Shoes that look better with age...

[triumph.man]

is there any method where i can apply a shine to dull leather shoes? will just applying wax do the trick?

[edmond]

yes apply horse oil will doth trick ot neatsfoot oil

[illumin8em]

These are sick!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-50s-DEADSTOCK-WORK-BOOTS-SZ7E-SHEBOYGAN-JUNG-/250761030639?pt=Vintage_Shoes&hash=item3a6285abef#ht_500wt_949

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sure are, and look very much like the a pair of boots I am selling

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=2564086#post2564086

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[bernielike]

The black soles on the #8 longwings are double oak leather also, they are just stained darker. Do what demonito is saying to lighten them up or bring them to a cobbler who does it for a living!

Nice brogues tho! Dark soles look more classic on those if you ask me anyway.

[baldy]

Baldy - No, colour 8. It's just developed a cigar-esque patina in some areas of the vamp.

ahh i see.. trying hard to decide between wing tip boots or medallion cap toe boots in #8. so hard to choose..

[Aries]

Tough choice Baldy. I like medallions on wing tips, but on cap toes I think it's a bit much. So I'd go wing tip.

[baldy]

ohh but the medallion is just on the edge of the cap, going straight across the toe. it's very subtle. they are the aldens for jcrew if you want to take a look

[javill18]

I'm somewhat jealous. I have these - the standard Alden cordovan #8's, with the black finished sole. My shoes would be, in my mind's eye until now verified by this pic + and your blog entry, perfect with an oak sole. how much would it cost to swap it out, or should I just wait until I need to have the sole rebuilt on them, and send them to alden asking for this sole, rather than the standard one?

Jake thanks for stoppin' by.

I would suggest just wearing out the soles of the beauties you have. I believe the restoration (resole & repair) cost $149 and takes up to 6 weeks not including transit time. I'd hate for anyone to wait that long just for a resole especially when your soles are still in great condition. Here's a link where you can direct any questions you have.

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/resole_and_repair.htm

[fre-co]

Barcelona is not so bad to live in. Sux to work in, tho.

This is like a 43. Im selling because I want to be able to buy moar boots

If they were 9.5E I'd have them in a heartbeat.

[joelz]

I asked last weekend when I was at the Madison Ave store about how long the restoration takes - wait time is in the 3-4 month range - they've gotten incredibly popular lately, and it's way cheaper to restore a pair than it is to buy a new pair

[superbeveridge]

I am going to get my Alden Roy boots resoled locally. There is no way I am waiting months to get it done. It will be a lot cheaper locally too. The trick is just finding a reliable cobbler to do it. I am thinking a double leather sole or commando for the resole.

[Rivet Head]

What size are those illumin8em?

[fre-co]

Jake thanks for stoppin' by.

I would suggest just wearing out the soles of the beauties you have. I believe the restoration (resole & repair) cost $149 and takes up to 6 weeks not including transit time. I'd hate for anyone to wait that long just for a resole especially when your soles are still in great condition. Here's a link where you can direct any questions you have.

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/resole_and_repair.htm

Those longwings are superb, my favourite version in #8.

Nice to see the chaps at the bureau getting a good review. I've said it before, they are my number 1 go to UK shop.

[illumin8em]

What size are those illumin8em?

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http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=2564086#post2564086

10.5

[davichan]

QUESTION

are there any advantage to getting a vibram half sole VS traditional run through to the heel?

for example using a vibram 300 or 700

thank you

[almostnice]

and now for something completely different:a customer turned up in the shop today wearing fake RW's:

LEATHER UPPRR ALL MADE BY HANDS?

at least they got the size conversion right,US 10=44 european...

[beeetus]

What are those made of? Rat leather?

[coleslawyum]

LEATHER UPPRR ALL MADE BY HANDS?

That's the coolest thing I've seen all year. I love crazy fakes like these.

[coleslawyum]

QUESTION

are there any advantage to getting a vibram half sole VS traditional run through to the heel?

for example using a vibram 300 or 700

thank you

From personal use, I can't really say that there's a difference. I know from an aesthetic point of view, an exposed leather waist looks kind of nice and more dressy. I can guess that a full rubber sole might be better for the elements. Leather soles tend to wear out fast, but look great in the process.

[davichan]

thanks always coleslawyum~

i am getting my new Whites sent back and rebuilt.. mostly likly with a mini vibram and traditional heel.

i really can't stand the 2021 chunky unit sole that i have on it,

in my use this past two weeks.

i kinda fell like it is just marshmallowy, offer very little,

it is just not practical for NY,

it offers almost no traction besides clean dry streets, and gets eaten up pretty fast on the concert. at least the Christy offers better traction...

[morse9443]

Leather upprr ALLMAOEGYHANDS?? lol

and now for something completely different:a customer turned up in the shop today wearing fake RW's:

I asked last weekend when I was at the Madison Ave store about how long the restoration takes - wait time is in the 3-4 month range - they've gotten incredibly popular lately, and it's way cheaper to restore a pair than it is to buy a new pair

This wait is totally ridiculous. Alden should be referring people elsewhere. I'm at 4 months waiting for my NEW Russell's and I'm about to shoot someone. They just refuse to add capacity to suit increased demand.

[morse9443]

New White's model looks dope..Baker won't let me steal the pic

http://www.bakershoe.com/shop-by-brand.cfm/brand/whites-boots/product/2011-whites-classic-work-boot/

[davichan]

^sexy time!!! that new white is nice!

[alleyooptroop]

Here ya go. I'd like to see more angles but looks nice at this view.

[alleyooptroop]

I'm kinda digging these chrome excel 9111's

[Happy Hooligan]

Here ya go. I'd like to see more angles but looks nice at this view.

Looks a little odd to me...

[Denton]

^ concur

the toe looks way too long, at least at that angle

chromexcel 9111 looks cool though

[beatle]

RedWing should copy those fakes, leather looks so soft

[Jesco]

heres my iron rangers after a year and a half on a construction site...

Why would you wear a non-steel toe boot on a construction site?

[cheapmuthafukr]

because i dont want to lose all of my toes when something falls on them. also, im a surveyor. i don really need steel toes.