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Oh and look around. I got these through Todd Snyder dot com for a great deal.
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28 July 2018, 02:04 PM | #127 | |
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Hanging out on Styleforum however you"ll have a better idea where all to look and what are the better places to buy them are. Hang out with the geeks and they wont steer you wrong.
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28 July 2018, 02:10 PM | #128 | |
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At least in my opinion and many others the two big shoemakers in the US tend to use more blobby looking Lasts then what you get from Shoemakers such as Crockett & Jones and better. Of course this is not such a big deal with some boots but even Viberg uses a better looking Last in my opinion than what Alden uses on their boots. Crockett & Jones definitely has better looking Lasts than AE or Alden as well.
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28 July 2018, 02:23 PM | #129 |
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I had a pair of Conistons... great boots. Much better than Indy boots (I had those, too) in terms of looks, fit & finish.
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28 July 2018, 02:53 PM | #130 | |
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Personally I could never go back once I moved forward. Some could, but I just appreciate all those finer details and just didn't want to do it. Besides when Alden calls a leather Kudu it's actually cow but when Gaziano & Girling does it is actually Antelope.
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28 July 2018, 03:07 PM | #131 | |
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I'd still like to give G&G a shot as well as JM Weston (not sure why, but I am really fascinated by them). On the other hand, I recently started to buy sneakers again (Adidas Ultraboost). They're just so comfortable and I usually wear them on the weekends and casual Fridays at the office. |
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28 July 2018, 03:18 PM | #132 | |
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Fewer of higher quality always gets my vote. Quality always trumps quantity. I went through the purging thing. I'm now at that point with my current interest. The thing is it's always a bit of a learning process of what is all out there and what works best for me first and it seems some mistakes are inevitable. I think with the last one I just got not long ago I've gotten a much better handle on things.
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I just found a shop about 2 hours from my house called Sky Valet shoes. They stock a several brands I have interest in, and also Alden has a shop in the same city (Washington DC) so it looks like I might be taking a trip to check out some boots. Although I’m sure I’ll visit several watch stores, a pen shop I love, and some fine retailers. Might just make a weekend out of it and stay at the Hyatt I like up there
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28 July 2018, 06:21 PM | #135 |
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I got my Alden Indy boots about 11 years ago and they became one of my fall/winter got to boots (NYC and Western Europe) as well as general travel boots all k er the world. The sole is a bit slippery, I got another Alden pair with crepe soles that I prefer on harder surfaces (I’m a photographer so hard concrete studios floors all days call for nice cushioning). A couple of years back I had the Red Wing 875 which are very competent, it just need a bit of a molding phase and there’s no simple rebuilt.
My Alden’s finally gave up after 11 years and one restore round. Alden actually called me after sending them in for another restore and offered a new pair at extremely competitive pricing after it turned out they couldn’t get them back into shape, which I just did. And during the last couple of years I got a ton of compliments on the Alden 405, taken care off but definitely well travelled. I only recommend them, but look at your usage and select your outer soles accordingly. BTW, I wear them mostly with jeans, sometimes chinos or shorts when in Africa. |
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Fabulous. Now being the footwear geek that I am I would make the most of it and try on as many Lasts besides brands but as many Lasts that I possibly can. Wear the socks you would normally wear with whatever footwear when trying them on. Take a couple different pair both thick and thin. Try on shoes just because your there because you never know. Lasts are the important thing. Of course the later in the day the better, but that may not be an option but do some walking as your foot will be flattened out a bit. Compare some various brands in person if possible. Snug is good but not tight. Footwear will stretch width wise a bit but never length wise. If you don't know you Brannock size get that checked out as well. Good Luck.
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Goodyear Welted shoes and boots can last even longer depending on use and a great point about the type of sole one chooses. Frankly Dainite is probably my favorite overall. It typically last a good long time. Having more than a few to choose from makes for even longer lasting shoes and boots.
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29 July 2018, 12:10 AM | #138 | |
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Also I would even highly recommend checking out various more expensive brands you have no intent on getting into if you have the time. Personally I always look at this type of thing as an opportunity to get more experience even if I have no intent of actually doing anything but just seeing what is possible.
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Yea I would look and check out the quality and stuff but not try on. I honestly don’t like wasting a salespersons time looking at something I have no intention of buying. If it’s on a shelf and I can look at it and admire that’s fine but don’t like to make a salesperson work extra for nothing. I was in sales for yours so I knkw how it feels to have my time wasted |
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Understand, and do what works best for you. For me however I take the following into consideration when attempting to find something. Often the only way you'll know what fits you best is to try on as many different Lasts as possible. In fact they may not even have the shoe I want but the Last maybe available to try on. Besides just because someone has the shoe I want it may not be in the color or leather I want. Trying on sometimes is the only way to determine if it would ever be a good fit. It's very possible although the 325 Last works it may not be my best fit. Sometimes you can only discover that by trying on other Lasts. Besides if they treat me right although I may not buy this time I just might buy the next time. Just remember your trying to put your foot in a shape that someone else determined they could sell and not a Last developed specifically for you. If you were ever to decide to buy a Bespoke shoe or boot then and only then would your feet determine the perfect shape for your feet. In the meantime your subject to what is available on the shelf and sometimes you may just get lucky and it's not always the first one. I have some that work and I have some that fit me better. A bitter fitting shoe or boot makes for a better day.
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There are some beautiful boots in this thread. May need to get a pair of Vibergs.
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I wish I had fancy boots like Dan. All I have are these work boots.
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Ya right, someone should ask you what those really are.
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