[1 Year Impression] Alden x Standard & Strange Earth Lords
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imgur.comPosted Feb 3, 2020, 5:34 PM UTC
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imgur.comGreat write up and pictures! I find dark suedes and roughout leather to be so versatile when you need to go in between casual and dressier scenarios. The suede/RO keeps it casual, but the darker shades keep things classier if you need to go to a nice restaurant or dress up situation. Perfect type of travel leather. My vibergXwithered fig 145 Oxfords fit this scenario and have worked well.
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Totally agree!!
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Wow, the green really comes out with age, huh?
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It could be the light. Most of the time they look pretty darn black!
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"Oh no!"
-my wallet
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I want some suede / chamois leather so bad but I live in seattle and like wearing my boots in the rain...anyone just don’t care about their nice leather and just let them get wet?
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I let these get wet. I have some other actual suede that I usually don't let get wet....but if it happens, it's not the end of the world. There are ways to get it back.
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Well chamois is really water resistant. It’s a oiled nubuck so your feet are going to stay dried.
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I’m more concerned about water spots and staining.
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I wore my Alden Tobacco Chamois Indys today in the rain. They got water spots but a quick brush and all gone. I should post up a review. They're about a year old.
I love these Earth Chamois and will buy a pair, just need to figure out if I want smooth or rough out. I feel like the color is much more versatile than plain black, but maybe that's just me.
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I don’t think that would be a concern. I’ve owned three pairs of chamois leather boots and have never experienced that.
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Cool good to know. I almost bought these last week at the redwing factory store in Redwing,MN. https://www.redwingheritage.com/mens-leather-boots-shoes/classic-moc-08857.html?cgid=mens
The woman helping me said these would certainly get ruined in the rain so I didn’t buy them...
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These really aged well. I’ve had my eye on reverse chamois Indy boots and these are really helping close the sale.
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Ya, I really like the leather!!
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Rock solid boots. I absolutely love my pair in earth chamois roughout.
How would you compare these to your Wescos, White's, Viberg or JL pairs? In terms of comfort, sturdiness, value and style?
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White’s are the most comfortable, then these, then Viberg, then JL (I think these will get better and better), then wesco.
Sturdiness.....hm. That’s a leather issue. JLs are just effing solid. Vibergs in shell feel sturdy as well. White’s are pretty sturdy too, if they were lined I’d say they would be even extra tanky.
Style I dunno. Too personal. :)
Value, save your money! Nothing is worth it!!
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How do you keep them looking so good? Do you not wear them in the rain and dirt? Are they "indoor shoes"?
I love the look but am terrified of ruining them upon first wear outdoors. I work in an office, but it rains a lot here in South Carolina and they will get wet. :( I've never owned a shoe in this type of leather before so am completely in the dark.
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Well I DO have a rather large collection, so they don't have as much wear as others do for a year. But, this leather does very well in rain. I live in Seattle so they see rain!!
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This leather is great for inclement weather. I often grab my tobacco reverse chamois boots when it's crappy out.
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How often did you wear them? Looks like they aged very nicely.
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Maybe 20-30 times? I have a big rotation.
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Will the matte areas buff up with a suede brush?
Earth chamois is one of my favorite leathers. I ordered a pair of earth chamois Indys a few years ago, but they sent me the wrong size and had none left to exchange. I knew they’d get way better with age, and it looks like I was right!
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I haven't tried because I don't want it to! :)
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I have been thinking about getting a suede pair of boots like these. Absolutely love these!
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It's more oiled roughout than suede.
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Those look great. They've aged really well. I have a pair of smooth Earth chamois boots on pre-order and can't wait for them.
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Those are effing amazing.
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Gorgeous boots! Love the color and texture!
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Sexy looking boots. Nice wear.
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Jealous! They look great.
They didn’t have my size when I wanted to buy.
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I have been so transfixed by this post and that leather for the past day. Finally broke down and bought some Indy's in Earth Chamois this morning.
My self control is fleeting...
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Can you share the link please. I'm enamored with these boots and I keep looking at them
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Of course.
I found a pair in Last Call on Alden of Carmel.
https://www.aldenofcarmel.com/last-call-earth-chamois-indy-boot-commando-sole-666.htm
Adam (the proprietor) has two versions - one with a lug sole and one with a Commando.
Email him (info on the link page) for size check, and he responds pretty quickly.
If that doesn't work for you, full price options on The Shoe Mart or Alden Madison.
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But just to confirm - I bought and am talking about indys, not the OP's boots.
However, if you want those or a close facsimile, I think I saw them on Brick and Mortar Seattle's site.
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Thanks for both informative messages. I appreciate it!
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Unfortunately, I just realized I bought smooth earth chamois, not reverse...
So disregard the AOC option.
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Initial Impressions
Unboxing Album
1 Year Album
The reverse earth chamois leather on these is very cool. It is very comfy like suede, but has the more rugged aesthetic of a waxed flesh. Some of it is starting to look matte in the higher wear areas which I like a lot.
The commando sole is great. It's got a lot of the comfort and flexibility of a leather sole, but with some grip. I appreciate that in the Seattle weather.
** Sizing **
I am a narrow 9D Brannock. I wear the traditional .5 size down for the Barrie last, so I got these in an 8.5. I wear them with medium and thick socks and they fit very well.
** Adventures **
I took these to Munich and Prague when I first got them and they were so comfy. They required no break in at all, which was pretty nice.
I sometimes wish they had speed hooks. I have to unlace the top hole to get them on, and speed hooks would make that easier. However, they look so good with just eyelets!
Overall, I really like these boots. They fit well and look so, so good. Here’s looking forward to a 2 year impression!