Todd's costumes boots?!

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:46 pm

I forgot to say, well done sir. My fedora is off to you.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:53 pm

Great boots!!

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:57 pm

I can't compare them to other shoes. Sorry - I just don't know.

Sorry, I just don't have time to do more pictures. They look just like Aldens from all angles - you've seen them before. The only difference is that the welt extends abround the heel like a regular shoe.

Sorry, we don't plan to do other sizes. This isn't a large enough volume product to do half sizes and wide sizes.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:01 pm

I didn't want to sound arrogant before Puppetboy, just VERY curious about this pair of shoes! Can you at least tell us what colour they are or should we wait till the first customers will post some pictures?
If there was my size I would have probably been the first already

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:05 pm

Boy, I guess I'm still a little shocked these didn't go up to at least a size 13.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:06 pm

And I thought I had big feet Pitfall

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:12 pm

Yeah, I admit they're not small but other than running into spots where the size has been sold out I've never had a problem with a place not carrying the size at all.

Because of this now I feel like I'm King Kong or something......

The boots do look great and the price is perfect. I can't wait to see how these look on everyone else. ;-)

serenade · Post by **serenade** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:14 pm

A pair ordered! I was waiting for this all this weeks! yeah!

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:14 pm

Well if they are successiful I hope that Puppetboy will expand the size availability. I would love a pair too!

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:20 pm

Pitfall Harry wrote:

Yeah, I admit they're not small but other than running into spots where the size has been sold out I've never had a problem with a place not carrying the size at all.

Because of this now I feel like I'm King Kong or something......

The boots do look great and the price is perfect. I can't wait to see how these look on everyone else. ;-)

Hey Harry, for your feet you need a pair of Arks of the Covenant!

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:21 pm

Yes, with special "Wrath of God" odor killing action. ;-)

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:22 pm

ORDERED! I really like the color. When I got on here and saw a comment about seeing a photo, I immediately opened another tab and had Todd's site up. Ordered immediately and am one happy camper.

Randy

Terrasolo · Post by **Terrasolo** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:24 pm

Nice boots indeed. Just one question though, if I am a size 91/2 am I out of luck or were the shoes made as a sort of in between the sizes?

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:26 pm

Todd's is practically a "One Stop Shop" for Indygear. Now all we need are pants

Gunk · Post by **Gunk** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:28 pm

I called up about 2 hours ago and placed an order for size 10. Todd if you're reading this I'm the dude from Brooklyn, NY who ordered a pair

still waiting on my status e-mail

omgelek@aol.com

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:37 pm

I notice they $74.95 on the site, but when you check-out through Paypal they are $79.99. Is that to cover your Paypal fees Puppetboy? It's still a more than fair price.

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:37 pm

Puppetboy wrote:The boots are here. I'm going to post this in the vendor announcement section.

The price is $74.95.

Todd

Why does the shopping cart show a price of $79.95?

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:44 pm

I notice they $74.95 on the site, but when you check-out through Paypal they are $79.99

Fixed.

I called up about 2 hours ago and placed an order for size 10. Todd if you're reading this I'm the dude from Brooklyn, NY who ordered a pair still waiting on my status e-mail

We're still working on yesterday. You'll get it.

Now all we need are pants

I ain't saying nothing.

Just one question though, if I am a size 91/2 am I out of luck or were the shoes made as a sort of in between the sizes?

I hope they're not inbetween sizes. Usually in this situation you order the next 1/2 size up.

Well if they are successiful I hope that Puppetboy will expand the size availability.

If the volume is sufficient I certainly will. The factory has minimum orders to justify making a last.

Can you at least tell us what colour they are

The color in the photo is accurate.

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:49 pm

I wish there was an items sold counter like on HSN. That would be interesting to watch.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:08 pm

Puppetboy wrote:
Well if they are successiful I hope that Puppetboy will expand the size availability.
If the volume is sufficient I certainly will. The factory has minimum orders to justify making a last.

Can I make a poll with the missing sizes? Perhaps if we collect enough people willing to buy certain sizes you could add those to the list. What do you think?

Anyway thanks again for the shoes, under $80 is frigging awesome!

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:35 pm

Puppetboy wrote:
I notice they $74.95 on the site, but when you check-out through Paypal they are $79.99

Fixed.quote]

I paid the wrong price by accident. Can I get a refund? I'll PM my email address and info.

Arlington Beech · Post by **Arlington Beech** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:49 pm

Pair ordered!

(and for the above poster, Todd pretty much immediately refunded the 5$ to me, I didn't even notice the price difference, was just too excited at getting the boots really lol)

twilekjedi · Post by **twilekjedi** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:56 pm

I'd be in for a size 7.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:03 pm

Indiana Crowe wrote:Pair ordered!

(and for the above poster, Todd pretty much immediately refunded the 5$ to me, I didn't even notice the price difference, was just too excited at getting the boots really lol)

Ha, I had the same experience, though, I did notice the price difference. It mattered not, I was ordering regardless!

Must say I applaud Todd for correcting what could have been a nice extra profit for him.

Randy

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:04 pm

How many pairs left Puppetboy?

IndianaBogart · Post by **IndianaBogart** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:06 pm

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:07 pm

I ALREADY got my Quantum View email! He's on the ball!

Randy

Scott63 · Post by **Scott63** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:29 pm

I placed an order for a pair in size 11D about an hour ago. I also noticed Todd's added a pretty nice looking ROTLA pocket knife to his inventory, so I couldn't resist - had to add that to my order too.

Scott

WhipDude · Post by **WhipDude** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:47 pm

I'm with the other guys if you are looking for people interested. I'd be interested in a size 13 in the future as well.

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:52 pm

Scott63 wrote:I placed an order for a pair in size 11D about an hour ago. I also noticed Todd's added a pretty nice looking ROTLA pocket knife to his inventory, so I couldn't resist - had to add that to my order too.

Scott

I wonder how sharp that knife is. I always carry a pocket knife and could use a new one.

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:02 pm

Can I make a poll with the missing sizes?

Absolutely! I'd like to know if people would rather have half sizes or wide sizes. I already hear that a lot of you have size 13 stompers.

I wonder how sharp that knife is.

They come with a pretty decent edge, but like most new knives, they're not shaving sharp. I did sharpen one up and it took a really nice edge. I'm going to use it as much as possible to see how it holds.

I hate knives that don't keep an edge. The last Kershaw I bought was awful.

Oh, yeah, the $5 discrepancy was my mistake. Only a few of you were affected before I got it fixed. If we overlook your refund, email us so we can fix it.

Todd

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:31 pm

I just ordered a pair myself. Iam looking forward to them.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:55 pm

Puppetboy wrote:
Can I make a poll with the missing sizes?
Absolutely! I'd like to know if people would rather have half sizes or wide sizes. I already hear that a lot of you have size 13 stompers.

Puppetboy I just added this poll... hope this helps you as much as it will help us ;-)

viewtopic.php?p=494704#494704

For now is about half sizes mostly, we will see about the width, it would be great to have half sizes for a start.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:06 pm

Puppetboy wrote:J!m,

I've got to step in here and gently, carefully, and tactfully suggest a possible reply submitted humbly and with the greatest respect for you all, as I know you all to be the best of the best, the bravest and finest Indy fans in all the galaxy.

I've been wearing my "costume" jacket for a full year now. I've intentionally been rough on it to test it. It's only gotten better and more comfortable with age. Not one thing has failed on it. Is that a costume jacket? Have I been wearing a "costume" all this time? It looks like a "real" jacket, it smells like a "real" jacket, it wears like a "real" jacket... It is a lightweight jacket, but I believe it to be similar in weight to the film jackets. In fact, I've had this confirmed.

In summary, I humbly submit that calling it a "costume" jacket gives members (especially new members) the impression that they can't wear it as an everyday garment, when in fact, most of my customers DO wear them as everyday garments.

Over the year, we have made improvements in materials and details with the manufacturer, and now I am quite proud of it. We've found a leather that I think is absolutely perfect - in fact, I've asked the factory to NEVER change it. I think it is dead-on to the screen jacket, it's brown all the way through, and has a glossier finish, perfect for distressing. We also changed the pocket lining to flannel, which is perfect and will be more durable.

On to the boots. Yes, the width is medium. Yes, the are "real" boots, made by a "real" boot manufacturer using "real" leather and "real" soles. The company making these manufactures shoes for major brands all over the world.

I think many on this board are far too quick to label garments that don't meet their very high (and sometimes unrealistic) expectations as "costume" garments (or leather gear). I'm not the only recipient of this label, either, many other good vendors get this label placed on their products as well, and I think possibly a smidgen, just a smidgen, unfairly.

Of course, feel free to call anything you want, anything you want. We are all free to our opinions, you know, one man's trash is another man's treasure and all...

Just my humble, respectfully submitted opinion, with no disrepect meant to anyone living or dead, past present or future, I love you all - each and every one - don't ever forget that - I mean it. What's mine is yours, come stay with me for as long as you want. I'll be your alibi, no questions asked. Hugs and kisses. Don't mind me...

Todd

Todd,

You have done alot of good for the fans, and hopefully it has been reciprocated? You're a prime example of a fan and vendor who makes things affordable so the fan does not have to spend mega bucks on collecting articles of the gear. You're sort of the 'Henry Ford' of the gear!

Not only that, but I've been impressed with your commitment to accuracy! The Raiders jacket is arguably the most accurate out there right now. The boots, a fan can get four pairs for the price of 1 pair of Alden's. That's a bargain by anyone's standards! All in all, your philosophy is really the heart of the matter. Wallets can breathe an easier sigh of relief.

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:03 pm

Texan Scott,

Thanks for the kind words. I am a fan and a screen-acccuracy nut, so I understand what most of you want. I also am not rich, so price is the most important thing to me.

Fortunately, with Indy IV this spring, it allowed me to invest in some of these more expensive endeavors. My mission in life is to bring the fans a great value for their money. I'm proud of all of my products. Some of them are hard to beat for any price (my opinion).

Remember, the stuff used on screen were not the ultimate best quality clothes or accessories. I would rather have it like it really was, the good, the bad, and the ugly. But that's just me.

Thanks for putting up the poll. Perhaps we can do another one to find out whether people would rather have half sizes or wide widths. For me, wide widths are more important. I can wear a half size bigger if it's wide enough.

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:30 pm

Ordered! Size 12. Look good and if they fit good they are headed on my Peru trip.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:46 pm

Puppetboy wrote:Texan Scott,

Thanks for the kind words. I am a fan and a screen-acccuracy nut, so I understand what most of you want. I also am not rich, so price is the most important thing to me.

Fortunately, with Indy IV this spring, it allowed me to invest in some of these more expensive endeavors. My mission in life is to bring the fans a great value for their money. I'm proud of all of my products. Some of them are hard to beat for any price (my opinion).

Remember, the stuff used on screen were not the ultimate best quality clothes or accessories. I would rather have it like it really was, the good, the bad, and the ugly. But that's just me.

Thanks for putting up the poll. Perhaps we can do another one to find out whether people would rather have half sizes or wide widths. For me, wide widths are more important. I can wear a half size bigger if it's wide enough.

here here todd.....you've always been excellent to deal with in the past and its good to see you're still catering to our insane desires to this day

i ordered a size 9

....thank god for my moderately sized feet!!!

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:00 pm

Texan Scott wrote:

Todd,

You have done alot of good for the fans, and hopefully it has been reciprocated? You're a prime example of a fan and vendor who makes things affordable so the fan does not have to spend mega bucks on collecting articles of the gear. You're sort of the 'Henry Ford' of the gear! Not only that, but I've been impressed with your commitment to accuracy! The Raiders jacket is arguably the most accurate out there right now. The boots, a fan can get four pairs for the price of 1 pair of Alden's. That's a bargain by anyone's standards! All in all, your philosophy is really the heart of the matter. Wallets can breathe an easier sigh of relief.

Yeah, Todd should get an award for best value in a vendors award ceremony if such a thing existed.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:05 pm

bigrex wrote:
Texan Scott wrote:

Todd,

You have done alot of good for the fans, and hopefully it has been reciprocated? You're a prime example of a fan and vendor who makes things affordable so the fan does not have to spend mega bucks on collecting articles of the gear. You're sort of the 'Henry Ford' of the gear! Not only that, but I've been impressed with your commitment to accuracy! The Raiders jacket is arguably the most accurate out there right now. The boots, a fan can get four pairs for the price of 1 pair of Alden's. That's a bargain by anyone's standards! All in all, your philosophy is really the heart of the matter. Wallets can breathe an easier sigh of relief.
Yeah, Todd should get an award for best value in a vendors award ceremony if such a thing existed.

he'd be in a really close race with mr. botwright ;-)

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:07 pm

Indiana G wrote:
bigrex wrote:
Texan Scott wrote:

Todd,

You have done alot of good for the fans, and hopefully it has been reciprocated? You're a prime example of a fan and vendor who makes things affordable so the fan does not have to spend mega bucks on collecting articles of the gear. You're sort of the 'Henry Ford' of the gear! Not only that, but I've been impressed with your commitment to accuracy! The Raiders jacket is arguably the most accurate out there right now. The boots, a fan can get four pairs for the price of 1 pair of Alden's. That's a bargain by anyone's standards! All in all, your philosophy is really the heart of the matter. Wallets can breathe an easier sigh of relief.
Yeah, Todd should get an award for best value in a vendors award ceremony if such a thing existed.
he'd be in a really close race with mr. botwright ;-)

True, they would have to give out several awards.

MacFett · Post by **MacFett** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:56 pm

Ordered. Finaly some accurate boots.

Gunk · Post by **Gunk** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:43 am

yay! got my UPS shipment email thanks todd! also these boots are adventure quality?

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:04 am

I am really excited about these boots. The price is great, but will have to wait until payday which is on the 30th, so I can't have them in time for Halloween. Great alternative to Aldens. Good work Mr. Coyle!

Dave

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:05 am

I would like to remind....

Your shoe size is not available? ...VOTE HERE

Thanks everybody

Darwood · Post by **Darwood** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:52 am

Todd,

Are the shoes labeled in European sizes as well? I was looking though my shoes last night trying to figure out my shoe size, and I noticed that even though my US sizes varied, my European size stayed about the same.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:19 pm

Puppetboy will confirm but... I find this chart very useful and reliable. Hope this helps.

http://www.aldenshoes.com/fitting.asp

indyfyfe · Post by **indyfyfe** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:26 pm

They look great Todd!!

Brad

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:08 pm

I would definitely order a size 13.....Hopefully you'll have them next order

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:48 pm

I am eagerly anticipating my boots to arrive, recieved my shipping notice today.

I need to add that I have been extremely happy with all gear ordered from Todd with the exception of the whip and Todd rectified that purchase with excellent customer service. I would also like to add that I have most of Todd's gear, jacket, shirt, both belts, holster, whip holder, bag w/strap, and several accesories. Todd's customer service is second to no one, his prices are almost impossible to beat and the gear is far from being a "costume" piece. If I can sell my Linder knife for close to the original purchase price I will add his Raiders knife to my collection as well.

IndianaJack91 · Post by **IndianaJack91** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:01 pm

Once again you have done a great job Todd. I have one question though, i ordered my pair yesterday and i just wanted to know when i should look out for the UPS truck. Thanks!