405's stitching problem

[RichardSK]

I'm on my second pair of 405's and both have had the top stitching come undone at the "break" area. Aldens did nothing about it when mine were sent in for a refurb. I solved the problem myself by using a large curved needle and coming from the inside of the shoe, out over the loose thread and pulling it back down into place. Worked like a charm and my stitches have held.

[Indybantha Jones]

How long did it take for the stitches to break?

[RichardSK]

Only acouple of months. The stitches didn' break, they came up out of the leather. I guess too much stress from crouching down and bending the shoes.

[Indybantha Jones]

Now are these brand new aldens your talking about?

[RichardSK]

Yes.

[Indybantha Jones]

I've never owned a pair of aldens, are the toe stitches holding the toe together or are they just for looks?

[RichardSK]

Looks. It's the moc-toe stitching on the top of the shoe.