Todd's new boots

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:05 am

irishjones wrote:
IndyBrit wrote:There's no worse feeling on earth than a gearhead being denied his fix!
I heard that! It's horrible!

I know that your just jonesing for those boots. Felt the same way when I made an order for a Wested Hero and later made a surreal drive up Wested Lane to pick it up in person. Fortunately Peter brought me down to earth with his usual patter

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:44 am

IndyBrit wrote:
irishjones wrote:I know that your just jonesing for those boots. Felt the same way when I made an order for a Wested Hero and later made a surreal drive up Wested Lane to pick it up in person. Fortunately Peter brought me down to earth with his usual patter

I would love to take a trip over to Wested Lane to see the place in person, but I'm afraid that once I was on the phone with Peter and I made a....less than flattering remark about the efforts of his assistant Gemma because I was expecting a pair of pants and they never informed me that they didn't have my size in stock and were just waiting until they came. I regretted my actions immediately after and I'm ashamed I said something like that because it's not like me to insult anybody. I'd be afraid of Peter saying something like he remembered my call and not letting me into the shop or something. LOL. I know it sounds silly, but that's the way I think of things. LOL.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:51 am

Got an update this morning on the boots on the Track and Confirm site. It states "Customs clearance processing complete" at 5:09am this morning. I wonder how much longer I'll have to wait.

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:03 am

I don't know which size should I order

Too bad they weigh so much and the shipping rate is a killer.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:19 am

Just paid £45.70 for my customs charge (incl £12.00 delivery for tomorrow?!?!?). 100% Guaranteed Delivery for tomorrow.

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:30 am

The0w3n5 wrote:Just paid £45.70 for my customs charge (incl £12.00 delivery for tomorrow?!?!?). 100% Guaranteed Delivery for tomorrow.

That hursts

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:32 am

Issue is I only budgeted for £30.00. Ergggg

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:28 am

The0w3n5 wrote:Just paid £45.70 for my customs charge (incl £12.00 delivery for tomorrow?!?!?). 100% Guaranteed Delivery for tomorrow.

Now THAT is disgusting! That's almost half the price of the boots again! I swear, with the shipping costs and customs charges, I could have bought 2 pairs if I were in Todd's store personally.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:31 am

You might be fortunate because you won't have to pay the £12.00 for a saturday delivery.

indyclone · Post by **indyclone** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:42 am

The Dude wrote:Pur UPS mine should arrive today and my review will be up later. I'm hoping Todd hit a home run with these. That comment about the Hook snaping off has me concerned. Hopefully it'll be an isolated incident.

it could be , i still have my boot's from todd's from a few years ago and they look great ( i mean i don't wear them everyday) but they haven't given me any trouble yet , except the heel came undone and i took it in to be repaired , good as new. i hope to get these new boots sometime soon .....

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:23 pm

Actually, the hooks are my one beef with the manufacturer. They are not the ones that were on the samples they supplied. The ones they put on the production boots are more like the Aldens, which I'm sure they thought was what I would have wanted. The hooks on the Aldens seem iffy to start with. The rest of the shoe is totally superlative.

Also, reports are coming in, and what we're hearing is that the boots run 1/2 size large, not a whole size large.

-Todd

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:38 pm

Puppetboy wrote:Actually, the hooks are my one beef with the manufacturer. They are not the ones that were on the samples they supplied. The ones they put on the production boots are more like the Aldens, which I'm sure they thought was what I would have wanted. The hooks on the Aldens seem iffy to start with. The rest of the shoe is totally superlative.

Also, reports are coming in, and what we're hearing is that the boots run 1/2 size large, not a whole size large.

-Todd

I presume that would mean that when I get the shoes, they may be 1/2 a size too large (Thats good btw)?

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:31 pm

No I'm going directly to the sorting office itself to pick them up. Whenever they actually inform me they're available for pick up.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:03 pm

irishjones wrote:No I'm going directly to the sorting office itself to pick them up. Whenever they actually inform me they're available for pick up.

I would do that but there's no time in the day for me to take a trip out, especially when I would have to go out my way to get them.

UkulelePinoy · Post by **UkulelePinoy** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:57 pm

Well, I've been wearing mine for two days now. So far so good. A few lightly sore spots here and there, but not unexpected from breaking in a new pair of leather boots. No problems with any hooks or the laces.

Vaderbreath · Post by **Vaderbreath** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:10 pm

Same here. I've been wearing them and have had no problems at all. In fact, they're really comfy.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 5:56 pm

Yeah I'm starting to get a little jealous of people here talking about having their boots already.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:45 am

Wow. Just recieved mine in the mail. They are amazing . Ive ordered a 10.5 (US) because my feet are a 10(uk) and they fit perfectly, no issues what so ever.

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:13 am

Guys, has anyone with 29.5-30 cm insole ordered a pair? Which size have you chosen?

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:32 am

The0w3n5 wrote:Wow. Just recieved mine in the mail. They are amazing . Ive ordered a 10.5 (US) because my feet are a 10(uk) and they fit perfectly, no issues what so ever.

This isn't fair, I STILL haven't received anything yet. :'(

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:06 am

irishjones wrote: This isn't fair, I STILL haven't received anything yet. :'(

Blame Royal mail only.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:12 am

The0w3n5 wrote:
irishjones wrote: This isn't fair, I STILL haven't received anything yet. :'(
Blame Royal mail only.

Them or Parcel Force, whoever deals with those things. I think it's Parcel Force, actually.

Indiana Dymond · Post by **Indiana Dymond** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:28 am

Parcel Farce!!

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:30 am

Indiana Dymond wrote:Parcel Farce!!

Those jerks!!!! LOL.

Indiana Dymond · Post by **Indiana Dymond** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:34 am

Hope I get my customs bill on monday,had hoped to have it friday!!

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:39 am

It was 'Parcel Farce', but they are a section of Royal Mail that deals with international stuff.

I guess I am the first in the UK. Will make a youtube video this weekend for your entertainment.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:52 am

The0w3n5 wrote:It was 'Parcel Farce', but they are a section of Royal Mail that deals with international stuff.

I guess I am the first in the UK. Will make a youtube video this weekend for your entertainment.

I wonder if it's taking so long for them to get to me because I live in Northern Ireland. That's a disadvantage about living here.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:18 am

irishjones wrote: I wonder if it's taking so long for them to get to me because I live in Northern Ireland. That's a disadvantage about living here.

Wouldn't be surprised, hey at least it's not HDNL

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:29 am

The0w3n5 wrote:
irishjones wrote: I wonder if it's taking so long for them to get to me because I live in Northern Ireland. That's a disadvantage about living here.
Wouldn't be surprised, hey at least it's not HDNL

Never dealt with them before. Are they as bad?

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:34 am

They have a VERY bad reputation. Took 2 weeks to get something from Harwich to Ipswich (if you look on a map it is a 45 min drive?!?!?)!

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:36 am

The0w3n5 wrote:They have a VERY bad reputation. Took 2 weeks to get something from Harwich to Ipswich (if you look on a map it is a 45 min drive?!?!?)!

That's just ridiculous on so many levels!!!

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:51 am

In process of uploading a video.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 1:33 pm

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Uploaded. Sorry about the camera work.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 1:51 pm

The0w3n5 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A48kBzSv7WQ

Uploaded. Sorry about the camera work.

Very informative, dude. Didn't do anything to help my jealousy, though. I hate you. No, I'm sorry, I don't hate you. I DO! I DO HATE YOU!! Dude, I don't seriously.........!

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 1:54 pm

irishjones wrote: Very informative, dude. Didn't do anything to help my jealousy, though. I hate you. No, I'm sorry, I don't hate you. I DO! I DO HATE YOU!! Dude, I don't seriously.........!

haha.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:27 pm

The0w3n5 wrote:
irishjones wrote: Very informative, dude. Didn't do anything to help my jealousy, though. I hate you. No, I'm sorry, I don't hate you. I DO! I DO HATE YOU!! Dude, I don't seriously.........!
haha.

Dude, it turns out we both have exactly the same size feet. You said that they fitted your feet perfectly. I am concerned that they may be a little narrow as I have quite wide feet. Do you think I will find them as comfortable?

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:05 pm

Not to sure. My feet are about 4 inches wide and there is still a bit of room (Thats wearing thick socks). The shoes may seem stiff and tight at first, but they will soon soften and loosen up for optimum comfort.

I would also consider a stick on sole for some grip, they can be a bit slippery.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:39 pm

Well, hopefully they will fit.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:46 pm

irishjones wrote:Well, hopefully they will fit.

If they don't, I suggest selling them on ebay or on here, I'm sure someone in the UK would want them, and then purchase a new pair. I wouldn't bother with sending them back because you will have to wait at least 3 week. and have to pay many a customs charges.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:40 pm

The0w3n5 wrote:
irishjones wrote:Well, hopefully they will fit.
If they don't, I suggest selling them on ebay or on here, I'm sure someone in the UK would want them, and then purchase a new pair. I wouldn't bother with sending them back because you will have to wait at least 3 week. and have to pay many a customs charges.

Sounds like a plan. I'm sure there is definitely somebody here that would like them, but i would have to sell them at a price where I wouldn't be losing money. And I doubt that would be a popular idea. But I'm obviously hoping for the best.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:25 am

I GOT MY BOOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review will come when I have calmed myself down. LOL.

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:09 pm

irishjones wrote:I GOT MY BOOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review will come when I have calmed myself down. LOL.

Stand back everyone, gearhead in the middle of the new gear rush

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:28 pm

IndyBrit wrote:
irishjones wrote:I GOT MY BOOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review will come when I have calmed myself down. LOL.
Stand back everyone, gearhead in the middle of the new gear rush

HAHAHAHAHA, very true!!!

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:30 pm

No problem. We keep a ready supply of smelling salts and defibulator machine on hand at all times.

Regards! Michaelson

Indiana Dymond · Post by **Indiana Dymond** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:53 pm

Lucky man,hope the fit is ok.

Still not got my duty bill yet!!!

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:24 pm

Well guys, I think I can give my review now.

First of all, I do have one negative. It's a pretty prominent one. The heel of the right boot isn't flat. It's curved slightly, so much so that it can be tilted to almost a 20-degree angle. Looking at it from the naked eye, you wouldn't see it, but when it's on a flat surface it's really noticeable. And when you're wearing it, the curve is quite disconcerting, as your feet are at a completely different balance position. If I bought these from a local store, I'd have returned them by now, but I can't. The left boot is fine.

Construction-wise, they are great. They look fantastic and apart from the above problem, are very comfortable. They fit my feet well (my left foot being very wide just about fits inside). I think that keeping the larger size would have been a better option for me rather than changing it before delivery (but how was Todd to know, really? I can't blame him for that).

With all the greatness the shoes have, I still can't get over the one big problem. It literally feels like I'm out of balance when I'm walking. I wonder what I can do with them...?

Indiana Dymond · Post by **Indiana Dymond** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:19 pm

A shoe rapair shop should be able to sand it flat for you.Wouldn't think it would cost too much.

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:28 pm

Indiana Dymond wrote:A shoe rapair shop should be able to sand it flat for you.Wouldn't think it would cost too much.

But they would have to sand down the other shoe heel as well to keep them the same height.

The0w3n5 · Post by **The0w3n5** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:49 pm

irishjones wrote: But they would have to sand down the other shoe heel as well to keep them the same height.

Ask them to put a new heel on. They remove the old one by sanding it and nail/ glue a new one on.

P.S Glad they fit

irishjones · Post by **irishjones** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:53 pm

The0w3n5 wrote:
irishjones wrote: But they would have to sand down the other shoe heel as well to keep them the same height.
Ask them to put a new heel on. They remove the old one by sanding it and nail/ glue a new one on.

P.S Glad they fit

I may ask them to put something on the defective heel that makes it the same as the correct one.