Alden replacement
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Alden replacement
Ok I need some advice.
I love Aldens - they rock and are mega comfortable. But they just don't hold up for me.
I have had one pair for about 3 years now and they have fallen apart. My last pair did the same. This is nothing to do with the quality of the boots but they are just not deigned to withstand the kind of wear I put them through.
The main problem is at the sole where it meets the leather - the welt gets destroyed so even sending them back to alden for reconditoning is impossible.
I want to get something that colsely resembles the Alden in look and feel but is going to be even sturdier - out of the current offering any suggestions as to which would be the most durable?
Ken
I love Aldens - they rock and are mega comfortable. But they just don't hold up for me.
I have had one pair for about 3 years now and they have fallen apart. My last pair did the same. This is nothing to do with the quality of the boots but they are just not deigned to withstand the kind of wear I put them through.
The main problem is at the sole where it meets the leather - the welt gets destroyed so even sending them back to alden for reconditoning is impossible.
I want to get something that colsely resembles the Alden in look and feel but is going to be even sturdier - out of the current offering any suggestions as to which would be the most durable?
Ken
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Hey Ken, have you thoughbt about the Aldens that are made with the rugged sole? They are a different leather,oil tanned ,much more durable and would probably last much longer. Quite pricey,though. If you are wanting to spend less,the Chippewa boots are even more comfy than Aldens, and again are oil tanned leather, much thicker and durable than the Aldens. They don't have the moc toe,,I don't know how close you want them to look. Obviously Redwings will fill the bill, and are more of a 'workboot' than the Aldens.
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if you REALLY like those Aldens, and wear them daily, I would suggest 2 pair, wearing them every other day they will last longer than if you buy a pair use them to death and buy new. by switching off the leather can dry out, you may not think that they are wet, but they will be damp and "resting" them will help them last longer.
If you are using them daily, three years would be very good life expectancy.
Also if the soles start to wear down it would be better to get them attended to sooner rather than later, they are easier to repair AND will also extend the life.
one of the things I do is make shoe lifts on shoes for leg length discrepancies been doing it for over 30 years, long enough to decide if I want to make it a career
If you are using them daily, three years would be very good life expectancy.
Also if the soles start to wear down it would be better to get them attended to sooner rather than later, they are easier to repair AND will also extend the life.
one of the things I do is make shoe lifts on shoes for leg length discrepancies been doing it for over 30 years, long enough to decide if I want to make it a career
Saw these:
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cf ... ot_174.htm
Looks like they might be tough, and the toe is pretty close. They even say that it's the boot Indy wishes he had.
Thanks,
John D
http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cf ... ot_174.htm
Looks like they might be tough, and the toe is pretty close. They even say that it's the boot Indy wishes he had.
Thanks,
John D
Yea,
they are the 405's just tougher.
I probably should have bought that pair.
Yes I should have...when I bought mine, that
rugged pair only cost 335 x:
Here's some more pictures.
Looks like the welt is plastic. That would be loads stronger.
I've actually done a number on the welt of my shoes, I
scraped them on a door a few months ago, and almost tore it
straight off. Aside from that note, These shoes are fantastic, and I don't think I'll ever
own any others after this.
they are the 405's just tougher.
I probably should have bought that pair.
Yes I should have...when I bought mine, that
rugged pair only cost 335 x:
Here's some more pictures.
Looks like the welt is plastic. That would be loads stronger.
I've actually done a number on the welt of my shoes, I
scraped them on a door a few months ago, and almost tore it
straight off. Aside from that note, These shoes are fantastic, and I don't think I'll ever
own any others after this.
do you wear them daily? if so I would REALLY suggest 2 pair, that way when you send in one pair for the rebuild the other pair is still usable.Ken wrote:Awesome thanks guys - some good thoughts here
heck I think I am going to use the excuse that they can be rebuilt as a $$ saving measure to talk my wife into a pair for me
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