Club Obi Wan

Hi all.

Has anyone actually had their Aledns stitched to prevent the problem of tongue slippage? I went to the cobblers today and he attempted to stitch them but failed. He said it couldnt work cos when he did it then it wasnt possible for the boots to be laced up. In addition to being annoyed it didnt work, my Aldens now have a big scar on the tongue. Anyone who has had their Aldens stitched - where exactly are the stitches (any photos??). Did you do it yourself? How can I better explain to the cobbler how to do it?

Thanks guys!

Ken

Nobody got any ideas here? lease I'm desperate!

Ken

I'll go ahead and add my two cents.
After receiving my very first pair and wearing them for just a few days I started to notice the tongues on both shoes slip to the side. despite my efforts to limit the slippage I laced them up a little tighter than what is comfortable. that didnt work too well. It didnt stop the slippage it just slowed it down.

Having to constantly readjust them was just not acceptable because for one, they are "aldens". That name has a reputation for making quality mens shoes and two, simply put, they are not cheap.

To make a long story short I sent them back to aldens and they stitched 1/2 an inch of the tongue to the upper portion of the boot. since then they have given me no hassle and Ive had them for over a year.

I would suggest sending them back, but if you just can dare to part with them I would say have them taken care of at your local cobbler. Im sure this kind of request isnt out of the ordinary.

I hope this helps.

Did you just get it stitched on one side of the boot then?

I had mine stitched for about 3/4" along the stitching medial to the top 3 hooks. The stitching is hidden in the stitching already there. Works great!

Nemo1
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