Alternative Aldens?

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Alternative Aldens?

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Hi guys

As a resident of the UK and a big gear head i was looking for some Aldens and found them to be too expensive. As an alternative I have bought a pair of Timberland Workaday boots. here are some picts - I'd welcome any comments you guys may have. I know they are not SA but i reckon they do a job.

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Those soles actually look pretty good - I like them better than the clunky looking vibram soles I have seen on the 64's. I think they are Indyesque enough! Good find.
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Good find. I really like Timberland's. They look pretty good and much more palatable on the bank account!
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I have Timberlands too. They are very comfy and you can change their color easily. You can also glue a few wooden cylinders inside the heel holes to harden them.
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Where do you find them? I did a web search and couldn't find them.
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available on the bay under fashion footwear - i paid around 70 $US
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My new finding:

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Theese are exact copy of American II WW infantry boots. Mady in Germany by STURM. As far as I am concerned - strong and solid.
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Ooo! I like those STURMs! :tup:
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Those are all great looking boots, I went with the Irish setter wingshooter by Redwings.
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Wojtek wrote:My new finding:

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Theese are exact copy of American II WW infantry boots. Mady in Germany by STURM. As far as I am concerned - strong and solid.
Do you have a web address for STRUM?
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http://www.sturm-miltec.de

search reenactment part

I think I would prefer them than Aldens :Plymouth:

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They sell wholesale only.
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Perhaps you should try to contact a few IIWW reenactment groups or military shops in US.
STORM is a popular and high quality reenactment trade-mark in Europe.
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Atthefront has good repro boots afaik, I can't remember where they get them though...
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http://www.atthefront.com/ search for service shoes, type II
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