Shoes that look better with age...

[milosz]

Anyone know if these are plain-toe or lace-to-toe? They look a bit different in the stitching i've seen on their website - tough to tell.

Very nice looking boots... I think they're 8" Jobmasters

Those were a pair they featured on a mailer from sometime last year. I e-mailed in and got details -

The boot you're referring to is a modified Jobmaster boot. Specs break

down as follows:

8" Jobmaster $413.00

Burgundy Leather $40.00

Regular Toe Lacing N/C

Packer Upper N/C

Toe Caps $30.00

#705 Vibram Sole $25.00

This boot can be made in various heights, leather options and sole

options. Changes will affect the cost of the boot. As we do not carry

this boot in our stock inventory, it is manufactured on a per order

basis. We are currently running at about 10-11 weeks for manufacturing.

Please let me know if I can answer any further questions.

Thanks,

Kim Freeland

West Coast Shoe Company

800-326-2711, x200

[email protected]

[false]

Anybody got these in black shell? Pics?

Tassels Gentleman's Shop of Hong Kong has these in black but I cant remember if they are shell or not.

[mikesduc]

Anybody got these in black shell? Pics?

I don't think those exist in black shell.

Its a long story but I have a pair in black shell on the way to me from Leathersoul. No pics were ever posted on LS website. Just wanted a preview.

[Turntabloid]

did anyone check this issue and can comment on the quality of the content?

[beatle]

tmadd & turntabloid * Aldens do look great when worn heavily*thanks for posting an update

[coleslawyum]

did anyone check this issue and can comment on the quality of the content?

"Men's Handiwork Maintainence Manual"

I'm actually flipping through right now and it gives a lot of various instruction on things like fixing a button that fell off, how to iron a shirt correctly, and how to polish and clean a watch. The shoe section is pretty good and it does give you tips on how to treat different leather. The only thing I felt missing was how to repair scratched or torn leather which I find F&E explains better. A good purchase if you don't have anything similar already.

[kromophobic]

Just treated my 5 year old Tims with some paste wax. The darker one is the one I just waxed.

[Turntabloid]

"Men's Handiwork Maintainence Manual"

The only thing I felt missing was how to repair scratched or torn leather which I find F&E explains better.

which issue of F&E are you refering to?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

to the Lightning mag you posted?!

[Turntabloid]

to the Lightning mag you posted?!

nope, want to know which F&E issue it is which gives better instructions in his opinion!

[Denim Phenom]

thanks, i was just curious about them. i think once i wear my soles down a shit ton i will get vibram or lugz. thanks for the help people

I heard you could wear Lugz in the shower. Maybe you could ask the Tuttle family.

[TTM]

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[Denim Phenom]

Does anyone have experience with the White's Cougar? Baker shoes sells them and I think I might sell my 3 Indys and get some of those.

I wore an 8.5D in the SD though I think they are on a different last. I'll have to call them anyway since there are so many options.

[borkborkbork]

Hey, does it say anything about caring for pull-up leather? I have a pair of DMs in brown pull up, and never know whether they need to be treated any differently...

[coleslawyum]

nope, want to know which F&E issue it is which gives better instructions in his opinion!

Don't get me wrong, this Lightning issue is a pretty great overall manual on how to take care of stuff but some F&E issues have pretty good chapters specifically on repairing boots. . The most recent one I can remember was Mr. Bootsman 2. I don't think that one is out of print yet.

The best lesson I got for polishing shoes is watching the guys at Brift H do their thing. I've adapted some of their techniques and it's really been an improvement.

[coleslawyum]

Hey, does it say anything about caring for pull-up leather? I have a pair of DMs in brown pull up, and never know whether they need to be treated any differently...

I don't think so. Mostly I use a conditioner to keep the leather soft. I've tried to polish them too and it takes a pretty great shine, although that might defeat the purpose of pull up leather. If you want a more rugged look just keep the skin from drying out and that's it.

[Denim Phenom]

My Alden 405 collection. Ready for new homes.

[PETEROCK1]

My Alden 405 collection. Ready for new homes.

dp, what size are they?

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[Denim Phenom]

dp, what size are they?

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In order from left to right, 9D, 9D, 8 1/2D.

[enlightened.]

regular old 875's worn for about a year

(turned up the contrast about 5-6 points because the room was bright at night)

ill probably snap shady outdoor pics later

[slide13]

My Alden 405 collection. Ready for new homes.

Really getting rid of them all? Why?

I love my Indy boots and look forward to wearing them alongside my SD this summer.

If they were 11.5 D I'd be tempted on those black and suede ones, they look awesome.

[Denim Phenom]

I never wear them anymore. I wear Vans when I'm not wearing my flight boots.

[soonami]

Red Wing x J Crews I've had for about 2 years

Iron Rangers I've had for about a month that I got for really cheap from Cabela $130! They are getting really stained from my Sam 710's

[beatle]

Word is that Leathersoulhawaii is about to order the next run of the Alden Kudu ultimate Indy*** Tom said most of the 48 pairs that will be coming in are already sold - but if you're quick.....

[PeterParker]

Word is that Leathersoulhawaii is about to order the next run of the Alden Kudu ultimate Indy*** Tom said most of the 48 pairs that will be coming in are already sold - but if you're quick.....

Any chance of another run on the Vintage Indy's? Tom hasn't addressed my inquiries about ordering Aldens through LS and it would be a shame to miss out on a pair if they do another run of the Vintage.

[beatle]

as far as I know - the Kudu's are the next run ...will be in the store 4-5 months from now. Which probably means you'll have to wait even longer for a Vintage re-run

[Mike147]

Any chance of another run on the Vintage Indy's? Tom hasn't addressed my inquiries about ordering Aldens through LS and it would be a shame to miss out on a pair if they do another run of the Vintage.

You have to check Tom's website fairly often - he will post his make-up runs and you can pre-order there. Not sure why INDY Boot runs are taking 4-5 months now (Ultimate Kudu seems like it's a standard Kudu INDY with a commando sole.... Alden seems to be making a lot of INDY Boots now

[edmond]

3rd hand owner and look at the pristine condition of these black cordovan

[beatle]

plus, there's been a shortage in the TruBalance last ...

[Denim Phenom]

plus, there's been a shortage in the TruBalance last ...

if that's the case then maybe I should double the price of mine. Thanks for the insight.