What is a good replacement lace, preferrably flat, for the Indy boot, and where can I get it?
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I am extremely picky about my feet. I have given away several pairs of shoes after wearing them a few days, weeks, and sometimes months and finding they hurt my feet. The 1/2 size down or regular size is quite a controversy regarding the Aldens. A few years ago I ordered some 405's in size 11 after ...

I have always worn leather jackets, and as a retired principal and now a part-time teacher, khaki pants are the uniform of the day. When I started seriously wearing a fedora in 2004, I simply added it to my attire. I don't have an Indy bag or whip and never will, nor do I own an actual or close-enou...

Could be my laptop or my 58 year-old eyes, but it looks like a bad scissor job to me. Enlarge that 3rd shot and look at the brim edge.

It looks like the brim has been trimmed quite roughly, too.

This week I ordered a Raiders styled Henry in brown. John said he's temporarily out of my size, so I'll be waiting a little while. I'll post a pic when it arrives.

Sizing is a strange thing. I wore size 11 for most of my adult life. Then, at about age 44, I had to start buying bigger shoes. I attributed it to inconsistent sizing among overseas shoe makers and feet-spread due to aging. I ordered a pair of 405s in 2008 after having my feet professionally measure...

Actually, Michaelson, the Model 10 is a K frame, larger than the J frames. J frames are the Chief's Special, Model 36 etc.

I own J's, K's, and N's.

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Just got my new Keppler fedora: very nice!!! Does anyone know what pecentage beaver felt is used?

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I ordered in early April, size 7 1/2. Still waiting.

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I ordered from Lee early in April. I'm looking for mine any day now, too. Glad to hear everyone is quite pleased.

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Found what I needed at the Fed Lounge. Thanks, Guys.
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Please, guys, stop fighting! I joined over there before I found this forum. I'll give it a look-see.

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Does anyone have the Akubra Campdraft? I'm thinking of ordering one in the silverbelly color, not for an Indy hat of course, but it should be a good looking addition for certain clothing colors. Tell me about it and post some pics if you have them. Thanks ahead of time,

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I like the white: classic, time-honored. Let it yellow on its own. I, too, am looking forward to my Keppler fedora.
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So, what seems to be the consensus from all you who have received the new Fereration IV regarding sizing? Order your regular size, or a half size larger as Ron recommends?
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Every ankle length boot I have ever worn has done that. I think my legs are crooked. I think I'll look for a good shoe repair person and give one of schmidty's remedies a try.

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I think I was the first on the COW forum to buy from schmidty. His store is Giesche Shoes in Geneva, Illinois. Call him at 630-232-2317 and ask for Brian.
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Sorry for the delay; I've been off-line for a while Lee quoted 6 to 8 weeks.
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I just ordered a Raider's "Idol Grab" brown fedora from Lee. I phoned him last night, sent the money and description today, and called again just now to discuss the tweaking of the turn. What a nice guy to talk to: patient, interested, and genuine. There are some fine people on this forum:...

I thought those extra laces came from Aldens. Thank YOU, schmidty.
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Are these boots orthopedic, meaning specially designed with the wellness of the feet in mind? I've been wearing/breaking mine in for a week now, and last night I noticed something: even though my 405's and I are still in the new/break-in period, last night my feet felt as if they had just been masss...

My Pecards leather dressing came today. Ordered Thursday, arrived Monday. That was slower than the boots from schmidty. $6 for the Pecards; $7 to ship. Aint life funny. I just rubbed them down, set aside to absorb. Reports to follow. What a bunch of pitiful, obsessed dudes we are! Picker PS: you sho...

Glad you guys are giving schmidty a chance to shoe you. Regarding sizing, I wore 11 D for years (I'm 54 years old), and about 12 years ago, I thought my feet suddenly grew because I was having to buy 11 1/2 and 12 in some shoes, and I have some walking athletic shoes (I despise athletic shoes, with ...

Okay, guys, so I saw schmidty612's posts the other day, called him on Tuesday of this week, ordered a new pair of Alden 405's at the price he quoted ($270 plus USPS shipping), and they arrived today, 2 days later. Great shoes, I love them, and I know that this post is worthless without pics, but the...

I would hate to be the one to tell all those hard working, Southern farmers and mill workers from the 40's and 50's that they shouldn't wear their fedoras with their denim overalls. Here in Georgia I can remember when the poorer of generations older than I even kept a newer pair of overalls for chur...

At 6'4" and 235 pounds, I am a big fan of the 6" crown and the 70x73 mm brim. As a matter of fact, I just ordered another Fed Deluxe in the old style before they go, too. I own two regular Feds (I'm selling the Tawny Fawn because it doesn't suit my coloring). As a point of interest, the Fe...

Get one. I got one here in Georgia two weeks ago. Beautiful, silky smooth action, light weight. It makes me want a second one, but I have always been prone to excess.
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I'm looking for a flap holster for the new S&W Model 22 ( the reissue of the 1917) with the regular 5 1/2 inch barrel. Todd's Costumes doesn't have it at the moment. Can you guys help me out?

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I'm a new member; this is my first post. I've been a hat wearer for several years, trying to avoid more of those awful noncancerous sun warts we children of the 60's seem so prone to. A few months ago I stumbled onto the Fedora Lounge and then found this site. In all honesty, I never realized I love...