ErikW
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Hell, I'm spending over $800 on these boots..just want to make sure I'm getting $800 worth of quality.You are joking, right? Do you really think that is something to have any concern over. First it is hardly noticeable and second, have you seen a boot tongue after being laced a few times. I am very particular and have been accused of being OCD more than once and can appreciate real issues, but some of the recent "is this OK" postings are bordering on the ridiculous.
Hell, I'm spending over $800 on these boots..just want to make sure I'm getting $800 worth of quality.
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If those are the plaza lasted Indies in color 8 and size 10D, yes they are atrocious and need to be pawned off to ME!If not, I don't think the uneven color on the tongue will ever bother you. Coinop is correct in that your tongue will look somewhat mangled after several wears. Enjoy often and in great health my friend!
Get some black edge dressing and clean it up. If the "dent" is that noticeable return them. I can't really tell from the pics.
First, Color 8 is regal my friend and second, the plaza work boot is a must-have if they are available in your size... This may sound crazy, but a $100 difference at this stage is not that horrible if you know exactly what you want. If you don't really want it, send them back.
If you want your money's worth (holy crap $800 for any Aldens, esp. non exotic), you probably should look elsewhere (like Vass).
VASS has their own problem. Namely, size inconsistencies.
If you want your money's worth (holy crap $800 for any Aldens, esp. non exotic), you probably should look elsewhere (like Vass).
I'm in total agreement about the extra $100. For a boot that theoretically should last 30+ years, it's not the end of the world if you're buying a particular style that you really want (and yes, I am infatuated with the plaza indy). The tongue doesn't bother me much, but still not sure about the dents...Percolating on this one a bit more.First, Color 8 is regal my friend and second, the plaza work boot is a must-have if they are available in your size... This may sound crazy, but a $100 difference at this stage is not that horrible if you know exactly what you want. If you don't really want it, send them back.
I think it's tough to have any sort of objective sense of worth. You can try to go by averages, but ultimately, the question of worth is personal.Much like Alden does, regardless of the last. You can't begin to believe that $800 Aldens are worth the money by any objective metric. Of course from an emotional/sentimental aspect, people will pay up front to wait years for a likely "with character" product, so yes - if you must have glazed Alden shell in a chunky last, go right on ahead.
My last remaining pair of Aldens: Aberdeen lasted black shell cap-toe bluchers. They cost me less than half of $800. They are worth what I paid.
Much like Alden does, regardless of the last. You can't begin to believe that $800 Aldens are worth the money by any objective metric. Of course from an emotional/sentimental aspect, people will pay up front to wait years for a likely "with character" product, so yes - if you must have glazed Alden shell in a chunky last, go right on ahead.
My last remaining pair of Aldens: Aberdeen lasted black shell cap-toe bluchers. They cost me less than half of $800. They are worth what I paid.