Marc Kitter, you're my new hero!
I just got my pair of AB Aldens in and I must say my search is now over. I don't think pics are required since we all know what they look like. I was scared the fit might be a bit off as they're custom boots but they are exact to my old pair. I just couldn't be happier. Well, I would if they were cheap ;-) but in this hobby you get what you pay for and the price, as we already know, was out of Marc's hands. The cost really doesn't bother me because you just cannot get these boots anywhere else in the world that I'm aware of. I've looked for years for a pair of vintage Aldens only to be disappointed again and again but Marc has now solved that problem.
Now comes that hard, hard part...breaking them in. My last pair killed my ankles for a week and after trying these on in the house they already hurt just after wearing them for 5 minutes. It's not the size, it's that they're so stiff around the ankle when new that they dig into the back of my leg when walking. Looks like they'll be getting a steady light coating of Pecards to help them out.
I also just got off the phone with Schmitty who's ordering me a pair of heels for my older pair since they're worn down to the metal. So, if you need anything of that sort don't forget you can ring him up and he'll hook you up if you're in the states. All of you in Europe can get Marc to do the same. I'd rather give my business to these chaps than a dealer I don't know. Help our brothers out!
Thanks Marc for setting this all up and giving us this special piece of gear. I haven't been this excited about any piece of gear in quite a long time. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up." Only, make it a pair.