View Full Version : Vintage pair of Alden 405's, possibly the hero boot?
TheExit148
05-07-2013, 08:21 PM
Well, after watching the blu-ray of Raiders, over and over again, I'm very convinced that the "hero" boots if you will, are not the dark brown many have come to expect. While the AB boots are offered as THE BOOT, I think this info was based off of looking at DVD and not so good quality images to judge the colour as well as research to colours available at the time the movie was being filmed. The temple scenes on the blu-ray give probably the best look at the boots, their details, and colour.
I found this vintage pair of boots a long time ago on eBay and managed to save the images from the listing. They weren't in my size, but I think I probably should have snagged them up. These to me are more then likely THE BOOTS we've all been looking for. While I'm not trying to knock AB's offering (I have a pair myself), I think these are more accurate to the film. Look when HF is knocking off the spiders. We have a natural coloured welt with white stitching, and a white stitched moc toe.
I really wish I had a blu-ray drive so I could capture these images on my computer to compare.
http://i.imgur.com/eOPD4Tp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7ghDhks.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0ld0JLF.jpg
Gunslinger
05-07-2013, 09:39 PM
Great find! I think you're right. The filters on the cameras in the movie seem to skew mid browns darker.
TheExit148
05-09-2013, 05:30 PM
Anyone have contacts with Alden that could maybe get this boot made? My response from them was that "the 405 boot is available only in today's leather". I know it's possible to get a custom boot done, but I think if someone knows someone there it would be a lot easier.
TheExit148
05-11-2013, 01:26 PM
I found some more images from an ended auction on Rakuten. The site said these were a deadstock 70's pair. I'm almost 100% convinced these are the boots worn in Raiders. Watch the temple scenes, and you'll see all the details in the boots shown here. I think these are the ones.
http://i.imgur.com/ZamfkCw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/MdLwC93.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GnS8xxY.jpg
neutronbomb
05-11-2013, 05:37 PM
Working on screencap compares. Hopefully up tomorrow morning.
neutronbomb
05-12-2013, 01:53 PM
Holy Shit. I think you may be right. I have a lot more and will post as I get them sorted.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/alden_shoecompare11_zps7c050c18.jpg~original
PLATON
05-12-2013, 01:57 PM
I also think you are right
crismans
05-12-2013, 02:18 PM
Great find, Exit! Add me to the list of those who think you've nailed it based on these pics. It's amazing how things keep getting "unearthed" in this hobby! ban-llama
And as an aside, I've never researched the boots as well as some of the other gear pieces so I have to confess ignorance: what are the major differences between 403s and 405s? I've seen both described as the Indy boots.
neutronbomb
05-12-2013, 02:25 PM
<sigh> take a look at this one. Pretty convincing TheExit148. :o You da man 8)
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/alden_shoecompare2_zps5c46f020.jpg~original
What colour are the ones used on the truck accelerator shots?
neutronbomb
05-12-2013, 03:12 PM
Stuntman shoes? Maybe Terry Leonard's.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/DVDSnap1671copy_zps093a0caa.jpg~original
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/shoes_truckdrag4_zps88ab0530.jpg~original
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/DVDSnap1690copy1_zps6b98353c.jpg~original
What colour are the ones used on the truck accelerator shots?
Ok. So they're basically the colour of the more recent 405s?
neutronbomb
05-12-2013, 03:22 PM
Dear Marcus,
Thank you so much for shipping me the boots I left behind in the rush to get out the door. Trust me, they arrived just in time.
Your friend, Indy
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/alden_shoecompare3_zps47c4eda1.jpg~original
TheExit148
05-13-2013, 12:35 AM
Thanks guys! I found the first few pics sometime last year or so, and thought they looked close. Once the blu-ray came out, I knew the were the boots. Now we just have to get Alden to somehow due a custom run or something.
And the difference between the 405 and the 403 is the leather. The 403 is the chromexcel pull up leather, while the 405 is the standard calfskin leather. I the chromexcel is from Horween as well.
TheExit148
05-13-2013, 01:47 PM
Here is what I got from Alden while asking about a custom boot order for myself;
"No, the factory is not taking any custom orders at this time, and we are not sure if the program will start up again." Hopefully they do get something started, or it will be a massive search through the internet for a pair in 10.5D.
neutronbomb
05-13-2013, 06:49 PM
Any idea what they refer to that particular leather color or run as?
TheExit148
05-13-2013, 07:11 PM
Any idea what they refer to that particular leather color or run as?
I think a "run" is 12 boots for a dealer or whatever. They do offer custom boot orders for consumers on a one boot level, but they have said that is on hold right now. The best bet would be to engage an Alden dealer today (like Adventurebilt or Context Clothing) and have them try to work with Alden to bring this boot back.
neutronbomb
05-14-2013, 12:20 AM
Totally. I was wondering though what the name of the color is or how they refer to it.
TheExit148
05-15-2013, 03:30 AM
Ok I'm now 99.9% sure these are the boots. If you have the blu-ray, look at the pit jump scene. Right when they show his boots, you can see the colour and the heel colour exactly. The pic of the boots I posted almost show the heel all black, which is the same as the boots on screen. I can't get a good shot from the blu-ray to show. The dvd caps aren't good enough, the boots look to dark, because the picture is a bit darker. But trust me, they are there. Everything looks right.
The hero boots have the white stitched moc toe, the natural coloured welt with white stitch. The colour is a medium brown, with no red tint really (unlike todays 405's).
neutronbomb
05-16-2013, 02:46 PM
We posted about this discovery on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/fortuneandglory.org?ref=hl
TheExit148
05-16-2013, 04:22 PM
Cool man! I also have reached out to Leather Soul Hawaii to see if they could do an order, but they are filled up until s/s2014! The hunt continues...
TheExit148
05-17-2013, 01:22 AM
Ok, I was able to get a 1080p file of the film on my computer. I took a bunch of screens from VLC where I could get the boots the best.
Here are the "70s" boots where I could figure it was them.
This one especially you can see the white moc and welt stitch, the natural coloured welt, and the "brown" colour of them.
http://i.imgur.com/9myhJAv.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3P9BtS8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TyPhTZt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1dZlK6e.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ojcEi32.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1TM5fxL.jpg
The boots are lighter then the jacket.
http://i.imgur.com/vlCfHH8.jpg
Really good shot to see the colour, even though the lighting is a little dark. You can even see how the heel build up is the same.
http://i.imgur.com/zUWpfEW.jpg
Not sure if this is Ford (I think it is) but you can see the brown colour here.
http://i.imgur.com/no0Rf06.jpg
Now this is probably a stunt man, but you can still see how they are lighter boots (probably not the Hero)
http://i.imgur.com/ua9wwya.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/r9jqSg8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/owSonhP.jpg
You can really see how much lighter they are then originally thought. Look at is gunbelt colour and compare to the boots.
http://i.imgur.com/BUfBZne.jpg
Compare them to Sallah's boots. These next two shots almost look like the current colour offering, but I think it may be the lighting and dust.
http://i.imgur.com/7zFhsC3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kxoTHZ8.jpg
Again a stunt man, but it was known that Ford and the stunt guys would wear each others gear I believe. Really good colour here.
http://i.imgur.com/M3vVXlE.jpg
You can really see it here with Fords right foot. I think the other boot looks slightly darker due to the distressing and dust.
http://i.imgur.com/Okhu7Sf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9Jp8ixa.jpg
Truck throw you can see the brown colour. This is Ford.
http://i.imgur.com/XKNQBbP.jpg
Now this photo here is the only one I could find where Fords boot is darker then all the others. You can still see the white moc toe stitching. Not sure what boot this is, but it's the only time they really look dark.
http://i.imgur.com/TCZlcoK.jpg
JeffDJ
05-17-2013, 08:09 PM
Great shots! In the 3rd pic you can actually see the texture of his pants!
neutronbomb
05-31-2013, 03:17 AM
This is pretty dope:
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/cigarbootscompare_zps335d1d1f.jpg~original
Gunslinger
05-31-2013, 10:11 AM
Beautiful. Where are they from?
neutronbomb
05-31-2013, 01:00 PM
Leather Soul Hawaii cigar cordovan. They do a batch now and again. A few years ago I tried to get my size 9 1/2 EE to 10 EEE, but the owner said they just make a batch of pre-set medium sizes that they send him. I was thinking though that although not screen accurate, based on what theexit has discovered and that the actual boot is likely gone for good they would work pretty well as far as color goes and they're made of horsehide. I want a pair so bad I can't stand it. Caution: spendy and they will NOT stretch PERIOD (not even an extra millimeter).
TheUndeadKennedy
05-31-2013, 07:23 PM
I have a few pairs of boots from Leather Soul, including their Ultimate Indy in Kudu Leather, and I have to say they get some of the best special make ups in Aldens. But if anyone here is interested in Cigar Shell cordovan I would start the hunt ASAP. Supply has been scarce and production takes quite some time, and many of Leather Soul's make ups sell out before they even hit the website. I contacted them last year and got in a preorder they had and got the last pair in my size two months before they posted the boots online.
If anyone likes the Brown CXL color, its a very richly colored brown pull up leather with burgundy tones, the have stock in Alden Indys at theshoemart.com
My current favorite pair of Aldens is my Leather Soul Ultimate Jumpers in Brown CXL. The color just wears well with everything, I get a lot compliments on them.
Gunslinger
05-31-2013, 09:27 PM
Just amazing looking shoes. Gotta love it when something like that almost looks edible.
Indiego Jones
08-13-2013, 01:18 PM
A BUY IT NOW possibility Size 11 (fit like today's 12):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alden-ORIGINAL-80s-Indy-405-Boots-Brown-Cotton-Lining-/400550830607
Not my size, otherwise I jump to it.
TheExit148
08-13-2013, 02:19 PM
Those look pretty great, but the slices in the leather are rough. Not knowing the exact size and width is the real killer for me. I could do an 11D but not knowing the width is playing with fire.
neutronbomb
08-13-2013, 06:12 PM
Hmn....it looks like the pair. I just can't quite get over the coloring just seems a little darker though probably just due to lighting or wear of shoe or something. They look pretty good when put up among the comparisons photos. Also i noticed the alden symbol in the footbed is laid out differently.
TheExit148
08-17-2013, 10:01 PM
I don't think these are the ones. Logo in the sole is different, and the colour looks darker like Neutron stated. Look at these here http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alden_405_High_Work_Shoe_Indy_Boot_13522.html These are the current 405's and they look a lot darker then in reality. I think these maybe just a pair from the 80's or 90's in pretty much the current colour way on the 405 today, or very close to it. Also the sole is different then the 70's pair, and is more like the soles or 80-early 90's pairs. This is probably close, but there could be disappointment if someone buys. The size is also (as I think looking at the 3rd pic very close) are 12E, not 11 as stated.
Indiego Jones
05-27-2014, 08:34 PM
I've found this detailed review (includes HQ pictures) of current NATURAL color Indy boots.
Which I found to be the closest in color to the Vintage Raiders era ALDEN's, and latest blu-ray screencaps.
http://aheadlongdive.com/2011/10/02/alden-natural-chromexcel-indy-boot/
What do you think?
TheExit148
05-27-2014, 10:13 PM
I've found this detailed review (includes HQ pictures) of current NATURAL color Indy boots.
Which I found to be the closest in color to the Vintage Raiders era ALDEN's, and latest blu-ray screencaps.
http://aheadlongdive.com/2011/10/02/alden-natural-chromexcel-indy-boot/
What do you think?Yep the naturals are the the closet proper brown shade I think once they darken up. NB has a pair I think.
I've seen darkened Natural Chromexcel Alden boots and they look very very good.
neutronbomb
05-28-2014, 03:26 PM
I do. I posted that I had them in the lost jacket thread where I listed all the gear used in the pics wondering if anyone would notice. I also think they are the closest we can get with what's currently available. I'm in the middle of burnishing them with a dremel. We'll see how they turn out.
Indiego Jones
05-28-2014, 03:46 PM
I do. I posted that I had them in the lost jacket thread where I listed all the gear used in the pics wondering if anyone would notice. I also think they are the closest we can get with what's currently available. I'm in the middle of burnishing them with a dremel. We'll see how they turn out.
I thought those were actually Vintage Raiders ALDENS!
Why would you burn them with a dremel? I think are perfect Raiders boots!
neutronbomb
05-28-2014, 04:09 PM
Here's a couple I took to do a compare in the thread where we are discussing the WPG pants along with the Todd's and Eastman's pants, Noel Howard shirt, and Nowak 1st batch SL.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/1-DVD%20SNAP-Shoes/6AF41801-FD0C-4E89-9EAE-97721463F51D_zpsevjd1lr5.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/1-DVD%20SNAP-Shoes/29454232-A52E-474D-B84A-65554046EAE8_zpsur0bwmqy.jpg
Here's a couple where I've finished burnishing the toe of one compared against the other. I haven't had a chance to look back through this thread to see how the burnishing looks against the compares of the actual film boots that we've already done. It might be better to let them darken naturally or maybe buff them out with a natural color shoe polish to give them more of the waxy looking shine of the film boots. Also, I guess it depend on of you want to get closer to the actual color of the film boots or the darker appearance of them on film.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/1-DVD%20SNAP-Shoes/FB055EFE-6736-41A3-AEE2-9BC083E84C58_zps4hqowbch.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/1-DVD%20SNAP-Shoes/8455D55C-4CF2-4C38-8A44-A4368255E0D1_zpsqdem7n4o.jpg
neutronbomb
05-28-2014, 04:15 PM
I thought those were actually Vintage Raiders ALDENS! Why would you burn them with a dremel? I think are perfect Raiders boots!
I'm sure you're right. But come on Diego! For the same reason I took your hat surfing :) To see what would happen:o You should see what I've done to your jacket! Kidding. Just kidding.
Ha ha.
They look great but the "after" colour is starting to look a little like the red/brown of the later aldens we've all been trying to get away from...
I looked at buying a new pair but aldens latest prices for international shipping make the already expensive, ludicrous!
Indiego Jones
05-28-2014, 04:35 PM
I'm sure you're right. But come on Diego! For the same reason I took your hat surfing :) To see what would happen:o You should see what I've done to your jacket! Kidding. Just kidding.
LOL! Just thinking of it gives me chills. :o
Ha ha.
They look great but the "after" colour is starting to look a little like the red/brown of the later aldens we've all been trying to get away from...
I looked at buying a new pair but aldens latest prices for international shipping make the already expensive, ludicrous!
My story too.
Too much money to invest, and the risk of getting steal by some argentinian Post office employees...
I've found this seller offering good deals...but not NATURAL color, or my size...:(
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191193200111
RCSignals
05-28-2014, 09:16 PM
I like my Aldo's
neutronbomb
06-01-2014, 07:31 PM
I agree DJD. I don't like it. I'm going to try and undo it.
neutronbomb
06-20-2014, 09:30 PM
Fixed ban-llama
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/my%20boots/5BE4F58A-CB65-4CF1-A53A-E6D4210F0400_zpss9cq9l3b.jpg (http://s615.photobucket.com/user/neutronbomb_photos/media/my%20boots/5BE4F58A-CB65-4CF1-A53A-E6D4210F0400_zpss9cq9l3b.jpg.html)
neutronbomb
06-21-2014, 03:03 AM
You should buy a pair Indy_popcorn
TheExit148
06-27-2014, 03:52 PM
A vintage pair of Alden's up on ebay. 10C. They are definately from the 70s/early 80s era telling by the footbed and the lining. Wish they were my size!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XLNT-mens-ALDEN-Indy-boots-sz-10-A-C-/301226596373?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item4622811815
JeffDJ
06-27-2014, 11:29 PM
Wow, those are gorgeous indeed. What does the size reference "A/C" mean exactly? I would wear a shoe of that type in a 10, but Aldens run a bit large, though, right? So these would actually be a half-size too big for me, I guess.
TheExit148
06-28-2014, 01:18 PM
Wow, those are gorgeous indeed. What does the size reference "A/C" mean exactly? I would wear a shoe of that type in a 10, but Aldens run a bit large, though, right? So these would actually be a half-size too big for me, I guess.
So A/C means the following; C is the width of the boot, A is the heel size. I'd get measured on a brannock and see what your width is.
neutronbomb
06-28-2014, 04:43 PM
It's always tough to buy without trying on unless you have experience with the Alden Indy Boot already. Personally my experience is that I wear an 11 in most other shoes, like converse for instance. However, because I have a wide foot they only fit with a dress sock like thickness. I own like 6 pairs of Aldens and maybe 10 pairs of redwings and I've found that with models with a round toe a 10 1/2 D in Alden fit with a dress sock and I have to go up a width in Redwing for the same fit. 10 1/2 E. If I want to wear a medium thickness merino wool sock I need to go up to a 10 1/2 E or even EE in Alden and a 10 1/2 EE or EEE in Redwing. But as far as length goes. It's typically a half size down from standard normal wear shoes.
Width is where you'll screw yourself. The one piece of advice I would give all day long forever and ever until the cows come home is to never ever buy too small. The idea that the leather will stretch just a bit with wear is a wives tale. If I were buying these boots I would only do it if I normally took a comfortable 10 1/2 in most other common shoes that I wear and had a foot a bit on the narrow side. medium to narrow.
JeffDJ
06-28-2014, 06:01 PM
Yeah, I did some measuring last night and determined my shoe width would be in the D or E range, depending, so these Aldens would be too narrow. Not that I could really afford to drop upwards of $400 on them anyway. :D
deadseascrolls
06-29-2014, 02:48 AM
A vintage pair of Alden's up on ebay. 10C. They are definately from the 70s/early 80s era telling by the footbed and the lining. Wish they were my size!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XLNT-mens-ALDEN-Indy-boots-sz-10-A-C-/301226596373?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item4622811815
PROUD OWNER OF THESE NOW!! ban-llama Hope I didn't pay too much for them. Will try to take pics and post them when I get the boots and compare them to my other supposed vintage pair of Alden 405's.
JeffDJ
06-30-2014, 07:57 AM
Congrats! They sure do look nice. Looking forward to seeing your pix!
TheExit148
07-22-2014, 03:41 PM
Well did you get the boots? Post some pics!
deadseascrolls
07-24-2014, 12:41 AM
Hello TheExit,
Indeed I did! Not sure though that they're Raiders accurate in color - will let all of you decide.
Here's some pics:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126389283@N02/14542768249/in/photostream
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126389283@N02/14542768359/in/photostream/
These next ones are my new pair next to another vintage pair of Aldens that I had always thought were the Raiders color:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126389283@N02/14542768369/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126389283@N02/14542768509/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126389283@N02/14542768529/in/photostream/
I apologize for not being able to imbed the actual pics onto here. I just signed up for flickr as Photobucket takes way too long to share pics on forums like this. I'm hoping if someone can tell me how to easily imbed the pictures onto here, I can use flickr as my main photo-sharing site.
Looking forward to hearing your analysis and critiques on the boots.
JeffDJ
07-25-2014, 12:35 AM
Being a fan of brown, I love the colour of the vintage ones!
As for Flikr, I'm on that too, though I use Photobucket for posting images on forums. In any case, when a picture is up, in the bottom right corner there's an arrow icon, which will allow you to share the photo. If you click the Share arrow, a box comes up. Under the Code heading, click "BBCode" and you can select your size and copy the URL that appears in the window. That's what you'll use to post the image, like so:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14542768369_5d2e87d700.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oa6unF)005 (https://flic.kr/p/oa6unF) by srivinius1 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
JeffDJ
07-25-2014, 12:51 AM
Continuing, the URL that Flickr provides is astonishingly long, so you could probably edit it down to just the portion that has the .jpg extension. As you can see, the image above is also a link and includes the photo number, your name and the Flickr credit, and you can see in the lengthy link where all of that is incorporated. Hope you don't mind I used your photo to illustrate. I had to make sure my instructions to you actually worked! :)
OK, now I'm curious. :D Here's another of your photos just by itself, using just the .jpg portion of the long link:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/14542768359_a11ac5f2eb.jpg
TheExit148
07-30-2014, 02:20 PM
Hey JeffDJ, those boots look great! While not the brown/brown of the vintage 70's boots, these still look a lot nicer to the last 5 years of boots produced. I'd say these were probably used in Raiders. If you look at the boots during the Cairo city sequence, and the going to the Map room scene you can see that this colour matches very good.
As for getting the 70's boot remade, I heard from Alden that if the materials are available at the time, the money is collected we could put through an order for 12 boots. Only problem is it would have to be done through an Alden store/retailer. There are none close to me that I can easily go back and forth to, to work with them and get leather samples etc.
The only if I can work with is the pictures of the deadstock 70's boot, the style code 405 and the code on the box 4F23015. I know they are calfskin leather, not chromexcel, they have the old cotton/duck lining, and a slightly stained welt, not 100% natural like the standard 405 today. Is there anyone that can help with this that lives relatively close to an Alden retailer? I would work to put as much together as I could.
JeffDJ
07-30-2014, 02:40 PM
^ To be clear, those are deadseascrolls's boots shown in my last two posts. I was explaining (and demonstrating) how he could post pix from his Flickr account. :)
deadseascrolls
07-30-2014, 10:28 PM
The Exit,
Which ones do you think were in Raiders? I think the darker brown match LC.
deadseascrolls
10-14-2015, 02:09 AM
The Exit,
Which ones do you think were in Raiders? I think the darker brown match LC.
I'm working on my Raiders gear and was curious as to which ones you thought were from raiders of the two pair that are pictured of mine?
Thanks
neutronbomb
10-14-2015, 03:44 AM
The brown ones the others are too red. The brown ones are too dark for what they actually are but match better because the film stock makes the actual boots look much darker brown. So I'd say they match better to what's seen on film. Don't ask Alden in San Fran though. Those guys are convinced it's the current red toned models. I got into it with them about a year ago. Pulled up this thread and showed it to them. They asked me to leave the store. Assholes. ban-llama
deadseascrolls
10-16-2015, 10:38 PM
The brown ones the others are too red. The brown ones are too dark for what they actually are but match better because the film stock makes the actual boots look much darker brown. So I'd say they match better to what's seen on film. Don't ask Alden in San Fran though. Those guys are convinced it's the current red toned models. I got into it with them about a year ago. Pulled up this thread and showed it to them. They asked me to leave the store. Assholes. ban-llama
Thanks for your input NB.
If you look at the picture of the Nazi truck boots which seems to be the consensus on this particular thread as being THE Raiders boot color - aren't those exactly the same red as the ones I have? So wouldn't those be the genuine Raiders era boot?
neutronbomb
10-17-2015, 12:36 AM
What?? ??? I must have missed something big somewhere in this thread. That's not my understanding. Shit let's revisit.
neutronbomb
10-22-2015, 12:27 AM
Thanks for your input NB.
If you look at the picture of the Nazi truck boots which seems to be the consensus on this particular thread as being THE Raiders boot color - aren't those exactly the same red as the ones I have? So wouldn't those be the genuine Raiders era boot?
Just want to make sure we're on the same page. I thought the consensus was that this was THE Raiders boot color:
Dear Marcus,
Thank you so much for shipping me the boots I left behind in the rush to get out the door. Trust me, they arrived just in time.
Your friend, Indy
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/alden_shoecompare3_zps47c4eda1.jpg~original
That's why I thought the brown colored one's of yours below was a closer match. What's the story behind where you got them from?
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14542768369_5d2e87d700.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oa6unF)005 (https://flic.kr/p/oa6unF) by srivinius1 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
The red colored one's of yours looks like it matches these from the Nazi Truck you mentioned. I think it's a good bet they are a stuntman's and not worn by HF. But, the red color is in the film so an argument could be made that either one of your boots would work.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/DVDSnap1690copy1_zps6b98353c.jpg~original
neutronbomb
10-22-2015, 01:26 AM
DSS, are these your boots? If so, then maybe it's your photos that are making them look so red. From reading your posts I'm having a hard time figuring out which pair of your boots you are referring to when you say brown, vintage, red, etc.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/60s%20Aldens/_57-2_zpsbxbpbafc.jpg~original
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/60s%20Aldens/_57-1_zpsjl1maibi.jpg~original
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/60s%20Aldens/_57-3_zps1viifh1k.jpg~original
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/neutronbomb_photos/ROTLA%20-%20Shoe%20Pictures/60s%20Aldens/_57_zpsdi5975gc.jpg~original
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