Looking familiar?

The real Henry · Post by **The real Henry** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:40 am

Look what I found:

These are original 1930s boots and I think the are very Alden-like!

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:08 am

TRH:
Interesting ... are they yours?
Very close ... looks like steel toes?

Best Regards,

The real Henry · Post by **The real Henry** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:10 am

They aren't mine! Not yet!

And they aren't steel toe!

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 4:41 am

Another classic boot:

http://www.aldenshoe.com/cat_ortho_trub_86.htm

The real Henry · Post by **The real Henry** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:20 am

Well, but this is an original 1930s boot!

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:42 am

The real Henry wrote:Well, but this is an original 1930s boot!

Probably the real indy shoes if he really would have existed in 30's

good find my friend

The real Henry · Post by **The real Henry** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:51 am

Hmm... interesting thought Erry!

If so I'm a hero of Indygear-searching and I'll get FORTUNE AND GLORY!!!!! HAHAHAHA

(Ohh, did I write that?)

8-[

Montresor · Post by **Montresor** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 12:32 pm

How old is the Alden Indy boot anyway?

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 12:43 pm

The real Henry wrote:Look what I found:

These are original 1930s boots and I think the are very Alden-like!

I believe these are called 'cap toe'(not steel toe) boots, as opposed to Indy's 'moccasin toe' boot.

Nice find tho'!

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:03 pm

Jimdiana wrote:How old is the Alden Indy boot anyway?

Someone could ask that to Mr White of Alden shop

It would be interesting to know they are in production from 30's

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:21 pm

From what I recall, Mr. White told me once the 405 has been in continuous production since the early 1900's. Regards! Michaelson

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:31 pm

Michaelson wrote:From what I recall, Mr. White told me once the 405 has been in continuous production since the early 1900's. Regards! Michaelson

When I got my Aldens I showed them to my Grandad. He said when he was a boy boots of that style were very common.

Post by **Ken** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:34 pm

J_Weaver wrote:
Michaelson wrote:From what I recall, Mr. White told me once the 405 has been in continuous production since the early 1900's. Regards! Michaelson
When I got my Aldens I showed them to my Grandad. He said when he was a boy boots of that style were very common.

And cheaper too I bet!

Ken

Alabama Jones · Post by **Alabama Jones** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:55 pm

J_Weaver wrote:
Michaelson wrote:From what I recall, Mr. White told me once the 405 has been in continuous production since the early 1900's. Regards! Michaelson
When I got my Aldens I showed them to my Grandad. He said when he was a boy boots of that style were very common.

Yep, when my dad first saw my boots he said they were the exact type his grandfather wore everyday. Dad is in his sixties if that gives you any idea.

Incidentally, his name was Napoleon Bonaparte Atchison ... of Alabama.

(really).

IndianaRedmon · Post by **IndianaRedmon** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:02 pm

Those boots look quite similar the British Ammunition boot from the WWII era. I have a pair of them with my British Airborne kit. They are really comfortable boots. The only difference is the British ammunition boot has pebble grain leather. Otherwise very close.

Are the soles leather?

Thanks for sharing the picture Real Henry.

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