Bring this on over the IndyGear. We can dicuss this at Club Obi Wan at length. Regards. (nm)

Posted by Michaelson from eeespace113.utsi.edu on August 08, 2001 at 16:31:15:

In Reply to: Boots posted by Porcini Hunter on August 08, 2001 at 16:29:31:

: Hello,

: I want to buy a pair of Aldens. I do have a few questions that I need
: answered so that I can make an informed decision:

:
: 1. How heavy are those boots? Do they weigh more than two pounds a
: piece?

: 2. What lenght laces is needed? It seems the laces do run awfully
: short.

: 3. Are flat or round laces authentic? Is there an advantage to round
: laces, do the flat ones twist?

: 4. How is the sole of the boot attached? Is it nailed, glued, sewn, or
: attached with all three methods?

: 5. Do the lace hooks bend and break easily? Can they be replaced at
: any shoe repair place?

: 6. Is it possible to have a gusset added to the boot's tongue to keep
: dirt and sand out?

: 7. How long do the sole and the heel last on average?

: 8. Should I get insoles? I have a slightly pronated foot.

: 9. Can I make these boots waterproof, or will that be impossible due
: to the stitching on the mocassin toe? Is it even advisable to
: waterproof the boot, or can't the leather breath afterwards?

: 10. What would be the best leather protectant for those boots (They
: are made from cowhide, I think)?

: 11. How hot are those boots in the summer?

: 12. Should I get the regular size? I want medium thick socks to fit.
: How about width? Can I choose width for the heel too?

: 13. How much does it cost to have the boots completely overhauled by
: Alden? How long does it take and is it worth it?

: 14. Do the smooth soles provide ample traction on most surfaces? How
: about on wet grass, wood, etc?

: 15. Did I forget anything?

:
: I appreciate all comments and replies.

: Thank you!

: - Porcini Hunter

Follow Ups:

RE: Bring this on over the IndyGear. We can dicuss this at Club Obi Wan at length. Regards. (nm) Porcini Hunter 16:42:46 8/08/2001 (3)
- Email me directly if you want. That can save you time. Regards.(nm) Michaelson 16:47:15 8/08/2001 (2)
  - Re: Email me directly if you want. That can save you time. Regards.(nm) Porcini Hunter 18:32:54 8/08/2001 (1)
    - Humm Michaelson 10:13:39 8/09/2001 (0)

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: : Hello,

: : I want to buy a pair of Aldens. I do have a few questions that I need 
: : answered so that I can make an informed decision:

: : 
: : 1. How heavy are those boots? Do they weigh more than two pounds a 
: : piece?

: : 2. What lenght laces is needed? It seems the laces do run awfully 
: : short.

: : 3. Are flat or round laces authentic? Is there an advantage to round 
: : laces, do the flat ones twist?

: : 4. How is the sole of the boot attached? Is it nailed, glued, sewn, or 
: : attached with all three methods?

: : 5. Do the lace hooks bend and break easily? Can they be replaced at 
: : any shoe repair place?

: : 6. Is it possible to have a gusset added to the boot's tongue to keep 
: : dirt and sand out?

: : 7. How long do the sole and the heel last on average?

: : 8. Should I get insoles? I have a slightly pronated foot.

: : 9. Can I make these boots waterproof, or will that be impossible due 
: : to the stitching on the mocassin toe? Is it even advisable to 
: : waterproof the boot, or can't the leather breath afterwards?

: : 10. What would be the best leather protectant for those boots (They 
: : are made from cowhide, I think)?

: : 11. How hot are those boots in the summer?

: : 12. Should I get the regular size? I want medium thick socks to fit. 
: : How about width? Can I choose width for the heel too?

: : 13. How much does it cost to have the boots completely overhauled by 
: : Alden? How long does it take and is it worth it?

: : 14. Do the smooth soles provide ample traction on most surfaces? How 
: : about on wet grass, wood, etc?

: : 15. Did I forget anything?

: : 
: : I appreciate all comments and replies.

: : Thank you!

: : - Porcini Hunter

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