Showing off my Aldens

Captain Threepwood · Post by **Captain Threepwood** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:43 am

I think at this point it's very safe to say the Gear Bug has bitten me hard.

I was looking at boots for my Indy costume, and while the Aldens were definitely the way to go, the different colour in the latest rendition but more importantly the flat sole with no grip or tread made me nervous. I'm not a graceful man at the best of times, and I just knew that if I wore those shoes I'd eventually land on my behind in a painful fashion after skidding on a wet piece of tile or concrete.

So after a bit of research, I went with the AF64 from Alden of Carmel. The guy I spoke to, Adam Knott, was very helpful with making sure I got the right sized boots sent out to me, and they got here in just over half a week:

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They're comfortable and fit well. And despite the price, I'm not regretting this purchase.

Well that's my head and feet covered. Hopefully Wested will get to me soon!

Be seeing you,

Captain Threepwood

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:30 am

That's certainly an interesting interpretation of the 405's, but... are those shoes black? Looks that way from the pictures. If so, it might give the rest of us another reason to buy a second pair of boots!

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:44 pm

they're dark brown CD. i have the same pair and they are awesome. the leather is oiled so it's softer than the normal 405's. softer, but definitely does not give up anything in the rugged department. nice boots