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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 16, 2007 12:30:24 GMT -5
OK, postman just dropped off my Carolina Huskers. I will get some pics up and a full review shortly. For now, here is a pic of my left foot, anticipating wearing some Huskers. ;D  'Blues |
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Post by indianatone on Feb 16, 2007 12:36:34 GMT -5
;D Put the things on already! BTW, that yellow tab on the bottom mid-sole peels right off if you don't want it there. Waiting to see how you like these things.  |
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Post by GCR on Feb 16, 2007 13:19:11 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Oh man, 'Blues, I haven't laughed that hard in a while...and I have seen some funny stuff lately, too, but that pic takes the cake!!! I'm curious to see how you like these as well, since I've been thinking about snagging a pair for myself. Anxiously awaiting the pics of the BOOTS...  -GCR |
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Post by pitfallharry on Feb 16, 2007 13:39:25 GMT -5
Who was it that was ordering the EE size, was it you IB?
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Post by GCR on Feb 16, 2007 15:12:24 GMT -5
Who was it that was ordering the EE size, was it you IB? I was gonna, so you might be thinking of me, Harry. But I am holding off at the moment for two reasons: 1) I still think EE might be a bit wide for my foot and 2) I want to check out the Alden factory first, just to see what I might be able to turn up there. If the Alden factory is a bust, I'll probably jump on a pair of these Huskers, so I'll keep you posted about how they fit if I do get 'em. -GCR |
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Post by pitfallharry on Feb 16, 2007 15:29:20 GMT -5
Oh, ok....cool. There's so much info about all of this stuff flying around at the moment that it's easy to loose track of who said what. ;D |
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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 16, 2007 15:51:20 GMT -5
OK, pardon the corny joke above, lol. I really like these boots. They are really well constructed, and they fit me perfect. I was nervous, having owned a pair of steel toe boots, that were very uncomfortable(basically, the edge of the steel would cut my pinky toe on both feet, if I were to stub the boot). Someone had suggested going a size up, but I didn't want the shoe to be too big, and went with my correct size. 10 1/5 D I would recomend ordering your correct size when buying these. My Aldens were a "D" width, and these feel very similar. If you folks think you need "E" sizing, I say go for it. They are narrower than I thought they would be, very similar to the Alden look, as opposed to the traditional "work boot" look. They are extremely comfortable out of the box, and the leather feels nice as well. I waited in posting anything, because I wanted to wear them a bit, and do some errands. I had to dig out our car a bit, since this ice doesn't seem to want to melt at all, and then had to go to the grocery store. They felt very comfortable driving, walking, and just plain "wearing". I think break-in time, if any, will be minimal. A stated before, they don't look as typical as I thought they would. They look very Indy, and the fact that they are brown, makes me completely happy. Also, like Aldens, these boots can be re-soled as needed. A definitive plus in my book. AND, if you want the soles to look more Alden, I'm sure you could have a set of Alden soles installed. I'm sticking with these(for now, lol) because they are more practical for what I do. Only thin I would change are the ugly black laces. I think I need to get a pair of ribbon laces(like Aldens). I think the boots would look better. Besides, the black laces just stand out. Alright, enough talk, here they are. If you want more pics, different profiles, questions answered,....just let me know.      'Blues |
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Post by pitfallharry on Feb 16, 2007 16:01:03 GMT -5
Those are nice. They seem to have a more reddish brown color to them in your pics though. Tone's boots looked darker. Maybe it's because these are new.
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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 16, 2007 16:06:26 GMT -5
That is weird,....in person, they look chocolate brown. Maybe my flash is causing this. I need to get some outdoor shots.
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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 26, 2007 7:46:30 GMT -5
UPDATE: Well, a little fact about Carolina Huskers,.....very slick on snowy surfaces. ;D I was "ice skating" in them last night. I didn't get hurt, but there were about 3 near misses. The treads aren't very deep, so they tend to fill up with snow quickly,.....so, they are even MORE like Aldens.  Just in case you wanted to take a walk int he snow with yours. BEWARE! Still a great boot, otherwise. 'Blues |
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Post by GCR on Feb 26, 2007 9:31:42 GMT -5
UPDATE: Well, a little fact about Carolina Huskers,.....very slick on snowy surfaces. ;D I was "ice skating" in them last night. I didn't get hurt, but there were about 3 near misses. The treads aren't very deep, so they tend to fill up with snow quickly,.....so, they are even MORE like Aldens. Just in case you wanted to take a walk int he snow with yours. BEWARE! Still a great boot, otherwise. 'Blues I was wondering about this...thanks 'Blues!!! Oh, by the way, when you're out in the cold (especially snow/slush) with them on, does the steel-toe make them any colder? I've heard stories about steel toed boots in the cold before...  -GCR |
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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 26, 2007 9:44:16 GMT -5
Good question, GCR. Ya know, I didn't notice my feet feeling cold at all, so I guess that's a no. I wasn't outside very long, maybe a half hour, and the temp was only just below freezing. I will keep you posted next time it is below freezing, and I'm out in it.
'Blues
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Post by indianatone on Feb 26, 2007 10:32:07 GMT -5
Alright, so they're not the best choice for arctic conditions. ;D
I really like my Carolinas and the more pics I see of them on other people I still think to myself those things look like a modern day Indy boot. The style has been kept very simple and has avoided the modern "ROBO WORKBOOT" with massive treads, boxy design, and thick, square soles, etc. that you see on a lot of boots out there.
Blues, it's nice to hear another positive on the fact that the steel-toes in these things are like no other. The only time you really notice they have steel-toes is when you kick something and feel no pain in the toes. It's like a tinge of armor amid the look.
Anyway, nothing new being said here, but just going back and looking at some of those boot shots of yours got me thinking again how much I really enjoy these Huskers.
The slick sole. Hmm. My old pair is probably due for a resole. Now that I have a backup pair I am going to see about the possibility of getting them resoled. If they're the kind of boots that can be resoled, that's a huge plus because although the body on them is scuffed, it's far from worn out. They're tanks, I tell you.
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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 26, 2007 16:33:13 GMT -5
Alden laces looka veddy nise!  'Blues |
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Post by GCR on Feb 26, 2007 17:12:30 GMT -5
WOW!!! Who new the laces would make such a difference? (Well, actually, I guess 'Blues knew it...  ) I gotta say, I like the looks of these boots even more now with the Alden laces in 'em. I've got nothing against the stock Carolina laces, but to me, they look more like the speed-laces on my combat boots, not work-boot laces. I may have to track down a pair of Alden look-alike laces for my Carolinas when I get 'em. Thanks for the pics, 'Blues...I think you made a good call with the switch!!! -GCR |
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Post by indianatone on Feb 26, 2007 20:27:33 GMT -5
 Man, those laces upped their Indyness quite nicely! I suppose I'll have to break down and order some from Alden. I really like how those look! (Well, without the knee-highs that is.)
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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 26, 2007 20:43:29 GMT -5
LOL, hey now! Those be my "winter" socks, lol. AND in case anyone is wondering, there are no green and yellow stripes at the top!
'Blues
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Post by IndyBlues on Feb 26, 2007 22:45:05 GMT -5
Here's a few more shots with the new laces.   Weird how different angles effect the color. The second pic is closer to the true color. BTW, anyone know what the letters "EH" stand for on the side of the boots?? 'Blues |
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Post by indianatone on Feb 26, 2007 22:55:01 GMT -5
LOL, hey now! Those be my "winter" socks, lol. AND in case anyone is wondering, there are no green and yellow stripes at the top! 'Blues 80's knee-high socks! Yeah! (It's no wonder there's a whole generation of really messed up folks out there. Look what the 70s and 80s did to us in those formative years.) ;D ;D I have no idea what EH stands for on these things, btw, but they sure look great with the Alden laces! |
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Post by Ragingblues on Feb 27, 2007 0:06:18 GMT -5
E.H. stands for Ernie Hemlan, the Scottish leather worker and farmer who invented the first pair of over the heel work boots in 1802. After rolling his ankle, working the fields one day, Mr. Hemlan decided he needed more support on uneven ground. The work boot as we know it was born, and Carolina Huskers are one of the few manufacturers of boots that still pay homage to the originator of their craft. The designs may have changed in the last 200+ years, but it's nice to know that some people's legacy will live on far beyond their years. Even if it's only in the form of two initials on the side of a boot, and a story long forgotten by most all who wear them. Ok.... I made the whole thing up. I have no idea what the EH stands for, and frankly... I think it's a little weird. Ken |
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Post by indianatone on Feb 27, 2007 0:08:11 GMT -5
You................ dirty............................... BIRD!!!! I was totally buying the "discovery". |
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Post by IndyBlues on Mar 3, 2007 10:24:46 GMT -5
OK, found out what EH stands for. Was looking over the Carolinas Website, and seems that they have a line of boots for electrical safety. They all have the EH stamp on them, and it stands for: "Electro-Hazard" Finally,....that was starting to bug me.  'Blues |
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Post by pitfallharry on Mar 3, 2007 11:48:58 GMT -5
One more mystery solved.
I dare one of you guys to test to see if these boots can protect you from an electrical shock! C'mon, take one for the team. ;D
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Post by Indy 500 on Mar 4, 2007 4:35:08 GMT -5
That's it, I'm getting some flat laces, they really make the boot.
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