Club Obi Wan

Where are you people finding 54" flat dark brown laces? I can't find any ANYWHERE! (B&M, that is.)

Finally settled on a black pair, after much searching. Before finding those, I couldn't find flat laces at that length of ANY color! All the boot laces I found were thin and round.

Treadwell wrote:Where are you people finding 54" flat dark brown laces? I can't find any ANYWHERE! (B&M, that is.)

One of my Alden laces broke a few years ago. I looked everywhere at B&M for a good month with no luck. I eventually called the Alden Shop where I bought them and they sent two pair in an small envelope for a couple bucks.
Ben

My first post..... so hello everyone.

Just noticed someone is now selling new Alden 405's on eBay.

Max

I've noticed that too...

...But they are full price, so... meh.

Has anyone ever tried AdTec work boots? I just picked up a pair for about $30 and they seem to look pretty good. Here is a link for a pic...this isn't where I bought them, but it's one of the few pics I could find: http://www.drysdales.com/Mens/Boots/Wor ... Boots.html

-Corey

I think those are pretty awesome close enoughs for 40 bucks! I might have to get a pair.

I'm in the process of coloring the eyelets and painting the stitching on the toe area. Should look pretty good...and they're pretty comfortable as well.

-Corey

I saw these in Dillards yesterday. They are some of the best close enoughs I have seen yet.

http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... =501345208

The problem I see with all of these Almost Aldens is that they all come in Medium or wide widths. Since I have a very narrow A-width foot, I'm super glad that Alden makes the 405 in my size. As much as I would have liked to save some money on my Indy boots, the proper size was more important.

I've had a pair of the Rockport Farnums for a couple of months now. Having worn Rockport shoes for years, these are sized a bit big, probably half a size as mentioned above and elsewhere seems about right. As I often like to wear heavy socks or doubled socks for extended walking, the extra room works perfectly for me. I can wear them with a pair of regular socks, but would rather not take a long hike in them this way. I've noticed that they seem to look long on my foot. Narrow towards the toe and the stitchine on the top of the toe is set back farther than on Aldens, which accentuates this. I mostly notice this when I look down at them, when I see them in a mirror, they look fine.

I've been umming and ahhing over ordering a pair of Aldens but the sizing gamble (can they really do nasty things to your feet?) and the cost to the UK with import duty and all is putting me off. Next best thing from my searches seems to be Red wings for period and feel. These seem to be available in the UK, 1907s, I like the colour and style - what does anyone think?



Alex

^ those look pretty good!

My ebay close-enoughs turned out pretty well after I painted the sides of the sole and swapped laces (black instead of brown, though):



Still, I had forgotten to look for 9.5W instead of regular, so they're tight, and my dogs were killing me after a day of MegaCon. So the search resumes.

Still, I had forgotten to look for 9.5W instead of regular, so they're tight, and my dogs were killing me after a day of MegaCon. So the search resumes

Yet another reminder that the width of your shoe or boot is as important as the length. Feet sizing can change as we age and with weight changes, too. It's a good idean to get your feet measured with a professional device, like the Brannock device used here in the States, at least once a year, or more often if you've had any significant physical changes. My dad used to be a shoe salesman, back from when I was too young to remember, but he ingrained in me the need for proper fitting footwear. As one who's measurement fall outside of the 'average' range, proper fitting footwear has been worth whatever the cost was. If my feet ain't comfy, I ain't happy.

Oh great! Now I have to go out and buy blue shoelaces! I thought Indy wore brown! Drats!

Mine are black because I couldn't find brown. The lighting makes 'em look blue in the pic.

raider 57 wrote:Hey,If anyone's interested,I got a pair of Rockport Farnums for sale on our Cairo Bazaar,cheap. I got them too big.

What size and are you looking to sell??

morganswift wrote:I've been umming and ahhing over ordering a pair of Aldens but the sizing gamble (can they really do nasty things to your feet?) and the cost to the UK with import duty and all is putting me off. Next best thing from my searches seems to be Red wings for period and feel. These seem to be available in the UK, 1907s, I like the colour and style - what does anyone think?



Alex

Speaking of Red Wings...these are some very close-enoughs from J. Crew. I like them as much as the Aldens, especially if you get them in the "hickory" color. Plus, they have a treaded sole on them which is a bit more practical than the Aldens. Plus, plus...about $120.00 cheaper.

I've got a pair of them ordered.

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jh ... =cat300106

Also, there was a link to some Johnston & Murphy boots a while back..the Trafford Moc-Toe they are called. Just a note of personal experience on these: I ordered a pair in my normal size that turned out to be a half-size too big. I sent them back with the proper paperwork to be exchanged for a half-size smaller. Johnston & Murphy didn't email or call or anything, they just refunded my money. When I called to ask why, they explained they would have had to search for a correct size through a store and then have it shipped from that store.

Anyway, not a good experience with them.....

DoubleOhSeven wrote:Speaking of Red Wings...these are some very close-enoughs from J. Crew. I like them as much as the Aldens, especially if you get them in the "hickory" color. Plus, they have a treaded sole on them which is a bit more practical than the Aldens. Plus, plus...about $120.00 cheaper.

Those are great and very nice in the hickory. Still would have the problem with shipping and import duty here in the UK though. I know the 1907s have a white sole (apparently it was so that workers knew to wipe their feet before entering the house) but I think they have the Indy feel too. Just wondering though whether my credit card will withstand the impact after some other Indy-inspired purchases recently...

Alex

I have been using my Rockport Farnums for a few months now and they are great! Only the sole is very soft, which is comfortable, but it also wears down quicker. These are Dark Chocolate btw, but they've become somewhat lighter due to the leather becoming more supple.

wowoa! were have you gotten those boots from??they look like aldens with a ruffer sole

closest I have seen to aldens yet

do you have a link?

thanks
Holt

That's the first I've seen a pair of Farnums on someone and I have to say they look good - the seam in the toe is the only glaring issue and really it's not that obvious.
I might have to grab a pair - my Indy boots are steel toe Carolinas and when I travel having metal in my shoes is bound to complicate matters when I go through airport security...
Holt - this site has the dark brown on sale, just not my size...
http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage. ... num&offer=
Did I hear correctly these run a 1/2 size large? If so I could make a 10 1/2 work...

Thanks guys! I'm very pleased with these boots. In my case they are a bit roomy, but that's because I've got small feet size 6/6.5 ish. The smallest size they had was a 7, so I cannot really help you here.
You can also choose between widths AND they're waterproof!

Holt, I got them at Shoebuy, because of their Paypal option, but they seem to be out of stock at the moment.
http://www.shoebuy.com/rockport-farnum/216421/470979

Fantastic close enoughs everybody, I´m overwhelmed
DoubleOhSeven and morganswift, Red Wings are great shoes indeed, sometimes even more usefull than Aldens.

Bullitt wrote:I have been using my Rockport Farnums for a few months now and they are great! Only the sole is very soft, which is comfortable, but it also wears down quicker. These are Dark Chocolate btw, but they've become somewhat lighter due to the leather becoming more supple.

Wow! Those look great Bullit......

I've got the exact same pair but I really haven't had a chance to wear them yet. I take it those are naturally distressed or did you infact add some extra distressing to them right out of the box??

Well I used some sandpaper on them, but that really didn't contribute more than a few scratches. As seen in the second picture.

In the first picture, I had worn them to work once or twice, which resulted in them getting soaked with water and truck cleaning soap. That's what caused the light spots. So they're actually more natural distressed in my case, if you can call it that.
I also cut off the lip, to look more like Aldens.

what about these Timberlands I came across at Urban Outfitters? http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/ca ... h&color=20

I don't know. Just thought it might interest someone.

Those TimberLands aren't bad looking boots in any case.

I have a pair made by them that I have had for like 8 yrs and they are still going strong. Good boots.

Those Timberlands are nice, but I still like the Torrance model better. They are cheaper, and they look a lot nicer in person. So far, I have only found them at Dillards for $99. Here is a link.

http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... =501345208

those are nice yes,but I still find those rockports almost spot on to aldens.except the toe seam,but that's not such a big deal.

the dark color is almost dead on to what you see on screen in the idol tempel scene.and the best part is the sole is more made for trawels in the forrest and mountains.

I think i have to get me a pair of those.

bests
Holt

I still stand by the tan boots with brown boot polish. Instead of abusing the leather to get a distressed look, you can actually get the same effect by treating the leather.

I can't help but agree from photos that the Rockports are as close to Aldens as I've seen. Apart from the Magnoli Adventure Boot.

yeah I know.I am getting me a pair of those

bests
Holt

Hey Mark Brody, that is a GREAT picture!

Tron

If any of you want the dark brown Rockports then jump on this deal while you can...
http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/cb/cb.asp?a=312734

Yeah...They don't have my size, but I was really lucky to still find them at Amazon....The Farnums are drying up with astonishing speed! Just hope they don't run TOO large...I ordered my regular size, planning on using hiking socks with them....

Panama Tom Jr. wrote:If any of you want the dark brown Rockports then jump on this deal while you can...
http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/cb/cb.asp?a=312734

those on sale dont ship overseas right?

I tryed to order but I can't find out were to put wich country I live in

bests
Holt

I was browsing rockports farnums and arn't those boots for shipping overseas??are they US only?

bests
Holt

My Work America boots from another thread but I thought I would add some of the pics to the mix for historical reasons!

With and without flash. They actually look more weathered in real life than in these pics!

I had a pair of CAT's like these a few years back - the only thing about this style is the moc toe stiching it a little high, giving it a boxy appearance compared to real Aldens. But given the price and that they're work boots - rock on, my friend...

Indiana Holt wrote:I was browsing rockports farnums and arn't those boots for shipping overseas??are they US only?

bests
Holt

I got them at Shoebuy.com where they do ship overseas and take Paypal, but they seem to be out of stock at the moment.

Okay, so I dumped the dark brown close enoughs I posted earlier in the thread because I just couldn't get them to fit right and a few weeks ago I was out at the thrift store and found these.

For $14.95. They are Work Americas (Made in China,LOL Ironic no?) and were practically brand new when I got them. The tongue was ripped on the right one which is probably why they were donated, and after a good long weekend of cleaning my filthy garage they are distressing nicely.
Granted they are a little high, but I can cut them down if I really want to.
(sigh) I love thrift stores.

Anybody know the make and model of the boot in the very first post on this thread or any links to current sites where these can be purchased as I kinda like em

Anybody ????

They're still at The Sportsman's Guide:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=381024

...but not in sizes above 9.

Check these out:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=436195

They just happened to have my size. I got my rockports for 60 bucks!!

Ordered the Rockport Farnhams for less than $100 in the dark chocalate. More than I wanted to spend for an Indy boot but these look to good to pass up. I still have to look at the the boots that my mother purchased for me from Macy's at $50.00, based on the Alden boot picture I sent her.

Dark Tan Rockport Farnums for $69.00 at this site:

http://www.6pm.com/n/p/p/7352233.html

Actually, choice of color available...black (yuck), chocolate or tan...$69 per pair.

Just ordered my pair.

I wish I couldhave gotten the tan ones.....but got the darker ones for about 61.00 shipped.

You talkin' about these??? They dont look close enough like the rockports do.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=259556