Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Bags, Boots, Shirts and all other gear should be discussed here.

Moderators: Mike, Cajunkraut, Tennessee Smith

Post Reply
User avatar
Indiana Jonesy
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 131
Joined: Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:37 pm
Location: Woking, UK

Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Post by Indiana Jonesy »

As the title suggests... where can one get these boots in the shops or on-line in the UK (don't want to pay import taxes).

Cheers!

:)
dirtyepic129
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 57
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 8:15 pm
Location: Leeds, UK

Post by dirtyepic129 »

On the Aldenshoe.com website, it appears there's an Alden dealer in London:

Browns
South Moulton Street Limited
23-27 South Moulton Street
London, Great Britain

Their website yields 3 pairs of Alden shoes (http://www.brownsfashion.com/pages/sear ... 4468643034).

Maybe they can order 405's? Might be worth a call. Otherwise, you'll probably have to find a close Yank military friend with an APO :)
User avatar
Indiana Jonesy
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 131
Joined: Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:37 pm
Location: Woking, UK

Post by Indiana Jonesy »

what about ones that look like the Alden boots?

Any good replica's at a decent price?
User avatar
Cavalcade
Field Surveyor
Field Surveyor
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:07 am
Location: I'm going to get the papers. Get the papers

Post by Cavalcade »

Try Todd's boots, they really are excellent and great value, even with the shipping costs.
User avatar
Indiana Jonesy
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 131
Joined: Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:37 pm
Location: Woking, UK

Post by Indiana Jonesy »

Cavalcade wrote:Try Todd's boots, they really are excellent and great value, even with the shipping costs.
Thanks!!!!!!
User avatar
maboot38
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 2848
Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:41 pm
Location: Hampden, ME

Post by maboot38 »

Yeah, if you are looking for something cheaper, Todd's look AMAZING at a really good price.

I love 405s, but if I wanted to buy something that looked just like them but for less, Todd's boots are the way to go.
User avatar
Christian Jones
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 132
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:31 am
Location: Somewhere in Europe...

Re: Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Post by Christian Jones »

Resurecting an old thread :twisted: .

I will be in London next week so it looks like a good excuse to finally get some Alden boots \:D/ .
But except for Browns in South Moulton Street , is there any other shop that sells Alden 405's in London ???
Indiana Dymond
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 257
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:53 pm
Location: Devon ,England,UK

Re: Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Post by Indiana Dymond »

I think J Crew now have a London outlet now :-k
User avatar
nicktheguy
Expeditionary Hero
Expeditionary Hero
Posts: 1834
Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2004 12:14 pm
Location: Vancouver, Canada

Re:

Post by nicktheguy »

maboot38 wrote:Yeah, if you are looking for something cheaper, Todd's look AMAZING at a really good price.

I love 405s, but if I wanted to buy something that looked just like them but for less, Todd's boots are the way to go.

I need to make my own personal comment here - I bought a pair of Todds - and they looked great. I ended up selling them to another member because having owned Aldens, the comfort was not there for me. Please don't take it the wrong way - I think Todd has great stuff, but the inside comfort of a Todds VS Aldens is also worth consideration.
User avatar
maboot38
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 2848
Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:41 pm
Location: Hampden, ME

Re: Re:

Post by maboot38 »

nicktheguy wrote:
maboot38 wrote:Yeah, if you are looking for something cheaper, Todd's look AMAZING at a really good price.

I love 405s, but if I wanted to buy something that looked just like them but for less, Todd's boots are the way to go.

I need to make my own personal comment here - I bought a pair of Todds - and they looked great. I ended up selling them to another member because having owned Aldens, the comfort was not there for me. Please don't take it the wrong way - I think Todd has great stuff, but the inside comfort of a Todds VS Aldens is also worth consideration.
And this is why we shouldn't resurrect 2 year old posts. :) Context is lost.

My comment was in response to the following:

Indiana Jonesy wrote:what about ones that look like the Alden boots?

Any good replica's at a decent price?

Everyone knows Todd's are not as comfortable as Aldens, but he was looking for a reasonably priced replica, which is exactly what Todd makes.
User avatar
nicktheguy
Expeditionary Hero
Expeditionary Hero
Posts: 1834
Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2004 12:14 pm
Location: Vancouver, Canada

Re: Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Post by nicktheguy »

I am aware of that when I read the post Maboot. I was merely contributing my personal thoughts about the comfort. That is all. I agreed that the Todds is a boot that looks great. I was adding a personal thought about the comfort. I like Todd's stuff overall.
User avatar
maboot38
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 2848
Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:41 pm
Location: Hampden, ME

Re: Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Post by maboot38 »

nicktheguy wrote:I am aware of that when I read the post Maboot. I was merely contributing my personal thoughts about the comfort. That is all. I agreed that the Todds is a boot that looks great. I was adding a personal thought about the comfort. I like Todd's stuff overall.
Got it. You're right too. Looks good, not nearly as comfortable as Aldens (but really, what is?) :)
User avatar
Christian Jones
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 132
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:31 am
Location: Somewhere in Europe...

Re: Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Post by Christian Jones »

Thanks, but I was only looking for Alden's in the UK... :?
User avatar
Michaelson
Knower of Things
Posts: 44486
Joined: Tue Jun 25, 2002 12:55 pm
Location: Out here knowing stuff and things and wishing I were with the family at Universal Studios Orlando

Re:

Post by Michaelson »

dirtyepic129 wrote:On the Aldenshoe.com website, it appears there's an Alden dealer in London:

Browns
South Moulton Street Limited
23-27 South Moulton Street
London, Great Britain

Their website yields 3 pairs of Alden shoes (http://www.brownsfashion.com/pages/sear ... 4468643034" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).

Maybe they can order 405's? Might be worth a call. Otherwise, you'll probably have to find a close Yank military friend with an APO :)
Here's your answer then. :TOH:

Regards! Michaelson
User avatar
jones the whip
Dig Leader
Dig Leader
Posts: 432
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:12 pm
Location: Bedfordshire, England

Re: Alden 405 boots in the UK?

Post by jones the whip »

Take my word for it, it's worth paying the extra tax to own the real thing.

Image
Image

Cheers,
JTW.
Post Reply