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Black Alden Indy Boot on the way...
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:04 pm
by Mola Ram
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:43 pm
by schmidty612
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 @$$) feet as well as the 405's. I hope it's open availability, I would like to wear something other than various shades of Khaki to work to match my boots!
regards,
Schmidty
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:21 am
by Castor Dioscuri
I heard the same thing when I was in the Alden store in Manhattan back in Jan. On a whim, I asked if 405s were offered in any other colors, and was told that they were working on ones in black, which would be about available in about 6 months (back then), so 4 months sounds about right.
I suppose this should give us an idea of what to expect
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:55 am
by Mola Ram
probably more like this...
alden of carmel currently sells a pair in black shell cordovan...but it costs..........575$
schmidty612 wrote:Mola Ram, Is this an exclusive boot do you know? Or is Alden offering it up to Anyone? They make a black cap toe dress boot on the same last as the 405 but it doesn't fit my structurally challenged (i.e. wide @$$) 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.
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:59 am
by Indiana Max
Black Alden Indy Boot on the way...
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:04 pm
by rrhanselka
Schmidty612....
Have you heard anything and will you stock them?
Randoman
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:15 pm
by schmidty612
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
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:56 am
by sneakertinker
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....
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:27 pm
by sneakertinker
Has anybody heard any new info about these yet? I could use a pair of black 405's for work.
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:38 pm
by dirtyepic129
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
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:53 pm
by Imahomer
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! ;-)
Black Aldens
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:13 am
by KY Jones
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
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:37 pm
by Browncoat
I wish Alden would finally put out the 405 in black. No other special options just the exact same boot in black.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:27 pm
by Imahomer
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. ;-)
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:17 am
by Browncoat
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:29 pm
by jjunner
Here are my recently aquired black cordovan Indyboots. they are along side my leather soul ultimate indys. I love them!
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:15 pm
by Imahomer
They are growing on me.
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:46 pm
by jjunner
just wait. the idea will fester in your mind and you will be dying for a pair!
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:11 pm
by sneakertinker
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...
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:39 pm
by Indiana G
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..........
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:50 pm
by Imahomer
Hmmmm.... That sounds very familiar!!!
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:00 am
by sneakertinker
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... ;-)
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:09 am
by nicktheguy
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!
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:18 am
by sneakertinker
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...
Re: Black Alden Indy Boot on the way...
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:50 pm
by Luke Warmwater
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.
Re: Black Alden Indy Boot on the way...
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:26 pm
by Luke Warmwater
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.
Re: Black Alden Indy Boot on the way...
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:58 pm
by Luke Warmwater
... and I got them last week. They carry stock number 401. Very nice.
