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found my ideal fit. S1003XX 1942 model

100000% annoyed that I sent a pair of Warehouse in to a shop for a hem/chainstitch and they came back wrong (one leg half an inch longer than the other). Twice. Just brought them to my local alterations place and no longer even care about the Union Special used on the original mess ups.

I'm on the Alden train as well. I've only ever had a small issue with one of the 6 pairs I've owned and that was some loose stitching on the vamp of a pair of boots. I'm more than set on footwear for the next decade +, but the price increases have really made my 'grail' pair of shell Indy boots more unlikely. Rose Anvil is just a dude on the internet with an opinion. I've always gotten the impression that he was looking for 'the best' and has found that to be PNW work boots. If that's what he needs in a boot, great for him, but we don't all need the same things. I haven't seen anyone ragging on Nick's for their lack of shell loafers or wingtips...

1. S&S X Ooe Yofukuten OA01XX-505B 2. orSlow x Blueowl Double Black 105 3. Warehouse Lot S1003XX (1000XX) - 1942 Trying to keep things at a minimum.

I don't think so. Not sure if I donated or tossed them, honestly. The crotch blew out and I lost weight so they didn't get worn. Wish I'd kept them... I gained the weight back!

Very long time lurker, first time poster. No idea how much wear these got, maybe a year or two tops when I was living in NYC and I wish I had taken better photos.