Re: ATTN: Alden Boots Owners

Posted by Anejo Joe from 113.greenville-01-02rs.sc.dial-access.att.net on December 13, 1998 at 19:29:43:

In Reply to: ATTN: Alden Boots Owners posted by nitzsche on December 12, 1998 at 11:22:40:

: I am wondering if I could get a hefty description of these boots, in particular the sole. Is there a deep tread in them, or are they simply smooth?

: The reason I ask is I am actually an archaeologist who does A LOT of survey, and I hate to say it, but my boots are about dead! I have been in the market for new boots, but am not satisfied paying close to $200.00 bucks for Timberlands or other cheaply made boots.

: The Alden boots are around this price, but I need some advise on the durability and comfort of the boots. I have looked at the Indy Diggs description, but would like to hear from those who own them.

: Is the sole treaded and of durable material?
: Can they be water-proofed?
: Are they comfortable?
: Do they have a nice in-sole?

: Thanks

: --nitzsche

You should choose your boots for the ground over which you will be
walking. If it is rocky, you will need a very stiff sole, even if it
seems uncomfortable at first. If the sole is not stiff enough, a few
hours walking with a back pack will be enough to bruise your feet. Talk
to some hikers. They can tell you about brands, and how well they
perform.

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: : I am wondering if I could get a hefty description of these boots, in particular the sole. Is there a deep tread in them, or are they simply smooth?

: : The reason I ask is I am actually an archaeologist who does A LOT of survey, and I hate to say it, but my boots are about dead!  I have been in the market for new boots, but am not satisfied paying close to $200.00 bucks for Timberlands or other cheaply made boots.

: : The Alden boots are around this price, but I need some advise on the durability and comfort of the boots.  I have looked at the Indy Diggs description, but would like to hear from those who own them.

: : Is the sole treaded and of durable material?
: : Can they be water-proofed?
: : Are they comfortable?
: : Do they have a nice in-sole?

: : Thanks

: : --nitzsche

: You should choose your boots for the ground over which you will be
: walking.  If it is rocky, you will need a very stiff sole, even if it
: seems uncomfortable at first.  If the sole is not stiff enough, a few
: hours walking with a back pack will be enough to bruise your feet. Talk
: to some hikers.  They can tell you about brands, and how well they 
: perform.

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