Wooohoooo!!! AB Aldens arrived!!!

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:51 am

What a happy moment

I just received two huge boxes filled with the special made Adventurebilt Alden boots!!!

I'm so thrilled and grateful for all the effort that Alden put into re-creating these boots

The color is EXACTLY as requested, every stitch, every detail - I just couldn't be happier

This picture (courtesy of MK) among dozen of screen graps and countless discussions with the fine craftmen of Alden and months of waiting have made me being able to end this quest

Here's a pair in Ford's size for your viewing pleasure:

And a little closer (both pictures taken inside the living room - no flash):

Thanks for all you confidence, trust and patience in this project guys

Regards,

Marc

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:54 am

Now maybe folks will see, Marc, that you can't just get this color unless you went this route. Looks to me as though they nailed the color perfectly. None of the brick-red qualities at all.

Perfect.

TheFedoraGuy · Post by **TheFedoraGuy** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:17 am

...I believe the 3rd from the upper left corner, that's my box ;-) Seriously, excellent work, great pictures Marc. Can't wait to get my pair.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:41 am

These look awesome, Marc!

Wow, really. How much will you be selling these for?

Dave

G-MANN · Post by **G-MANN** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:49 am

BEST LOOKING ALDENS EVER !

Cheers,
John

swa737 · Post by **swa737** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:50 am

Wahoo!!! I have a 10 1/2 that I would like to trade for a 10 if anyone is interested. Thanks!

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:02 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:These look awesome, Marc! Wow, really. How much will you be selling these for?

Dave

They were pre-order.

Regards! Michaelson

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:21 pm

Michaelson wrote:
DR Ulloa wrote:These look awesome, Marc! Wow, really. How much will you be selling these for?

Dave
They were pre-order.

Regards! Michaelson

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:35 pm

Fantastic colour and great looking boxes too. I forgot now, a part from the colour, which were the differences with the current aldens?
Wish I did not buy my over-custom-charged Aldens and waited for these instead (which came at the same price in the end)... but I know I could have never waited so long. I'm happy for the lucky ones who were able (and could afford) to get one of these.

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:52 pm

Marc,
Will you possibly be doing another order for those that didn't get in on this one? INTERESTED!!!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:37 pm

fantastic Marc.

serrecuir · Post by **serrecuir** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:59 pm

Marc,

Congrats on this project!! I know you worked hard to get these just right! They look fantastic!! Another top-notch product from AB (and Alden)!

Kind regards,
Craig

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:02 pm

very, very nice. colour is bang on. congrats

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:09 pm

I see my 11E in there...Cannot wait to get them on...Thanks Marc

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:18 pm

Interesting colour - very chocolatey!

K on the run · Post by **K on the run** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:08 pm

YAHOOOOO. Nowyoumustgotothepostofficeimidiatly!!!!!

You have outdone your self my friend.

My deepest respect,
Kim

Chris_King · Post by **Chris_King** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:32 pm

FANTASTIC!

The quest is finally over. These are IT.
Thanks so much for putting this deal together Marc.
10.5D if you please!!!

Chris

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:32 pm

K on the run wrote:YAHOOOOO. Nowyoumustgotothepostofficeimidiatly!!!!!

Ditto...

Snap to it Marc...J/K...These did turn out great though...

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:27 pm

Gosh those look amazing!!! I love the color! The only problem is, I couldn't afford the basic Aldens, let alone these ones!

Marc already has enough of my money...

DVD Connoisseur · Post by **DVD Connoisseur** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:08 am

Beautiful, simply beautiful. If a second run is started, I'd be very interested.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:40 am

Considering all the "discussions" these boots originally caused, I'm very grateful for all the kind feedback and interest I get from you guys. Thanks a lot

I'll start an interest thread for a second run within soon and if we manage to get the min. requirement together, then I'll be happy to place a second order.

The price is the same as last time, HOWEVER(!!!) the Dollar seems to be recovering, so for you guys in the U.S. they'd be round about 100 bucks less this time

Regards,

Marc

Tollan · Post by **Tollan** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:56 am

I'd be really interested as well! What would the price be in Euros? They look beautiful!

Johnny Fedora · Post by **Johnny Fedora** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:14 am

Marc, those are soooo awesome. Hopfully someday I can get a pair. Realy, I might put aside my well loved 1460's for those.

Very well done indeed!

Johnny

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:43 am

Tollan wrote:I'd be really interested as well! What would the price be in Euros? They look beautiful!

I believe the price is 450 Euros.

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:32 pm

I would def be interested in buying a second pair (I wear my Indie's for work) but I think I'm going to get myself an AB Delux first...Maybe...

I'm planning on wearing these for the first time this Halloween to a costume party that some of the wifes friends are having. Thanks again Marc

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 3:37 pm

JC1972 wrote:
Tollan wrote:I'd be really interested as well! What would the price be in Euros? They look beautiful!
I believe the price is 450 Euros.

Ill stick with the Aldens I allready have. But I will admit they are very nice and worth the money if you want true SA Aldens.
Best Regards,
Joe

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:24 pm

The boots are the last thing I need. You can MOST DEFINITELY COUNT ME IN! ;-)

Scott

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:02 pm

Marc,

Is that leather lining on the tongues?

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:49 pm

Yes Sir

Regards,

Marc

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:47 pm

Marc wrote:Yes Sir

Regards,

Marc

That's it...Sign me up for a second pair from your next run Marc...I have a feeling once I get my pair this time they won't leave my feet any time soon...Can't resist the AB spell...

swa737 · Post by **swa737** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:52 pm

Mark...If I can't find someone to trade my 10 1/2 for a 10, then I'll order a 2nd pair also.

Once again, thanks for the time you have put into this venture!

Greg

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:43 pm

Hey Marc,

Can you take some more pics of the shoes...Detailed pics? Just to hold us over until we get them in the mail...

Thanks

Rikimaru · Post by **Rikimaru** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:52 am

Marc,

I would like to get in on the next order. size 13. Hopefully you'll have enough serious requests soon to send these in.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:58 am

For what I understand he needs 12 (or more) requestes to make another order from Alden.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:30 am

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Regards,

Marc

IndianaChris711 · Post by **IndianaChris711** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:33 pm

Wow, those shoes/boots, look really good. I really want a pair and I am afraid if I don't get on the second run there may not be another run. So I may consider getting a pair since these boots are a rare.

Great offer Marc, looks exactly like the boots in Raiders. Thanks so much for even offering these to us. AB is like the king of Indiana Jones gear. ;-)

IndianaChris

Kali Yuga · Post by **Kali Yuga** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:10 pm

Das ist ja wunderbar, Marc!

Sind meine 7E auch mit dabei? Wenn ich es richtig erinnere ist das Leder kein Cordovan-Leder, oder?

Viele Grüße,

Kali Yuga

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:56 pm

Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?

;-)

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:31 pm

I could be interested in a second run if I can get my size and width. Marc, what is the price in US dollars now?

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:44 pm

I did the conversion last night and it came to $610.00 ;-)

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:18 pm

I suggest people jump in on this. This may be the last time we see these and who knows, they could show up in Indy V

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:49 pm

It will be 7 months this friday since I placed my order!

With so many great things going on in the world of "Indy", the time just flew by!

This is Exciting!

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:21 am

Tron7960 wrote: the time just flew by!

And the money too. ;-)

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:11 pm

Have you started shipping them yet Marc? My feet are starting to get cold...

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:45 am

Congratulations Marc

starks_6 · Post by **starks_6** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:55 pm

mate! they look spot on to when we see Indy stepping around the pressure switches in the Chachapoyan temple. they're perfect!

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:51 pm

Neolithic wrote:Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?

;-)

Have you sent them yet?

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:01 pm

Neolithic wrote:
Neolithic wrote:Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?

;-)
Have you sent them yet?

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:52 pm

sneakertinker wrote:
Neolithic wrote:
Neolithic wrote:Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?
Have you sent them yet?

;-)
Have you sent them yet?

Chris_King · Post by **Chris_King** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:47 am

My boots just arrived!!!

Marc, THANK YOU - SINCERELY - for making this happen. These boots are just SUPERB!
Honestly, I can't faul these - they look EXACTLY like the boots we see Ford wearing in the temple scenes at the beginning of Raiders.

Yet another gear quest has been completed thanks to Marc and his exceptional quality / highly accurate offerings!

Chris