Chandler
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Of which I really overlooked the biggest factor: the lofty Alden price.
Not many M-43 double buckles going for $655 these days.
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Alden Indy Review
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Not many M-43 double buckles going for $655 these days.
Micawber
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I would say yes. Keep in mind, Alden shoes did qualify as genuine work boots 50 years ago. It's only due to a bunch of developments in boot construction in the last 50 years that they've now been re-classified as business casual. Keep in mind, if I went out and bought an extremely accurate pair of M-43 roughout boots or USMC monkey boots, those too would qualify as casual wear boots today, not work boots. And they were literally worn through a World War.
Eyup lad, depends on t'country, proper workbooks had inch thick leather soles and hobnails!
78N Hob-nailed Boot - William Lennon & Co Ltd
Traditional Derby style Hob-nailed Boot with 7 eyelet upper in smooth brown waxy leather. Hob nailed boots made by William Lennon & Co Ltd.
williamlennon.co.uk
I would say yes. Keep in mind, Alden shoes did qualify as genuine work boots 50 years ago. It's only due to a bunch of developments in boot construction in the last 50 years that they've now been re-classified as business casual. Keep in mind, if I went out and bought an extremely accurate pair of M-43 roughout boots or USMC monkey boots, those too would qualify as casual wear boots today, not work boots. And they were literally worn through a World War.
Harrison Ford worked as a carpenter to support his acting career and when he was chosen by George Lucas for the Indiana Jones acting role he was supposed to use Red Wing boots, but was wearing Alden boots for work and chose to wear those instead.
Smithy
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Alden Indy’s are nice, but I agree that they’re way overpriced. I got a pair of handmade “Adventurer” boots from Wested (Goodyear welted too) for a fraction of the price of Aldens and I like them very much
Indiana Jones Adventurer Boots – Wested Leather Co
Introducing the Indiana Jones Hand Made Adventurer BootsCustom made to Wested Leathers specification. These boots are hand made and built to compliment the film costumes we have on offer at an affordable price. Made from high quality chrome tanned leather with Sure Grip - Oil Resistant bonded...wested.com
Thanks for the recommendation Flak, I'd been umming and ahhing about them for yonks so think I might pull the trigger. Hope all's well in Aotearoa. Got a mate coming over to visit next month
FlakMagnet
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Fantastic! You won't regret it. I love how the style of boot can be dressed up or down. I wore mine at a friend's wedding the other day and received many compliments.Thanks for the recommendation Flak, I'd been umming and ahhing about them for yonks so think I might pull the trigger. Hope all's well in Aotearoa. Got a mate coming over to visit next month
Chandler
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Can you show us a pic of the sole & heel of the Wested boot?
FlakMagnet
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I recently had sole protectors put on, as the rubber/cork sole is a little too slippery on our tiled patio
Chandler
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Man, he sure put them through the ringer.
His point on QC highlights my experience with the errant nail in the toe box of the pair I tried out. How does something like that get out the door?
I'm going to give Parkhurst a try. Seems like a true craftsman operation and at significant savings from Alden -- I'll report back.
His point on QC highlights my experience with the errant nail in the toe box of the pair I tried out. How does something like that get out the door?
I'm going to give Parkhurst a try. Seems like a true craftsman operation and at significant savings from Alden -- I'll report back.
Chandler
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Damn, I subscribe to Rose Anvil and don't seem to be getting updates.
I sort of hope he sees the Parkhurst Niagaras -- going to snap some pics of mine this afternoon. I just settled on the size that's best and am ready to start wearing them.
Harris_HTM
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a couple of years ago I had asked Wested through Insta whether their boots are goodyear welted. Their answer was "yes they are", and I was completely surprised by the price. Obviously it was nonsense.
Chandler
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Chandler
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Okay -- watched it. Man, does that shed light.
I do hope he does the Parkhurst Niagaras because I think he's going to be pleased.
Chandler
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Snapped some shots of my new Parkhurst Niagaras.
I can't rave more about the construction of these boots or the customer service direct from Parkhurst's owner, Andrew.
I have a pair of waxed, flat laces I got from Parkhurst that I'll be using, but not in place yet.
Oh yeah, no errant nails in the toe box either. On either pair I tried on!
BTW -- $418 with free shipping. And Andrew sent me a second pair to compare sizes -- free of charge.
I can't rave more about the construction of these boots or the customer service direct from Parkhurst's owner, Andrew.
I have a pair of waxed, flat laces I got from Parkhurst that I'll be using, but not in place yet.
Oh yeah, no errant nails in the toe box either. On either pair I tried on!
BTW -- $418 with free shipping. And Andrew sent me a second pair to compare sizes -- free of charge.
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ZuZu
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My son is a Boot Boy and he gave me a pair of Thursday boots which are an Alden copy- I like 'em OK but I don't get the boot thing- if you actually wear boots a lot daily or for construction you realize that all that fancy construction doesn't mean a thing- if actually used as carpenter boots like Harrison Ford supposedly did (not sure about that) they aren't going to last more than a few years. The leather just gives out. My dad had one pair of 1950s or 60s Red Wing Irish Setter 8" boots and those lasted him a lifetime of resoles and light use- but nothing like construction. Throughout the 70s and 80s I had Red Wings, Carolinas, Frye but they were all on my feet getting ground down- they just didn't last. The Aussie boots- Blundstones and Redbacks are superior IMO for actual use.
That being said- I don't disparage the boot thing at all- I get the obsession- it's just a different disease than I have.
That being said- I don't disparage the boot thing at all- I get the obsession- it's just a different disease than I have.
B-Man2
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These look great . Hard to distinguish them from Alden’s . Love the color .Snapped some shots of my new Parkhurst Niagaras.
I can't rave more about the construction of these boots or the customer service direct from Parkhurst's owner, Andrew.
I have a pair of waxed, flat laces I got from Parkhurst that I'll be using, but not in place yet.
Oh yeah, no errant nails in the toe box either. On either pair I tried on!
BTW -- $418 with free shipping. And Andrew sent me a second pair to compare sizes -- free of charge.
