The massachusettes based shoe company has been in business since 1884 and the alden 405 commonly referred to as the indy boot has been part of their catalog for decades.
Alden indy boots indiana jones.
A brief history of the alden indy boot.
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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.
Top finish scratches easily.
The boots indiana jones wore are alden 405 truebalance walking boots made by the alden shoe company.
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The legend goes like this.
When harrison ford was cast as indiana jones in raiders of the lost ark he insisted on wearing the boots from his days as a carpenter his trusty alden 405s.
Shop j crew for the alden for j crew 405 indy boots for men.
Handcrafted in massachusetts in the alden factory these luxurious boots are.
This had a great influence on the the whole indiana jones production team by wearing alden boots that were all purchased from a shoe store situated in sherman oaks which lies in.
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Popularized by their appearance in the indiana jones films alden indy boots have become a staple of classic footwear that not only lend the wearer an esteemed sense of fashion but are also comfortable work boots that will endure the test of time to last a lifetime.
Back then the indy was a far more rugged boot the cotton duck canvas lining was a bit less luxurious than today s.
The boots indiana jones wore are alden 405 truebalance walking boots made by the alden shoe company.