Getting Gear

Indybantha Jones · Post by **Indybantha Jones** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:16 am

Im new here, anyone have an idea of where i could get some alden look alikes?

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:34 am

Do a search on "close enough" boots. You will find years worth of reading.

Dave

indyfyfe · Post by **indyfyfe** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:56 am

There are a few. But this one sems to be the closest...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PD5HD2

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:41 am

Be sure to check you size before you buy your boots. You need to know both your length and width. If you don't know both measurements, get your self to an Aldens dealer, or any other fine shoe store that can measure your feet. that's just the beginning, because not every shoe and boot maker uses the same last (the foot form they make the shoes on) for the same size.

This Amazon listing above is very limited in size availability. Aldens is an excellent quality boot. If you don't need them in a hurry, I recommend saving up for a pair. Schmidty's (a member here) works in a shoe store and has a great price on the Alden 405 Indy boot.

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:08 am

I recommend either the Rockport Farnums or Orvis chukkas......much cheaper than Aldens and much more functional (for hiking, in snow, etc)....and they both look similar to the Aldens.

Indybantha Jones · Post by **Indybantha Jones** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:05 pm

Thanks everyone!