Shoes that look better with age...

[grouse_allergy]

I just got these Eastland Hemlocks a few days ago. At $89 they seemed like a pretty decent redwing knockoff, although I don't know much about boots. Mostly, I was just desperate for anything that would keep my feet warm now that it's getting snowy out. They started off with a buckle strap going across the arch, but it looked stupid in my opinion, so I took them off. I don't really care about the obvious stitching holes.

[slide13]

After a hard day of work in the garden

Looking awesome. I think the Bounty Hunter is going to be my next boot order. Now that I have my Semi-Dress and have seen the quality I think need a second pair of White's. Maybe one with a rubber sole for inclement weather days when the double leather on my Semi-Dress may not be appropriate.

[tahonng]

Anybody else liking these?

Look like it's gonna look better in a year or so. They also come in brown.

[pomata]

^not for that price

[aeglus]

Has anyone seen the new Mister Freedom Engineer Boots? A bit pricy at $949.95, but great eye-candy

http://www.misterfreedom.com/?p=981

http://www.misterfreedom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/RoadChamp-promo2-web.jpg

think I'd rather stick to 2268s for that price

[TallyHo]

tahonng, those boots are gorgeous. but i gotta agree the price is a bit out of control.

wish i had known about these before they sold out:

very nice boots, IMO. though again, not sure i like the price - would rather upgrade to some aldens or something...

EDIT: these said sold out earlier. now i'll have to take them into more serious consideration.

[jackandcoke]

Redwings at about a month of wear and after shoveling some snow earlier today

[Curious_George]

It kills me the 8181 doesn't come in EE. I'd grab me a pair of those so quick if they did.

[FACE]

just got these Kenneth Coles for free. all opinions welcome

[coleslawyum]

^^Oh no! It's not goodyear welted. Blasphemy…!

[edmond]

yes ! yuck throw them away!

[Dchill]

yes ! yuck throw them away!

uhh, yeah what he said

[baldy]

kenneth cole shell's??

[FACE]

eh they were free, don't have them in hand, i dont even know if its leather sole, i cant really tell from the pic :/ noobism at its best?

[wild style]

At least they aren't square toe. Didn't know Kenneth Cole made anything but.

[rnrswitch]

Off topic, but how did demonito drop in rep points? zero?

Also, FACE, don't worry about these snobs, those shoes are nice and you can't beat that price... free.

I like your "style on a budget" approach. I dig it and don't get forced into being addicted to expensive stuff.

[pomata]

yeah what happened to your rep Edmond?

[erbs]

The welt on my Indys is separating from the leather upper; there isn't any stitching loose, but there is a slight gap between the top of the welt and the leather. Is this a cause for concern?

[erk]

^ I'm not so sure that is a problem. can you see any threads in there or anything?

BTW I got my 405s back from the Alden factory last friday. They fixed the tongue really quickly. I was really surprised with how quickly they got it done. It only took about a week to get them back to me. they also fixed them up with some new laces.

I polished them up for their second time when the got back, I'll post pictures tomorrow when the sun is out.

[erbs]

There's a few threads visible between the upper and the welt, but they're not loose at all. I guess I'm worried that water is going to get in the space and cause problems over time.

On a different note, does anyone know how much Alden would charge to resole standard Indys with a Leather Soul style half-commando sole?

[Denim Phenom]

You could always take them to a local cobbler that you trust and have them do it. Unless you want that Alden sole.

[erk]

Erbs. Call Alden tomorrow. Tell them what's up. They will probably fix it for free. And find out about the half soles. I saw a pair of regular 405s on eBay that had been resoled that way and I'm interested.

[joebot]

Erbs. Call Alden tomorrow. Tell them what's up. They will probably fix it for free. And find out about the half soles. I saw a pair of regular 405s on eBay that had been resoled that way and I'm interested.

I'm interested in knowing as well

[fardin]

erbs, i have the exact same problem with my 405s. i havent worn them in the rain that often. does it open up more?

[damienos]

nope its normal for welted shoes purely cosmetic

[slide13]

I don't think the gap in the welt on the Indy is really an issue, I've seen similar before. There is no way the fit there is designed to be water tight so I wouldn't worry about it.

[erk]

nope its normal for welted shoes purely cosmetic

I don't think the gap in the welt on the Indy is really an issue, I've seen similar before. There is no way the fit there is designed to be water tight so I wouldn't worry about it.

this may all be true, but I'd still contact Alden for their opinion.

[erbs]

Erbs. Call Alden tomorrow. Tell them what's up. They will probably fix it for free. And find out about the half soles. I saw a pair of regular 405s on eBay that had been resoled that way and I'm interested.

This sounds like a good plan. I'll give them a call within the next few days.

[fardin]

can you please tell me what their responds is erbs?

[erbs]

can you please tell me what their responds is erbs?

I'll definitely post the response in this thread.

I have semester exams the next few days (yes, even on Saturday), so it might be a while before I get a chance to give them a call.