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 as orange as I was expecting them to be, which is a good thing! I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
Finally got me Aldens
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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've seen on others. They aren't as heavy as I expected - they are lighter then a pair of Docs I had a few years back.
I made the mistake of showing them to the wife while wearing a brown pinstriped suit (just home from work and couldn't resist). Bad move. But with my Wested trousers they look great.
I darkened them up with a coat of Trickers polish. This darkened the bright white threads and took some of the brightness out of the russet hued leather.
The fit? Well... they are a 10.5EE, and they are a bit longer than I expected. My big toe comes right in the middle of the moc stitching. If I force my foot (really force it) it can slide around a wee bit, but that is how my other shoes fit as well. The good thing is that they are wide enough where my little toe isn't trying to poke a hole in the side of the shoe!
I wore them to work today, and they proved to be very comfy. They are a well made shoe. Each step is soft and cushioned, I feel like I'm walking on rubber cushions! Arch support is welcomed as well.
I also like the support that a boot gives around the ankle.
In any event, I really like them and I consider that they were worth the wait. My only concern is getting replacement soles/heels and how long it will take to wear them out!
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've seen on others. They aren't as heavy as I expected - they are lighter then a pair of Docs I had a few years back.
I made the mistake of showing them to the wife while wearing a brown pinstriped suit (just home from work and couldn't resist). Bad move. But with my Wested trousers they look great.
I darkened them up with a coat of Trickers polish. This darkened the bright white threads and took some of the brightness out of the russet hued leather.
The fit? Well... they are a 10.5EE, and they are a bit longer than I expected. My big toe comes right in the middle of the moc stitching. If I force my foot (really force it) it can slide around a wee bit, but that is how my other shoes fit as well. The good thing is that they are wide enough where my little toe isn't trying to poke a hole in the side of the shoe!
I wore them to work today, and they proved to be very comfy. They are a well made shoe. Each step is soft and cushioned, I feel like I'm walking on rubber cushions! Arch support is welcomed as well.
I also like the support that a boot gives around the ankle.
In any event, I really like them and I consider that they were worth the wait. My only concern is getting replacement soles/heels and how long it will take to wear them out!