Club Obi Wan

TomK

I think you're very lucky and this shows the benefits of buying from a top class person. If you're a scientist you'll be familiar with the principle of Occam's Razor which basically states that the simplest explanation is generally the right one. No weird, undocumented chemical effects or anything l...

TomK

I've seen these in the store and they looked and felt quite nice.

http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/ProductD ... uctID=3238

I've always found their stuff to be of decent quality and good value for money.

TomK

Yes, but for $500 you can do better than Aldens too. No matter what, you're paying a premium because of the Indy connection. Once you get to a certain price for what are mostly plain old leather boots, how much better can they get? I too would like an upgrade of the Todd's boot for around $100. As ...

TomK

Why would you do that? Because Todd's boots, fantastic deal that they are, fantastic value for money that they are, do not approach Alden quality in any way whatsoever. That's why. Until you've held in your hand, and worn a pair of real Aldens, you don't appreciate what a real pair of shoes is. I'm...

TomK

Thanks very much Geert. I can sleep easy tonight.

I never saw any of this series. I don't remember it being shown on UK TV but doubtless somebody'll put me right!

TomK

Sorry to be obtuse but can somebody please tell what MOTB is?

TomK

I'm perfectly happy for everything to be published here but admin may not want to open that can of worms.

Maybe people should let sleeping dogs lie. What about it admin?

TomK

You've only seen a small portion of the correspondence and sadly the only way to get a response was to make it public but let's leave it at that eh? It's been resolved so that's it done with.

TomK

Thank you. This wasn't what I was asking for, and I certainly didn't expect it but thank you just the same.

TomK

Todd as you well know my emails were like this: 1. I initially asked you to confirm that expedited shipping had been used because the package still hadn't left the US after 6 days. 2. I then asked what could be done in terms of compensation for the delay. 3. I then asked what the procedure would be ...

TomK

My 10Ds arrived this morning and it's even worse than I feared. They're a full inch shorter than my Aldens and much narrower. I'm not sure even going to an 11D would do it as they're so narrow I suspect I'd have trouble tying the laces without leaving a gap down the sides of the tongue. Overall the ...

TomK

I have a pair of AF64s. They have a Vibram sole so perhaps they feel different from the standard model. I've worn boots regularly over the years so I don't feel them at all heavy, but they are the most comfortable, supportive boots I've ever worn. My feet are particularly sensitive since I had surge...

TomK

I bought mine from Alden of Carmel and the shipping charges were much lower. There were also customs charges of course, but you have little control over that.

TomK

Todd I appreciate your honesty but this is a real bummer. I've already paid 40 dollars for shipping to the UK, and there's a fair chance I'll have to pay about the same in customs etc charges, all for boots that are almost certainly going to be of no use to me as I ordered the same size as my Aldens...

TomK

How about an assessment of the durability of this boot? Is it trailworthy or is it costume quality? As for those of you wanting lugged soles etc. to each his own, but I speak from experience when I say that treaded soles are a royal pain. Mud gets stuck in them, it dries and then it releases as you...

TomK

Price here.

http://magnolic.ipower.com/catalog/prod ... 1988b662e4

TomK

I got a pair although mine cost 9.99. Are yours lined? They're nice gloves, if slightly on the dark side. Make sure you check them carefully before buying though as I had to return them twice before getting a pair without serious flaws in the stitching.

TomK

The last two Todds jackets I ordered didn't get charged customs fees. The postman brought them to my house. I think Todd marked them as gifts which don't get charged. I'm afraid that's a common misconception. If customs suspect it's not really a gifrt they'll charge you what THEY think it's worth, ...

TomK

Glad to hear you've finally got your jacket and I hope it's ok. In my experience international tracking can be a bit hit and miss unless you use a truly international carrier such as UPS or FedEx and even then it's less than perfect. Parcel Force (more commonly known as Parcel Farce in this country)...

TomK

HDRnR wrote:Horsehide doesn't stretch, some of the others like lamb might.

Mine already has. I guess it depends on the exact hide, and what you do while wearing it.

TomK

I have a Wested HH and it feels like a coat of armour. Before I got it worn in and softened down a bit it would stand up on its own. I initially ordered a Wested lamb and although it was one of the most beautiful jackets I've ever seen I returned it as it was just too lightweight and thin for my lik...

TomK

In my experience all my leather jackets have stretched across the shoulders and back, and at the elbows. I always regarded it as part of the normal breaking in process as the jacket assumes your own body shape to some extent and becomes more cpmfortable to wear.

TomK

Wested would know. Why not ask them?

TomK

I first tried the close enoughs. I bought the Farnums. Then I was reading about everyone buying Aldens from Schmidty. I saved up the money and ordered a pair. They are a lot more comfortable than I expected them to be. Plus they are well made and will most likely long outlive the Farnums. And they ...

TomK

I'm about the same height as you but quite broad in the chest and shoulders. I ordered a 50R in lambskin but although it fit well and was beautifully made it was far too short, reaching just below my waistband and no more. I ended up returning it and having to get a custom based on the 50 but three ...

TomK

I've exchanged over a dozen emails with Wested in the past few months and every one was replied to within the day.

TomK

After deciding that the 405s were probably not best suited to the Scottish climate I bought a pair of AF64s a couple of months ago and have no regrets. I had some foot surgery a few years ago and need a strong, protective shoe with a firm sole and they certainly provide that. They’re probably the be...

TomK

I'm afraid it looked more like vandalism to me than distressing.

TomK

Your jacket looks superb and is further confirmation that the basic design favours those of us who are slim. Sadly, being of a naturally big, burly build I'm not one of them which is why I had three inches added to my recent Wested HH.

TomK

Randoman,
There's some contact info for Alden of Carmel here http://www.alexa.com/data/details/main/ ... carmel.com.

Good luck.

TomK

Tron7960 you're right of course! I'd missed a couple of key posts.

TomK

I couldn't bring myself to get a Wested, didn't look the part to me, .... shoulder pads, thick leather, almost suit of armor biker look... No shoulder pads on the jacket I just received and the lambskin was so soft and light it felt like fleece. Too soft for me I'm afraid so I returned it. Maybe th...

TomK

I guess you're asking because you don't feel quite right in it. The same happened to me when I received my first Wested a few weeks ago. I felt it was too short even though it looked similar to the movie fit and my wife quite liked it. I also felt the lambskin was too light and flimsy even though it...

TomK

I just bought a pair of AF64s from them and couldn't fault their communication. Adam generally responded to my emails very quickly considering the time difference. He refused to sell me the boots until he was convinced I was ordering the correct size which annoyed me slightly to begin with but turne...

TomK

To be perfectly honest with you I've always stayed away from the 405 because of the flat sole. Although it is SA, I never thought it was practical for a real adventure. That's why I got the J. Crew boot instead. Now if someone can offer the 405 with a slightly more 'rugged' sole...well, that would ...

TomK

I'm curious to what you paid for your AF64 pair, plus shipping and any taxes (like VAT) that you had to pay. I just ordered a pair of AF64, but because they don't stock my size, I had to be a special order and wait until the summer before they even place my order. They told me it could be up to 9 m...

TomK

wouldnt it work if they wrote GIFT on the packages? I'm afraid customs can do pretty much as they want and they are alert to all possible tricks so declaring it as a gift would probably not work for an item costing this much. Also this requires the retailer to lie and most reputable dealers are unw...

TomK

FedoraGuy,
Thanks very much. This is the info I was looking for. The original Aldens are, sadly, probably not what I'm after.

I searched, but obviously not carefully enough. I'm a newbie after all.

These look like the boots I'm after.

Cheers.

Tom K.

TomK

I just received my first Wested today and it's absolutely beautiful. It's the standard Raiders model and the leather is so soft and luxurious. However it's about 4 inches too short and barely reaches the waist band of my jeans. I'm about 6 feet in height (not exactly a giant) and fairly broad in the...

TomK

Thanks for the replies. I suspect the standard Aldens may not be best suited to a damp climate. However does anybody have these?

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cf ... ot_174.htm?

TomK

Hi. First post and I'd like to start by saying how enjoyable and informative I find this board. I'm thinking of buying a pair of Aldens for general everyday wear but as I live in Scotland, where the climate is fairly damp, I'm wondering how the boots will cope with being wet on a regular basis. Most...

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Re: New Coyles's Indy Boots from Todd

How do the Aldens perform in wet weather?