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I just got my pairs of J Crew boots, and I'll concur that they are VERY stiff out of the box, but have a lot of potential, especially for $40 a pair. All I'll add is this pic:



From left to right:
4 year old Aldens with a recent coat of Neutral Kiwi
J Crew with a coat of Brown Kiwi and Pecards (with Alden laces)
J Crew fresh out of the box

Kind regards,
Indy

Magnoli, what an excellent comparison picture! This is what I wanted to see, a direct comparison between the Alden 405 and the JCrew (before and after darkening).

I used the brown Kiwi shoe polish on my JCrew as well and the results were immediate. It darkened right away. The shoes are stiff out of the box, so keep creasing them so that they'll eventually break in and look like your 4-year old Aldens.

I wear mine almost every day now, they even go great with jeans. I understand that the JCrew are a little higher cut than the Alden, but judging from the style and design plus the heel as well, they got great potential to make a perfect substitute.

Thanks for sharing again!

What is the model number of that boots? I really wanna get one... Thanks for the help

The item # is 57864

When I saw that comparison shot, I was like
HOLY ####! I didn't even bother to post a reply until I ordered a pair.

Thanks for the great find Magnoli!

Regards,
Jack

Thanks for the help

Just order the correct size since you can't send them back. The h means a 1/2 size example 11H is a 11 1/2 etc.

Just a thought,

Has anyone tried mixing Brown and black polish , in say a 3:1 ratio to get the darker tone of the aldens. Remember also, to add a hint of cordovan.

I'm just guessing that since they pride themselves on their cordovan leather, they may well use the color/process in their Indy Boots.

Jersey Jones/Ken

P.S. Do these only come in M sizes ? I have a wide foot. PLease advise.

I picked up a pair of these...and they are fantastic. With the proper distressing and darkening, they're the perfect alternative Indy boot. 40 bucks! Magnoli...I owe you one for this post.

-Rabittooth

They really seem to be an alternative, but I couldn't find them on their website. Could anybody provide a link?

Or does anybody know how to order them in Europe? Or, even better, Germany?

Thanks in advance,
Andre

How well does the J Crew VS. Aldens hold up during winter times in snow and lower temperatures? Anyone with some field experience?

Regards,
Swindy

I can't take credit for originally finding the J. Crew boots... only for taking the comparison photo above.

I've warn mine on a four-hour hike and they worked very well and I had no blisters (after having broken them in the week before).... but then I wore them the other day for a game of rugby (it was too wet for my no-tread tennis shoes)... and I got a good quarter-sized blood blister on the bottom of my big toe afterwards. That'll teach me to use the wrong tool for the job.

All in all, a great boot! (just not for rugby)

Kind regards,
Indy

I just bought them online. They are still available!!! The only thing that scares me is the whole size issue. Do they run large/small/exact ...

I wear a 9 1/2 for almost anything. That's what I bought. Opinions? I've read other posts, but their pretty scattered.


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They run true to size.

New guy here...first post. Be gentle.

I also ordered a pair last night from the website. However, the "final sale" tag worried me, so I called and asked about exchanging for size (sometimes "final" really isn't...and it was a toll-free call). Basically, if they don't fit...you're stuck with 'em.

If they don't fit me when they arrive...anyone wanna buy a brand new pair of 9.5s?

Best,

Chris

I ordered my standard size and they fit just fine...

Kind regards,
Indy

I recieved my JCREW work boots today, it was awsome...

Thanks for the help