Black Alden Indy Boot on the way...

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:04 pm

this was posted on another forum...

I just stopped by the Alden store. They said that in about 4 months they will start carrying a black Indy boot. Same as the current standard #405: waxhide leather, cotton lining, white stitching, neoprene sole - but black instead of brick-red.

From what I could tell it will be the same price.

schmidty612 · Post by **schmidty612** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:43 pm

Mola Ram, Is this an exclusive boot do you know? Or is Alden offering it up to Anyone? They make a black cap toe dress boot on the same last as the 405 but it doesn't fit my structurally challenged (i.e. wide @$$) feet as well as the 405's. I hope it's open availability, I would like to wear something other than various shades of Khaki to work to match my boots!

regards,

Schmidty

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:21 am

I heard the same thing when I was in the Alden store in Manhattan back in Jan. On a whim, I asked if 405s were offered in any other colors, and was told that they were working on ones in black, which would be about available in about 6 months (back then), so 4 months sounds about right.

I suppose this should give us an idea of what to expect

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Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:55 am

probably more like this...

alden of carmel currently sells a pair in black shell cordovan...but it costs..........575$

schmidty612 wrote:Mola Ram, Is this an exclusive boot do you know? Or is Alden offering it up to Anyone? They make a black cap toe dress boot on the same last as the 405 but it doesn't fit my structurally challenged (i.e. wide @$$) feet as well as the 405's. I hope it's open availability, I would like to wear something other than various shades of Khaki to work to match my boots!

regards,

Schmidty

from my understanding,
it is being offered along with the normal boot. Same price...etc.

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:59 am

Man they look...

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:04 pm

Schmidty612....
Have you heard anything and will you stock them?

Randoman

schmidty612 · Post by **schmidty612** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:15 pm

Randoman,

Haven't heard anything. I wish I could tell you. But they would be the same price as the brown ones. Even for a special order. I'll talk to my Alden sales rep and see when the street date is. Probably new for fall. But rest assured I'll let you know!

Schmidty

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:56 am

schmidty612 wrote:Randoman,

Haven't heard anything. I wish I could tell you. But they would be the same price as the brown ones. Even for a special order. I'll talk to my Alden sales rep and see when the street date is. Probably new for fall. But rest assured I'll let you know!

Schmidty

Schmidty...

If black 405's do release you know I'm going to be looking for a pair from you right? 11E of course....

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:27 pm

Has anybody heard any new info about these yet? I could use a pair of black 405's for work.

dirtyepic129 · Post by **dirtyepic129** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:38 pm

Since it's been awhile, I figured I would bump this thread to see if anyone near an Alden store might ask about the status

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:53 pm

Huh... This has been going on for a while and I just stumbled upon it today. Hopefully it will happen and also, hopefully Schmidty will be able to work some Magic! ;-)

KY Jones · Post by **KY Jones** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:13 am

Schmidty,
Keep us posted on this. I would love a pair in black. These are absolutely the BEST shoe/boot I've ever worn. Made a huge difference in my back pain, plus the fine fit and room for my orthotics.
Best,
KY

Browncoat · Post by **Browncoat** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:37 pm

I wish Alden would finally put out the 405 in black. No other special options just the exact same boot in black.

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:27 pm

It would be nice to have some options, but the other Alden that looks good to me is the vintage one. I like it more each time I see it. ;-)

Browncoat · Post by **Browncoat** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:17 am

I actually like the other versions of the Indy boot except any variance from the original boot kicks up the price anywhere from $100 to $350.

If Alden makes the Indy boot in black at the price of the original boot and I'll order on the spot.

Anyone own the US M1904 Marching Shoe from WPG? If it wasn't cap toe it would make a pretty good Indy boot close enough.

jjunner · Post by **jjunner** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:29 pm

Here are my recently aquired black cordovan Indyboots. they are along side my leather soul ultimate indys. I love them!

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:15 pm

They are growing on me.

jjunner · Post by **jjunner** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:46 pm

just wait. the idea will fester in your mind and you will be dying for a pair!

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:11 pm

I'm considering, very much in fact, placing an order for the Black Cordovan "Indy's" through Alden of Carmel...Just pending the approval of the wife and we all know how that goes...

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:39 pm

sneakertinker wrote:I'm considering, very much in fact, placing an order for the Black Cordovan "Indy's" through Alden of Carmel...Just pending the approval of the wife and we all know how that goes...

yes.......yes i do.........

sneakertinker: "i want black cordovan 405's"
mrs. sneakertinker: "you can sell that omega seamaster and buy as many as you want........."

in a conversation such as that, i usually follow up with, "......how'z about i just sell some of your purses cuz you could never use all of them in one day......"

......then i take a blanket and pillow down to the couch..........

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:50 pm

Hmmmm.... That sounds very familiar!!!

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:00 am

Indiana G wrote:
sneakertinker wrote:I'm considering, very much in fact, placing an order for the Black Cordovan "Indy's" through Alden of Carmel...Just pending the approval of the wife and we all know how that goes...
yes.......yes i do.........

sneakertinker: "i want black cordovan 405's"
mrs. sneakertinker: "you can sell that omega seamaster and buy as many as you want........."

in a conversation such as that, i usually follow up with, "......how'z about i just sell some of your purses cuz you could never use all of them in one day......"

......then i take a blanket and pillow down to the couch..........

I've tried the purse trick before good sir and I didn't like the results...My back just can't take the stiffness of the couch again...At least for a little while...

I do however find that a nice night out to dinner and maybe a show works wonders for the boot budget...It was Marc that got me tipped off to this method...and the man should be declared a Saint in regards as this method has gotten me out of a few tight spots relating to the wonderful world of Indy Gear... ;-)

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:09 am

Why does this video come to min?:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twivg7GkYts

If you haven't seen it yet it's hilarious.....and soooooo true!

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:18 am

nicktheguy wrote:Why does this video come to min?:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twivg7GkYts

If you haven't seen it yet it's hilarious.....and soooooo true!

I love that automated voice in the background repeating instructions through the whole thing...Plus the "Jelly Belly" thing was great...

Thanks for posting that video...

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:50 pm

I just got back from the Alden's store in DC and they have black 405's. The only differences are a cap toe instead of a moc toe and a leather sole. I had been looking for a pair of black ones for work but due to the leather sole (slick as snot on a marble floor) I declined them. I'll still be waiting for the Carmel store to get theirs in my size.

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:26 pm

Dredged this thread up from the Well of Soles: Black (not cordovan; regular leather) is now a production color for 405s The manager of the DC store put me on her list.

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:58 pm

... and I got them last week. They carry stock number 401. Very nice.