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[tifosi]



Anyone notice that the most recent run of Alden cordovan boots has much improved laces? The waxed cotton laces are much thicker and seem more durable. I may ask Alden for a few extras

Alden just sent me out laces for all my boots last week so hopefully I see soon.

 

[sazon]



Anyone notice that the most recent run of Alden cordovan boots has much improved laces? The waxed cotton laces are much thicker and seem more durable. I may ask Alden for a few extras

I haven't noticed that but I did notice that the boxes seem flimsier. They no longer have the extra backing to the cardboard which gave them a little more heft.

And also, the flannel shoe bags don't have the gold balls on the end anymore, which someone pointed out previously, I believe. Could have been they were scratching the shoes.

 

[tifosi]



I haven't noticed that but I did notice that the boxes seem flimsier. They no longer have the extra backing to the cardboard which gave them a little more heft.

And also, the flannel shoe bags don't have the gold balls on the end anymore, which someone pointed out previously, I believe. Could have been they were scratching the shoes.

I hate it when my balls scratch my shoes.

 

[breck81]

I hate it when my balls scratch my shoes.

 

[Kahuna75]

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first good laugh of the day...thanks!

 

[zennypoo]



Anyone notice that the most recent run of Alden cordovan boots has much improved laces? The waxed cotton laces are much thicker and seem more durable. I may ask Alden for a few extras

Yeah I did notice that as well, they are thicker and slightly wider. Downside is that they are also slightly shorter.

-D

 

[totalair1]

I haven't noticed that but I did notice that the boxes seem flimsier. They no longer have the extra backing to the cardboard which gave them a little more heft.

And also, the flannel shoe bags don't have the gold balls on the end anymore, which someone pointed out previously, I believe. Could have been they were scratching the shoes.

I hate it when my balls scratch my shoes.

Maybe they need to be rubber...however brass does have it benefits. I know I don't want them removed! Although my wife has been trying for almost 30 years.

See Ya,
Steve

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

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After reading Saz's post, I immediately wondered which degenerate here would make me laugh with that joke!

 

[FLW]



Maybe they need to be rubber...however brass does have it benefits.  I know I don't want them removed!  Although my wife has been trying for almost 30 years.

See Ya,
Steve

This just gets better and better.

I will say, though, that Alden shoe boxes are a step down from everything else that they do, quality-wise. I think they are the flimsiest I have seen for any dress shoe priced over $200.

 

[lifeinabox]

Gold balls would mean your wife has the Midas touch.

 

[sleepyinsanfran]

This just gets better and better.

I will say, though, that Alden shoe boxes are a step down from everything else that they do, quality-wise. I think they are the flimsiest I have seen for any dress shoe priced over $200.

The old (pre-prada) Church's used to have even flimsier boxes for their Custom grade line - made of thin sheets of laminated cardboard (the kind where the lid would wobble if you poked it). then came prada and nicer boxes, of course

boxes would be a good place to cut costs, imo, although whether necessary or not is a different question

 

[Don L]

Ravello NST

 

[rosslovethreads]



This just gets better and better.

I will say, though, that Alden shoe boxes are a step down from everything else that they do, quality-wise. I think they are the flimsiest I have seen for any dress shoe priced over $200.

I rather like the boxes. Simple and understated as to not distract from the treasure inside. Reminds me a lot of the 70's-80's Rolex Sport watch boxes. Flimsy cardboard for the price of gold. Nowadays it takes 2 hours just to sift through Rolex documentation alone. It just gets messy. I'd rather have the cheesy mossy rock cardboard box.

But yes, they could be thicker and nicer.

 

[budapest12]

Guys, I'm in the camp of not caring - at all - about the boxes. I throw most of them out. They take up space and are likely to annoy the wife. I do save some to store shoes not used during a season. But I care very little about them so long as shoes fit inside of them.

 

[mdubs]

Ravello NST

DonL is looking terrific today! Enjoy your Ravello NSTs!!!

-Mike