've always wondered this... also, i always see pictures of scenes that aren’t even in the movie ??(Example, the side shot of Ford with Belloq in the bar, or the side shot of Ford about to kiss Marion in Nepal.. there’s more) ...

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Can someone, anyone please supply me with Dalexs('s) re-dye page.. I had it from one of you guys but lost it, and I’ve tried extensively to find it on the site but found no success.
Sorry for the trouble, thanks again
Dylan

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