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[SuitedDx]



Sorry you got a bad pair. Where did you get them and what color are they? (I'm not asking to criticize the retailer, just wondering who's selling an all eyelet captoe boot.) Thanks!

I think Alden NYC makes a cap toe boot on the Grant last with all eyelets.

 

[stanford88]

that doesn't look too good -- agree with you.

 

[herrmj]

Sorry you got a bad pair. Where did you get them and what color are they? (I'm not asking to criticize the retailer, just wondering who's selling an all eyelet captoe boot.) Thanks!

looks like a stock #8 4060
http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=ALD_m_CAP_TOE_BOOT_SHELL_CORDOVAN

 

[s_allen_p]



looks like a stock #8 4060 http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=ALD_m_CAP_TOE_BOOT_SHELL_CORDOVAN

That would be them. I ordered them through the Alden store in NYC. They were both helpful and sympathetic to the defect situation. I'm thinking my best bet is to send them back, get on the list for a new pair, and see if I can find another pair someplace else in the meantime. I'm guessing the reason for the wait is the 7.5D size. They were the shortest wait I came across on my initial hunt for a pair. Back in May, Shoemart told me over the phone that it could be a year.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



That would be them. I ordered them through the Alden store in NYC. They were both helpful and sympathetic to the defect situation. I'm thinking my best bet is to send them back, get on the list for a new pair, and see if I can find another pair someplace else in the meantime. I'm guessing the reason for the wait is the 7.5D size. They were the shortest wait I came across on my initial hunt for a pair. Back in May, Shoemart told me over the phone that it could be a year.

I have the 4060 and it is a wonderful looking boot. The defect on yours is absurd. Take them back and get on the list at Alden NYC and TSM. That's very unfortunate.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Sorry you got a bad pair. Where did you get them and what color are they? (I'm not asking to criticize the retailer, just wondering who's selling an all eyelet captoe boot.) Thanks!

My post from yesterday, in bold below:

Quote:
Originally Posted by sambodini "I'm planning on buying a pair of Alden boots. Does the material of the boot lining have a noticeable effect on your foot temperature? I would think the leather lining lasts longer, but may be hotter than the cotton.Also, if anyone has recommendations on a cap toe boot such as this one, which looks to be a special edition ( http://www.styleforum.net/t/85589/the-official-alden-thread/13860#post_4563635 ) - I would certainly appreciate it.Thanks for sharing your experience."

Alden models 4060 (color 8) and 4065 (black shell) at The Shoemart are similar, but are on the grant last. A boot very similar to the one in question, and also on the Barrie last, but in black shell and color 8, are at Alden Shop of SF and pics of them are a few pages back. No cigar shell captoe boots right now that I know of are being offered.

 

[Alcibiades]



My post from yesterday, in bold below:
Quote:
Originally Posted by sambodini "I'm planning on buying a pair of Alden boots. Does the material of the boot lining have a noticeable effect on your foot temperature? I would think the leather lining lasts longer, but may be hotter than the cotton.Also, if anyone has recommendations on a cap toe boot such as this one, which looks to be a special edition ( http://www.styleforum.net/t/85589/the-official-alden-thread/13860#post_4563635 ) - I would certainly appreciate it.Thanks for sharing your experience."

Alden models 4060 (color 8) and 4065 (black shell) at The Shoemart are similar, but are on the grant last. A boot very similar to the one in question, and also on the Barrie last, but in black shell and color 8, are at Alden Shop of SF and pics of them are a few pages back. No cigar shell captoe boots right now that I know of are being offered.

Alden of DC stocks a grant lasted cigar captoe boot on a commando sole - the boot is owned by several thread members.

 

[NewYorkIslander]



Before purchasing a pair of Alden shell boots I lurked this thread a bit and noted several QC issue people were having. After three months on the list for a pair, I finally received mine yesterday. Sadly there is a large blotch on the outer facing side of one of the boots that I can't believe made it out of the factory. The retailer is willing to give me a full refund, or, I can go back on the list and hope to get a new pair in January. I haven't decided yet what I'm going to do. They said this happens all the time and Alden responds by either attempting to repair the shoe, or they send it out for sale as a second. What they DON'T do is fast-track a replacement pair, which would seem to me to be the correct response; especially when you consider the degree of the defect. Anyways, I just wanted to post a pic below so there's a record of it. From what I've read, there's some disagreement as to whether or not there are quality control issues at Alden. Having felt the sting of a defective pair, and a 5 month wait for a new pair, I'd say there are:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Thats a bad blotch. I'd consider those as seconds for a couple of hundred bucks, cause after some wear I'm sure it would be fine, but not even at $400 seconds price. Finally what seems to be a "real" quality control issue, and not just a missing perf punch.

To be honest, I know it sucks to be out the dough, but I'd stick it out and wait for the replacement if thats the one you REALLY want. If it was just a spur of the moment purchase, find something similar, which as mentioned is out there.

 

[s_allen_p]



My post from yesterday, in bold below:
Quote:
Originally Posted by sambodini "I'm planning on buying a pair of Alden boots. Does the material of the boot lining have a noticeable effect on your foot temperature? I would think the leather lining lasts longer, but may be hotter than the cotton.Also, if anyone has recommendations on a cap toe boot such as this one, which looks to be a special edition ( http://www.styleforum.net/t/85589/the-official-alden-thread/13860#post_4563635 ) - I would certainly appreciate it.Thanks for sharing your experience."

Alden models 4060 (color 8) and 4065 (black shell) at The Shoemart are similar, but are on the grant last. A boot very similar to the one in question, and also on the Barrie last, but in black shell and color 8, are at Alden Shop of SF and pics of them are a few pages back. No cigar shell captoe boots right now that I know of are being offered.

Thank you so much for this info. I was able to call them up and order a pair. Now I'll have a replacement in just a few days.

 

[calidist]

Anybody have these boots (Alden x J. Crew PT Snuff Suede Crepe Boots): http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/...0~90~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~alden/19204.jsp? How heavy are these compared to other Alden boots? My CXL Ultimate Jumpers are extremely heavy. I'm contemplating having the sole switched out for Gumlites or something much lighter to limit foot fatigue.

 

[Mr. Six]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I know that TSM and Alden NY have #8 all eyelet/captoes on Grant, the pics just looked like a different color and last. I should have asked a more specific question.

 

[mcarthur]



Some pictures I took a few weeks ago.
You already know them by heart: the Alden LWB.
My first Whiskey LWB.






The right one nearly looks like Ravello. Probably because I brushed it a lot more than its sister - on the left (from my point of view).
I only used a damp cloth, a brush and a small spoon.

looking good, enjoy wearing

 

[ubiquiti]

Exactly. In fact, Nick over at B. Nelson is doing just that to my almost new (acquired in February, never wore because I hated the crepe sole) Roy's right now. I'll post pics when I get them back.

I anticipate these pics - always wondered what a crepe sole to leather sole conversion looks like.

On that note; if one were to resole a factory crepe sole with a leather sole using a third party, then sent the shoes to Alden restoration, would it be resoled with a leather sole or crepe sole?

An SA at Alden SF told me they'll resole with whatever is on the shoe at the time of restoration.

 

[mr chorizo]



Thanks for the responses, everyone. I know that TSM and Alden NY have #8 all eyelet/captoes on Grant, the pics just looked like a different color and last. I should have asked a more specific question.

On a sidebote, I saw a guy today in this model from
Alden ny and those boots looked SHARP in person.

 

[mcarthur]

#8 full strap
argyles otc