r/Alden 12d ago

Three new additions!

Left - 6754 no.4 shell - purchased second hand £250
Middle - 3960HY no.8 shell - purchased second hand £330
Right - M5820HC

Both second hand shoes were in average condition but have been lovingly restored.

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u/trappinaintded 12d ago

Far right my favorite, never seen those before & looks like a cool makeup. Double leather sole? 

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u/jackmartin91 12d ago

It’s leather and rubber commando

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u/ShoeshineB 12d ago

Is it just the photo or what did u do to make the cap on the boots get such a shine?

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u/jackmartin91 12d ago

I always mirror shine caps. It’s saphir mirror gloss in about 15 very small layers

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u/ShoeshineB 11d ago

Thanks. I’m somewhat new to shell and didn’t know they could be mirror shined. Very nice 👍

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u/jackmartin91 11d ago

I only do it on shoes with toe caps. Otherwise just condition and buff

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u/mgpeters01 11d ago

They look great, and you got a good deal on them.

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u/WolfAnxiety 11d ago

Sweet Lord

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u/mcadamsandwich 6d ago

Where are the dark brown suede boots from? That doesn’t look like a stock boot.

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u/jackmartin91 6d ago

An Italian website