Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
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Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
Any help or idea? Alden sells heels only, and restoration is too expensive from Italy...
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
Seems like 'we're' ducking ideas, but what most have found easiest to do is to find a good cobbler in YOUR area that can do the work.
As famous as Italian shoes are in the world, one would think you could find a good shoe maker/repairman anywhere over there if you do some research.
Regards! Michaelson
As famous as Italian shoes are in the world, one would think you could find a good shoe maker/repairman anywhere over there if you do some research.
Regards! Michaelson
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
Thanks. Yes this is probably the best route.
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
That's how WE handle it, as even here in the States sending boots back to Alden's is an expensive route to go, so we just have them repaired at our local shoe repair shops.
Good luck and let us know how it works out!
HIGH regard! Michaelson
Good luck and let us know how it works out!
HIGH regard! Michaelson
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
I found a local cobbler for a "restoration" of my Aldens. Let's see...
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
Ok, my beloved 9 y.o. Aldens are back home after a little "restoration". The cobbler decided to save the original sole and part of the original heel.
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
Looks like they're ready for a LOT more adventure!
WELL done!
Regards! Michaelson
WELL done!
Regards! Michaelson
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
Thanks!Michaelson wrote:WELL done!
Regards! Michaelson
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
I appreciate seeing gear with honest wear from ACTUAL use, and the efforts made by our members to keep them in good working condition.
Always have.
That's what gives our gear character, and stories to tell.
Regards! Michaelson
Always have.
That's what gives our gear character, and stories to tell.
Regards! Michaelson
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Re: Need new soles, heels and welting for my Aldens...
Before and after:
Color is the same, difference is due to light.
Color is the same, difference is due to light.