Another pair of 199 Aldens..SERIOUS PROBLEM!!!

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nicktheguy
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Another pair of 199 Aldens..SERIOUS PROBLEM!!!

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After seeing what Tomelectrode was able to get from the Shoe Mart for $199, I decided to call them and put my name on a waiting list. The staff there was fantastic and within 2 days I received a call that they had my exact size. I was assured that though they were "seconds" they were still excellent and if I didn't want them I could ship them back for a refund. I took the plunge and there is one SERIOUS PROBLEM....

I cannot find ANY FLAWS!!! There is absolutely nothing wrong with these. They look better than my pair direct from Alden shoes 3 years ago. And the color is excellent on these boots too!!!

On a comical note, when looking them over for the "flaw" I heard a rattling in one of the boots. I thought "oh no", but it turned out to be the complimentary shoe horn....oops.

Here's some quick pics: The first one is right out of the box. The second one is after looking them over...and they fit perfectly...

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd29 ... MG1953.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd29 ... MG1954.jpg
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Post by nevrwhere »

Nice, good for you. Someday I will have a pair of Aldens, just not sure when. Looks like Shoe Mart seconds are the way to go though.
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Post by tomelectrode »

It's nice to see that you got to share in my good fortune. Great boots!

Now let me tell you about my $199 Wested HH... :wink:

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Post by KingNothing »

Those are some nice Aldens! I can't wait to get mine. :D

Thankfully I bought some US cash while the dollar was high... Mwuuhahahahha.
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