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#1 2015-03-14 12:36:04
- Beestonplace
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@Shooman: How long does it take...
...to wear Aldens in?
I have a wonderful pair of Colour 8 cap-toe derby Aldens and it takes ages until they fit comfortably. My high wrist has always been a problem; in this case the double soles seem to be very stiff and the cork-filled part of the sole does not give way and the mid part my of my soles, just before the heel, hurts like hell.
Any comments/ideas?
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#2 2015-03-15 16:16:42
- The_Shooman
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
I'll get back to providing a response soon. I need to ask you a few questions in order to provide a proper answer.
#4 2015-03-16 15:29:26
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
Yes, I mean my instep - this is why I usually have to go for "F" width.
Having looked at a few medical diagrams, it is the transversal arch that hurts like hell.
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#6 2016-05-22 11:02:29
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
And - gone they are
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#7 2016-05-25 13:12:47
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
Aldens CAN be the works of the devil. As nice as they are - if they dont fit well, it doesnt make any sense
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#8 2016-05-25 15:28:11
- woofboxer
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
I've tried a few pairs on but never found that they fitted me well. The sizing seems quite different to other brands.
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#9 2016-05-25 20:41:47
- Chévere
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
I have a wide foot. They are great for me.
Cógelo suave, pero cógelo.
#10 2016-05-25 23:44:58
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
The standard American fit, including Aldens is a D width. Most English shoemakers they are an E, with many winter shoes being an F or even a G. You can of course get wider fits from Aldens.
Their Cordovan Long Wing Blucher took some time in breaking-in for me, the last was quite different to what I was use to. The Trad Saddle Oxford by comparison took no breaking in.
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#11 2016-05-26 00:40:05
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
for me, C&Js still rule when it comes to breaking in. I have a couple of pairs which I have worn from day one, without any "breaking in".
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#12 2016-05-26 01:20:54
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
I agree, I've never had any problems with breaking in C&J's from day one. Now the Alden chukka's I've got - man that took quite some time before they became comfortable.
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#13 2016-05-26 07:11:06
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
This is why C&J ROCKS and Alden is, like, meh
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#15 2016-05-27 05:07:38
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
Cógelo suave, pero cógelo.
#16 2018-02-10 05:53:01
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Re: @Shooman: How long does it take...
And for some strange reason, C&J handgrades seem to break in easier than benchgrades.
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