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Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 3:03 pm
by Darthbauer
Just picked these up. 50% and free shipping. Definitely close enough for me for that price.
https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactor ... ge-content
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 6:01 pm
by WConly
Nice looking boots and yes, great price point!
! W>
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:11 am
by Howard Weinstein
Darthbauer, are you going to beat 'em up so they look like they've been on some adventures?
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 12:04 pm
by Darthbauer
Howard Weinstein wrote:
Darthbauer, are you going to beat 'em up so they look like they've been on some adventures?
Oh yeah, have some sanding sponges and scotch bright pads waiting for them to show up
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Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:09 am
by ChrisW
The waxy commander looks like a waxed suede so the leather doesn’t have the same smoothness of the Aldens or the previous Parkhurst leather options. I kind of like the other pair that Khanvader posted earlier which could be a dead ringer for an Aldens variant.
Then again the waxed suede gives off a more distressed look I suppose. Reminds me of the behind the scenes photos of the Dial boots when we were trying to identify them.
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 2:35 pm
by Manwiththehat
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:20 pm
by Darthbauer
Here’s the banana republic ones I got after a bit of weathering
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Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 1:39 am
by bearbeast
Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2024 2:35 pm
Probably a bit to far from looking like aldens but this is the Rieker boots I'm gonna use this winter( gets Really cold here)
Nice, I like the pattern on the leather. In really cold winters Indy boots would not work too well anyway. They are not very well insulated. Plus...they might be quite slippery on ice and snow.
Cheers,
Bear
Re: All of the
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 1:40 am
by bearbeast
Darthbauer wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:20 pm
Here’s the banana republic ones I got after a bit of weathering
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Looking really good, Darthbauer. Good job on the weathering.
Cheers,
Bear
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 4:45 am
by MichaelSop
I wonder why no one has mentioned the Luojiet boots before.
You can buy them here:
https://www.luosjiet.com/
Using them now for half a year and am very pleased how they look and feel now.
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 6:56 am
by bearbeast
MichaelSop wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 4:45 am
I wonder why no one has mentioned the Luojiet boots before.
You can buy them here:
https://www.luosjiet.com/
Using them now for half a year and am very pleased how they look and feel now.
Quite a beautiful pair of boots. And the price is not bad either!
Cheers,
Bear
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:56 am
by Charybdis
Wow, nice boots and plenty of color options as well...
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:56 am
by MichaelSop
Yes, I really like them.
Currently heavily Field testing them on Sicily, Italy while being on vacation.
So I am literallily following Indy‘s foot steps with them.
Fun fact:
I always wondered, why Harrison has kinda funny running style in the Indy movies.
Now I know. It’s because of these boots.
Them being quite solid = not the lightest, piece of boots, you have to overcome some force when running.
That leads to this funny running style.
At least for me.
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:06 am
by bearbeast
MichaelSop wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:56 am
Yes, I really like them.
Currently heavily Field testing them on Sicily, Italy while being on vacation.
So I am literallily following Indy‘s foot steps with them.
Fun fact:
I always wondered, why Harrison has kinda funny running style in the Indy movies.
Now I know. It’s because of these boots.
Them being quite solid = not the lightest, piece of boots, you have to overcome some force when running.
That leads to this funny running style.
At least for me.
They look so beautiful in the sun. And the fact that you are in Sicily is awesome, enjoy your time!
Yeah, running in boots is not easy. When they are new and stiff it's down right painful, once they soften up, they are clunky, so still a challenge.
Cheers,
Bear
Re: All of the
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:00 pm
by Tardis1711
Darthbauer wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:20 pm
Here’s the banana republic ones I got after a bit of weathering
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Those look pretty close to the aldens
Re: All of the
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:14 pm
by Darthbauer
Tardis1711 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:00 pm
Darthbauer wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:20 pm
Here’s the banana republic ones I got after a bit of weathering
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Those look pretty close to the aldens
They knew what they were knocking off. There’s I guess what some would call Easter eggs on the inside of the box, like a treasure map and one of the things on the map says professor or something like it
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:29 pm
by Tardis1711
Can you still buy them?
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:31 pm
by Darthbauer
Tardis1711 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:29 pm
Can you still buy them?
Yeah, the link is on the top of this page. Just checked, still works
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:32 pm
by Tardis1711
Thanks .. don’t seem to have a page for Uk anymore. Just seems to be for USA.
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:47 pm
by Isaidwhipit
The Diplomat by Thursday boots is pretty good
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 8:31 pm
by Illinois James
The original Diplomat that was released in, maybe 2015 was a near Alden clone-other than the number of eyelets I believe. Wish I’d tried a pair before they went with the current design.
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:33 pm
by IndianaJustin
Parkhurst boots has a good reputation. The color maybe slightly off, but I like 'em!
https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/products ... nna-602m-1
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:29 pm
by Indiana Jeff
I do like the look of those Parkhurst.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:50 pm
by Western New York Indy
I really like how they look as well.
I tried to figure out if Parkhurst had a storefront, since I'm in the Buffalo area and it would have been nice to visit an actual location to see the product in person. It seems they are just online orders though. Even asked a guy at my church who is a big boot aficionado and he hadn't heard of any in person locations that sold Parkhurst boots. On their web page they say you can visit a shoe repair store- "Local and traveling customers may make appointments to try on and purchase footwear by reaching out via email and meeting up at our local partner shoe repair shop here in Buffalo." Doesn't say
which shoe repair store though and there are a number in Buffalo
Guess it's just up to online orders or getting an appointment at the aforementioned unnamed shoe repair store for those who want a pair of these fine looking boots.
-WNY Indy
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:35 pm
by Mikeynts
MichaelSop wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2024 4:45 am
I wonder why no one has mentioned the Luojiet boots before.
You can buy them here:
https://www.luosjiet.com/
Using them now for half a year and am very pleased how they look and feel now.
Well Here we go!!!
Ordered last week. Arrived today!
These are not like the Wested Adventurer boots. These LuosJiets are true quality and have a solid build. Looking forward to working them in.
These are the Luosjiet Indiana Jones MocToe Boot in Brown Grain Cowhide. The boots are size 41 and fit perfect.(Nike sneakers are size 42 for me)
Cheers to All!
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2024 4:01 pm
by Canyon
Those books look really nice!
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:49 pm
by Mikeynts
Canyon wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2024 4:01 pm
Those books look really nice!
Thanks!!!
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:45 pm
by Kokopelli
I wish they had those up to a 13!!
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:39 pm
by Indiana Jeff
Looking forward to hearing your experience/review.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 8:22 pm
by Mikeynts
Kokopelli wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:45 pm
I wish they had those up to a 13!!
Of you have Sneaker size 13... you can order a 12 or 12,5 in the boots
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:01 pm
by Kokopelli
I’m a 14 in most athletic shoes… my Alden’s are 13B’s.