I’ve owned a custom pair since 1980. Best footwear I’ve ever owned. If you are cranking out the miles loaded or not…Limmer’s are worth the wait and coin.

I was fitted by Peter Limmer himself and waited years to get them. Now I never wear them anymore. Too heavy and stiff. And yes I hike all over the place.

You can't compare the prices of shoes that have a distribution network and brick and mortar shops with those that operate only or mostly on the online ordering model. People who want Aldens want Aldens, people who just want a well made boot will shop around the other brands. Rose Anvil is good at what he does but he is not good at understanding the market, costs, and branding. He universalises his own values and has trouble understanding how others feel, IMO.

Here are my technical reasons why the Alden Indy is a better Boot than others. First I'm in my 70s and have worn a lot of business shoes, casual shoes and boots throughout my life. Had my first pair of work boots when I was 8 yrs old... and many pairs since. A boot is a system. Each part has a function in context with the rest of the parts in order to achieve the goals of the boot. The Indy boot is an orthopedic boot built on a patented orthopedic last, designed to keep your foot in a healthy anatomical position. It has a wide toe box giving space for bunions or other deformities, and it narrows down at the instep and heel to produce a tall, long and firm heel cup. Other parts of the orthopedic system include the cork midsole, the well designed metal shank, and the Thomas heel. Cork, which seems to be missing from many boots, is buoyant, elastic, breathable and water resistant. It is also very durable. A cork footbed molds around your foot to give orthopedic support and comfort. It's one of the reasons Indy boots "break in" in a matter of days or a couple of weeks and stay comfortable over the life of the boot. The Indy boot metal shank is made of tempered steel, properly contoured and triple ribbed for strength. Too many boot makers use a thick piece of leather or wood for the shank. Simply cannot compete with a properly designed metal shank for arch support and long lasting comfort. The Thomas heel (the curved front of the heel) adds rear and midfoot medial support. Good for any foot, but especially for people with excessively pronated feet. This is why people love their Indy boots. Quick to break in, very supportive regardless of foot issues, and the orthopedic properties force you to walk correctly, making it possible to work all day in them very comfortably. And they are NOT overly heavy. Heavy boots are not good for your ankles, legs and lower back. That's why it's important for any boot maker to achieve the goals of the boot, at the LEAST possible weight. I have arthritis now, and no longer wear any shoes other than my two pair of Indy boots. They reduce significantly the pain in my feet, legs and back. Since I live in Portland, no one cares when I wear them to the Symphony. Alden Indy Boots are better engineered than any other boot. Period.

the way this guy dodges a question he should run for office

Beautiful!

Brass plate seems like a blingy add on. Most Nick’s,customerers will pass on bling. So they’re trying to attract a new demographic.

LOL!!! Now owned by folks who actually killed the history, discontinued iconic models, discontinued their custom shop, transitioned to cheaper materials, but maintained and in some cases significantly raised the already super-premium prices. A customer since 1969 with my first pair of high-top Bird Shooters, discerning sportsmen like myself never cared that these iconic boots cost an arm and a leg; but that's when they were worth it; and would last ten, even twenty years or more. The current line-up of models are just barely worth half what they charge today........... when just about every custom maker in the business like White's, Adams, and even JK, will make boots for you, hand made at almost half the price. You can't even talk to these youngsters either; mention your concerns about the trajectory of the historic company and they'll delete your comments and your e-mail list account and/or ban you from their social media sites like they did to me for expressing my dismay at the loss of iconic models I would gladly pay $1000 for if they still made them. Typical modern American business model; maximum revenue, with a minimum of production cost is all they are concerned with. They should pick up a pair Russell boots made in 1930, and see how many seconds it takes to embarrass themselves.........

Nice video. Re: 4th WM Beijing 1978 French Army Boot, really shouldn't promote Chinese products as they are not a free country.

CAPITALISM

Too sad that you didnt make a video about the factory. The interview was really enjoyable and interesting

Does anyone know of another brand with orthopedic last?

Those are not arguments, thats just a feeling, you are not refuting anything, you just talk like a fanboy

Paying for a name is peak poverty mindset.

Ashley national forest!

I am waiting in the next few more months if the Alden will increase the price again. after all the issues of them

Excellent story , it is so awesome to see a new generation picking up the baton of American heritage industry and running with. The American dream is alive and you guys should be extremely proud of the ambition and inner strength it must have taken to take this on.

This was a fun watch. First I've heard of the contest, but I'm already eyeing some new boots so I can enter this Oct.

How many awards went to the employees of the affiliates? This was kind of reasonable when it was open to anyone, but now it’s like a golf tournament within a country club. No thanks.

14:49 Praise Be !!!! Great looking boot 😜

hi~~ My heart is racing at the awesome boots video!! I'd appreciate it if you could introduce john lofgren that I got to know

This "conversation" is exactly what's wrong with contemporary society, many people aren't concerned with truth or even facts no they're A LOT more concerned with solipsist nonsense & magical thinking/rhetoric!!!??? I like what RA does which is just breaks things/boots/shoes down literally to reality which exposes them for what they actually are.

EDF foam? Does he means EVA?

Franks look pretty clearly worn in the before picture at 18:55 or am I missing something?

Congrat Indonesia!

well, maybe next year lol. Congrats to all who won and all who finished :)

I think the workbook winner was the best and should get the Grand Prize

Awesome! Thank you so much!

oh shit. full to toe lacing. i need this!

Congratulations winners i want to enter the next one

💰ALL EXPENSIVE BOOTS! Nicks could’ve shelled out more prize money.

I had no idea that app existed! Can’t wait to post 🥾 Wearing my BakersxWhites Smokejumpers in CinnWaxedxBrownRough& OliveWaxed

17:19 cant beat a fit pic like that. those Franks hit hard!

Ton of fun to participate in! Congrats to ALL who finished!

First time following the thunderdome this year, cant wait to enter this october. Getting a couple pairs of boots in the next few months, trying to decide which pair I want to stash until October

“Gentleman’s patina” = patina, for me. Dye transfer from denim and an oil stain from my beef stroganoff is not patina, it is a simply an unfortunate stain. LOVE the crust leather transformation. Lot of beautiful examples here, thank you. Cheers from another of the “highly intelligent” lol

WOW GTREAT !!

I am honored to get most exceptional Nicks boot!!! Thank you so much!! All the hard work paid off!!!

I got so excited when I saw my Moc Toes 😢 Congrats to everyone

Congrats!!🎉

It was a spectacular lineup this year!

Man..... those Franks are amazing!

Man those all look great, gotta step up my game for next year

Thank you for the shoutout, Ben! It's been an honor working with the quality footwear community to bring this incredible contest to life-a third year in a row!! 🙇

Great all around video, from A-Z!

My boots had no comparison to any of these. Wow.

Interesting there was no Grant stone boots in winners. Beautiful boots though

oh, it's obvious there was not bias on the Nicks boots being the winner. those things are amazing.

I would give my firstborn for those Viberg waxed flesh boots.

Wowza gotta get more