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A close Alden look-alike. http://www.zappos.com/vintage-shoe-comp ... -chocolate

As a side note: I have ordered numerous items from Zappos. A quality operation from beginning to end. They have free shipping both ways, so if you don't like an item they have the return shipping paid for already.

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These are the boots
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A bit pricey, but they look super soft and comfortable.

I admit they do look comfortable!

They do look compfy indeed! Looks like they hired someone to wear them for several months to break them in before a soul buys them! I really like these ! W>

If I didn't already have 2 pairs of Aldens, I'd probably buy these. I still may pick up pair. This hobby of ours is terrible on discretionary funds!

Nice find. They may be among the closest close-enoughs I've seen yet. Good color, too.

I have also dealt with Zappos, and can recommend them as vendors.

Wow thats a fine looking boot. It looks like that was made out of my jacket.

Yeah, I've gotta agree... there's something charming and appealing about such a soft, floppy looking vintage-style boot.

I'll probably add it to my list of things already on my "If I Win the Lottery Tomorrow, Here's One More Thing I Could probably Live Without But Would Still Like to Have" List.

Bummer it looks like they have only one width, which is D-Medium. I unfortunately have a very wide, short feet, 8.5 EEE, and with high insteps. In these cases I've had to by the 9.5-10 size and there always way to much room in front of my toes. It ***** to be 6'1" and have my feet. It would **** at any height, because it's hard to find shoes in my size.

Hello members - indeed a lovely boot and perfect for cruising on my road king, but unfortunately no size 9 or 9.5. Someone mentioned a bit pricy and I kindly agree compared to a red wing, but again red wing doesn’t produce this style.


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update: other sizes available on their website

http://www.vintageshoecompany.com/categ ... goryid=190

Victoryhats wrote:Hello members - indeed a lovely boot and perfect for cruising on my road king, but unfortunately no size 9 or 9.5. Someone mentioned a bit pricy and I kindly agree compared to a red wing, but again red wing doesn’t produce this style.


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update: other sizes available on their website

http://www.vintageshoecompany.com/categ ... goryid=190

The soles different from the ones at Zappos. I wonder if those are older versions.

The leather also looks different on the Vintage site, could be the lighting. I personally like Zappos, if they are old stock I best find me a pair in size 9, unless someone had a pair of used Aldens in the same price range.

They are now on sale for $196.

Check out this website called At the Front Shop. They make replica WWII military boots. The shoes for $150.00 at the top of the page look close to Aldens. And the style is from the right era. I'm not looking for a new pair of boots myself, but these look nice and rather affordable for a leather boot.

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=71

I just got my pair of the WWII German M42 low boots, which are the same as the USMC roughout, but hobnail soles and cleat heel. Took out the hobnails as they are too #### noisy, and dangerous on anything short of dirt/mud.
ATF is a great place, and the site is funny as ####. I recommend them, but keep an eye out on sales. I got those boots 1/2 price off a little while back. I se them for Russian WWII events, but I guess they're kinda versatile...

Corcoran makes some great boots. I wore nothing but Corcorans when I was in the Army (Special Forces).

Rick Deckard wrote:Check out this website called At the Front Shop. They make replica WWII military boots. The shoes for $150.00 at the top of the page look close to Aldens. And the style is from the right era. I'm not looking for a new pair of boots myself, but these look nice and rather affordable for a leather boot.

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=71

Just my luck they are also out of size 9