Just got my first pair of Aldens!

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Just got my first pair of Aldens!

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:lol: Man, these are nice! No wonder you guys wear these.
Got 'em from Schmidty. Great price. Great service. Ordered Wed. afternoon, on my porch today.
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Wow, that was fast! Certainly not like most other gear delivery. Ordering most everything else seems like an exercise in patience. Congrats!
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At your service sir!! I aim to please.
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Enjoy them!

I know you will...
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Congrats koko! ;-)
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knibs7 wrote:;0

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Agree... :mrgreen:

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Post by lingarn »

Congratulations! :)

I don't know if anyone mentioned, but it is customary to show pictures. :lol:
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I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you.
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Post by Indiana G »

ahhh...your first pair of aldens....what a great feeling of slapping those puppies on your feet. indiana jones' official boot. many come close but nothing beats the real mccoy.

i still wear my first pair and though they are the least expensive of my 405's.....they are the most comfortable by far. i don't get it, but they are. they've treaded on new york pavement in a chilly spring, jamaican sand, mountain trails......they are just saturated with memories. i hope yours will treat you just as good. cheers.
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Sorry...didn't know anyone would want to see pics of another pair!
Here they are on my kitchen table, where all good shoes should be.
one with flash...one without

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Kokopelli wrote:Sorry...didn't know anyone would want to see pics of another pair!
Here they are on my kitchen table, where all good shoes should be.
one with flash...one without

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A bunch of us are Alden Junkies so yes we do love our pix fix...

Kidding...Very nice shoes and they will serve you well...
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Well done, boy!!
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Post by tunic »

Great boots . Wear them well. I love my Aldens . I wear my boots a few times a week and I had them for around 3 years . They are worth every penny. I would like to have another pair. But I can't wear out the first pair. My wife said your boots still look good . Why buy another pair. But you guys know that we can't have enough Indy gear. 2 pairs are better then one.
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Upper foot area seam?

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Those are great looking boots. I am curious about the stitching around the the top of the part that covers the foot (whatever it's called). Is there a seam that one with hammertoes can rub their toe knuckles against? I've had boots with a seam there, and it can be painful.
Thanks, Ken.
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That stitching is partly cosmetic, and I beleive it also holds the liner in the toe area as well.

Best bet is to send a PM to Schmidty and see what he says...

If I wasn't wearing mine right nw, I'd take a look inside for you!

Alden has another model, same last (same boot really) in black with no toe stitching. But, we Indy fans like the toe stitching as it is a bit iconic as it was used this way in the movie... ;-)
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you can't feel the stitching with your piggies. ;-)
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Great boots you'll love them! Maybe even sleep in them... hehehe :lol: :lol:
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Hey guys I'm new hear. Who is Schmidty and how do his prices compare with Alden's shoe store on the web? I need a new pair of boots.
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