Aldens from 1970s? pics....

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:26 pm

Wanted to share my newest find, a pair really old Aldens I got off ebay, (probably bidding against some fellow COW members!). The color of the leather is first thing I noticed, its a true brown, no red in it at all. They are in very new condition, the soles arent worn at all, but they do have some creases in the toe of the left boot. The leather was in need of some Pecards also. The faces on the inside of the boot are canvas, and the tongue is padded in what lookes like really thin felt. I think I now have Aldens from every generation, heres a comparison shot. Far left are the oldest....

Whats also interesting is the heel logo inside the boots. Seems Alden changes is every time they switch leathers. I think they might be from around the time Raiders was filmed, anyone know how I can find out? Any comments?

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:37 pm

Wow, James, very interesting!

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 10:20 pm

Cool James. Can I ask what you paid?

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:21 am

$158! But there was no way to tell what I was going to get.... After applying some Pecards they look even better!

I J

indy_den · Post by **indy_den** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 1:16 am

James, that's a great picture. It's a good comparison of the Alden boots evolution. I like the far left one the best... vintage 1970s. You got a very nice buy there and quite a steal for 158 bucks in such a good condition. My second favorite is the newest pair. Nice collection you've got there.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 1:35 am

Are all of them different sizes? If you have the time would you mind taking pics of the soles and the insides and perhaps some side angles? I'd appreciate it.

Indiana Joe · Post by **Indiana Joe** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 5:48 am

Very nice comparison photo. I think I like the 80's boot the best but that may be b/c it appears the darkest on my monitor. Or, maybe it's b/c I'm a product of the 80's?

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:26 am

The inside of my Aldens have the 1980s emblem, but the color is more of the 1970s...could just be my monitor.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:33 am

How come you don't wear the two on the right?

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:42 pm

AGENT5 - Just let me know what angles of what boots you wanna see, ive got pics of them all on my computer!

Thanks to Indy Den and Indy joe for the kind words! And ITG maybe you have an older pair?

FLash, I havent worn the last two because I havent really needed to yet, they are more just part of the collection.

Thanks guys!

I J

Post by **Mike** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 1:22 pm

Wow, nice boots. What size may I ask... keep in mind you may have to duck a pair coming at you if you say 8D.

$158 isn't a bad price at all. Now isn't it nice that someone here didn't post the link for everyone to find?

Mike

JohnNdy · Post by **JohnNdy** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 2:02 pm

$158 isn't a bad price at all. Now isn't it nice that someone here didn't post the link for everyone to find?

Agreed! While I must admit that I am seething with jealousy

It is even better to know that someone got such an old pair for such a low price. I like it when that happens! Good find!

-John

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:32 pm

Now isn't it nice that someone here didn't post the link for everyone to find?

Mike

Oh He\\ yeah!! I had gotten burned numerous times by the ebay posting!!

BTW size 9 1/2 C.

I cant take the credit though, one of the other members alerted me to this!! And thus will be receiving a little diddy as my appreciation.

Thanks!
I J

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:06 pm

James, what's wrong with the heel? In the pic, it looks like a chunk of it is gone.

Yes, Fritz informed me that the boots I have are from his 1980s stock.

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:23 pm

Its just angle of the pic, I think its becuase the heel is curved....

But hey thats cool that yours are the old version!! Does Fritz have an email adress?

i J

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:34 pm

IndianaJames wrote: Does Fritz have an email adress?

i J

Nope. He's old-style in respect that he doesn't operate via the Internet. His phone # is 818-788-9359.

MK · Post by MK » Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:20 pm

Cool find. I looked in side of mine and I can just make out what you have called "The 70's era" logo which confirms mine are the old brown color. Thanks for posting that.

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 3:42 pm

Welcome, Im just guessing on the era of those, who knows for sure when they were made, could have been in the 70's and 80's..... dunno.

I J