Inside, the smooth, vegetable tanned, leather lining fully covers the interior (including the tongue) and creates an incredibly comfortable boot straight out of the box. These boots are easy to put on with a large entry area provided by the speed hooks and lack of a gusseted tongue, but with that comes a lack of protection from the elements (if it’s really pouring/snowing). The laces don’t feel all too durable, but Alden throws in an extra pair, which is a nice gesture since speed hooks frequently decrease lace longevity with their sharp edges.
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