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[advan031]



Gentlemen, I'd like to inquire again if there is any interest in a Kudu Ultimate Indy on the Modified last.  I've received some new interest recently, and I have about half the number needed to place a special case make up via Moulded Shoe.  It wouldbe similar to the LS Ultimate Indy seen here

http://leathersoulhawaii.com/2012/03/30/alden-shoe-kudu-ultimate-indy-re-stock-lsw/

The commando sole is preferred, but Alden does not like to do the commando sole on the modified last.  So we may have to do a cork-neo sole.  The details will have to be confirmed.  Please PM me if interested or post to the Alden Modified last thread.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/234635/...r-are-interested-please-read/705#post_6002943

I would be interested in these commando sole or not. I'm a big fan of modified last.

 

[PhiPsi32]

any pictures of the Unionmade Indy Boot in the wild?

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/Alden_Indy_Boot_in_Dark_Brown_Oiled_Kudu_404__225.html

LS did a couple of nice Kudu Indy makeups

I would be interested in these commando sole or not. I'm a big fan of modified last.

I'll put you down!


And here are my Kudu Indys on the road.

 

[Burton]



I have an extremely high instep and have had tons of trouble over the years finding Alden loafers that fit. My NST loafers on the Grant last from Madison Ave accomodate my high instep and fit beautifully. These shoes don't seem to get a lot of love on the forum - I get the sense people have strong feelings about the split toe aspect - but they have been my favorites among the many Aldens I own for a few years running. The Alden Shop on Madison Ave also sells a similar loafer without the split toe on the Grant...which is one whose arrival in my size I am anxiously waiting on.

I love that split toe loafer. The Grant last looks like it would work really well for me, I just haven't been able to get a pair of shoes on that last. I saw those loafers out in the wild once and I was quite covertous.

 

[mdub1979]

I'm new to this forum and trying to decide on my 1st pair of Alden's. It's between the Color 8 Longwing w/commando sole and the Cigar shell Longwing w/leather sole. I'm going to be primarily wearing them with jeans and dress casual. I work from home and rarely need to wear a suit or "dress up". I don't think I can go wrong with either, but I'm leaning towards the Color 8 because of the commando sole. I would appreciate anyone's input. What are your thoughts?

Thanks!
Matt

 

[mcarthur]



I have an extremely high instep and have had tons of trouble over the years finding Alden loafers that fit. My NST loafers on the Grant last from Madison Ave accomodate my high instep and fit beautifully. These shoes don't seem to get a lot of love on the forum - I get the sense people have strong feelings about the split toe aspect - but they have been my favorites among the many Aldens I own for a few years running. The Alden Shop on Madison Ave also sells a similar loafer without the split toe on the Grant...which is one whose arrival in my size I am anxiously waiting on.

nephew,
looking good in your nst loafer, enjoy your holiday in the sun

 

[mcarthur]

ravello monks
argyles otc

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



ravello monks
argyles otc

Very nice, not to mention exceedingly rare.

 

[mcarthur]



Very nice, not to mention exceedingly rare.

nephew,
thank you

 

[Michael Haines]

Very beautiful whiskey

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

I'm new to this forum and trying to decide on my 1st pair of Alden's. It's between the Color 8 Longwing w/commando sole and the Cigar shell Longwing w/leather sole. I'm going to be primarily wearing them with jeans and dress casual. I work from home and rarely need to wear a suit or "dress up". I don't think I can go wrong with either, but I'm leaning towards the Color 8 because of the commando sole. I would appreciate anyone's input. What are your thoughts?
Thanks! Matt

Welcome.
Color 8 is the most versatile of the shell colors, IMO.
The commando sole is more casual then a double leather sole.
The cigar version is more rare in terms of availability.
Generally speaking, cigar is more casual than color 8.
While a color 8 LWB on a double leather sole is nearly always available, that is not the case with a commando sole, making this model somewhat rare.
It's a close call.
Clear as mud?

 

[blue collar]



Very beautiful Ravello

FTFY

 

[Don L]

ravello monks
argyles otc

Wow, rare indeed. Love them. Do you recally who the source was for those Uncle?

 

[blue collar]



Wow, rare indeed.  Love them.  Do you recally who the source was for those Uncle?

I would assume custom, before the recent Alden fad.

 

[Burton]



I would assume custom, before the recent Alden fad.

At one point they were available at Alden in DC and a few other places. I believe you will see them again.

 

[Beatlegeuse]



^ That is a stock model. Search Indy 404.

EDIT - nvm you're right

The lug sole on that Unionmade 404 looks much chunkier compared to Alden's standard commando sole.