Alden Indy Boots Review

Full grain chromexcel leather.

Alden indy boots review.

565 the current price for model 403 arguably the most classic available right here the model reviewed is model 403c very similar to the 403 but featuring an antique welt and commando outsole which currently costs 628 from alden madison although i believe mine were about 60 cheaper three years ago. Alden has a long history of handcrafted boots and shoes made in america. Being a work boot they definitely have a bit more heft to them however not enough to make your feet look cartoonish. First we take a look at them fresh out of the box and then a follow up two years later after much tend.

Whether intentional or not the 405 effortlessly rides a fine line between rugged and fashionable. While alden has a good reputation for their cordovan dress shoes they also sell a cordovan indy for almost 800 and while traditionally the indy has been sold as the 405 which is made of calfskin i picked up the 403 indy which is made of a rich lustrous chromexcel leather. Although they are called indy boots the alden work boot existed long before the movies appeared. The model that is closer to the indiana jones movie version is the alden 405 which is lighter in color and more reddish.

Alden indy 403 on the left. Here i show my alden 405s aka the indiana jones boot. The alden indy boot began as a humble work boot and has transcended into a fashion staple for men that appreciate quality footwear. 9am 5pm sunday.

8am 6pm saturday. The alden indy boot was the bee s knees back then on reddit and probably still is the boot that indiana jones harrison ford wore. Top finish scratches easily.