Shoes that look better with age...

[davichan]

thank you wgmds and riff,

yeah Riff..

i know,

i am getting the 2021 on my new Whites...

should be here in a week or so they tell me know..

i guess they will def serve as great working boots...

but will skip wearing them on the snow days.

i have an pair of Sorels Hood River model i had to grab in a middle of a blizzard two years ago.. that do a good job..

but i am not super in love with.

i am pretty short,

and as much as i would love to rock them out..

the Cairbou's and 1964's type of snow boots just look ridiculous on me..

they come up to my upper calf...

i see plenty of folks wearing the LL bean boots here in NY, but unfortunately there seems to be nowhere to try a pair on to my understanding..

any other recommendations for 6 inch style insulated snow type boots?

thanks...

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

i see plenty of folks wearing the LL bean boots here in NY, but unfortunately there seems to be nowhere to try a pair on to my understanding..

L.L. Bean does offer reduced cost returns... if those are the boots you are after it might be worth ordering two pairs and returning the one that doesn't fit.

[davichan]

thank you for that info!

def good to know.

[edmond]

newly shined jobmaster

[vjiforlife]

/\ they really are nice boots and will probably be my first pair of aldens but the orvis by me doesnt carry them. I want to get properly fitted and not go through the hassle of buying and returning shoes

love how this looks. I would probably do this to my pair:

where can I find please!!!

[slide13]

That is the Alden for Orvis aviator boot...check out www.orvis.com.

[SLAB]

how do you actually size a pair of ll bean duck boots? ive been told they are very oversized?

[davichan]

yeah it is a tricky system the have, supposedly they are oversized quite large from their number??

depends on sock size, and how you undersize them 1 or 2 sizes..

[MiniW]

how do you actually size a pair of ll bean duck boots? ive been told they are very oversized?

for me, 41 in common projects, 8 in Aldens, 9-9.5 in Nikes = 8 in LL Bean Duck Boots with the thinsulate lining. (in other words, same as your dress shoes size)

[percy]

happened to look at orvis.co.uk today as was interested to see if the alden boots made the sale, but was surprised to find that they have instead been put up in value by about £70 to £395!!!

outrageous

[Mugnut]

Didn't keep em long though, had the sole come apart a little so I ended up returning them. Sorry, no more pics. Great boots though.

I wouldn't be suprised if my Aviators were the ones you returned. I got them at the Orvis tent sale thinking they were new without box or a floor sample. They were ridiculously cheap. Haven't noticed any problem with the sole though.

As to sizing -- mine are 9's (i.e., true to size). They fit great. I go half down on Barrie last, and true to size on other Alden dress lasts (Hampton, Plaza etc.) Hadn't previously owned anything in Trubalance last.

I'm wearing mid-weight socks in these though. In dress socks, could probably go down a half size, but I don't usually wear dress socks with boots...

[Paul T]

In case they float your boat, oki ni hasd the vibreg short shift boot on sale, from £489 down to £342, plus the scout boot down to £419.

[BrownMetallic]

'finally got a brogue i can stand by... & in.

[fre-co]

Good shit, reminds me I should post my wetherby in C-shade gorse which are 3 1/2 years old now.

[SwedeAlex]

happened to look at orvis.co.uk today as was interested to see if the alden boots made the sale, but was surprised to find that they have instead been put up in value by about £70 to £395!!!

outrageous

Looked at those as well yesterday, and that´s not even funny! £395 is CRAZY! For a pair of boots??? C´mon!

[Mike147]

newly shined jobmaster

Where did you secure those fantastic leather laces for your Jobmasters?

[Denim Phenom]

Where did you learn how to spell?

[Mike147]

Where did you learn how to spell?

what's the most you've ever paid for a pair of jeans?

[Denim Phenom]

Don't you feel better not saying that stupid word "cop"?

[Mike147]

Don't you feel better not saying that stupid word "cop"?

You didn't answer my question

[aho]

couldn't take pictures with good lighting but here are my Chippewa's I got on the cheap:

[Alex3000]

yeah mine came in a few days ago they fit great right out of the box and for 180 its a pretty solid boot

[Guy Incognito]

Nothing special really but I'm confident after a few days of wear that these are worth every penny. Perfect for my feet and outdoors as we have about 60-70 cm snow over here.

RW 8138

[milosz]

After some quality time with my White's, I don't think I'm ever getting Vibergs or Wescos. The Arch-ease thing is for real.

[edmond]

you shoudl try wesco you might want to leave your whites

[ranonranonarat]

great pickup, you look good in them. was considering them a while back but couldnt pick them up because of the price. damn!

[CrashTestBrummie]

Looked at those as well yesterday, and that´s not even funny! £395 is CRAZY! For a pair of boots??? C´mon!

A pair of Aldens ordered from the makers would total about the same, if not more, when you factor in shipping and customs. Aldens charge $135 shipping for overseas orders...

[coleslawyum]

Since England has far more bootmakers and superior quality than Alden's, I wouldn't worry about it…

[fre-co]

But sufu says we must have aldens!

[denimjunky]

Aldens charge $135 shipping for overseas orders...

Wtf? No Aldens for me in a long time, dudes...Or maybe just ask my uncle un DC for to send me a pair...