Alden Black Shell Cordovan George Boot
The George Boot is not a commonly encountered Alden. It is almost the marriage between Alden’s Single Monk Strap and their Chukka Boot. The combination is actually a pretty cool looking makeup offering a bit more ankle support that the Chukka Boot affords, but with the slip-on monk convenience of a Monk Strap. It is an appealing looking Chukka Boot, that takes its beauty from its simple, yet elegant shape.
Unlike the traditional Chukka Boot, which is made around the Barrie Last, the George Boot is typically made around the much sleeker, Aberdeen Last. This particular George Boot is from my friends at Alden of New York (Madison) and features the Commando Sole, but it is also available from TheShoeMart with a Leather Sole. For the King of George Boots, you should definitely check out Alden of Carmel’s vintage Whiskey Shell Cordovan George Boot.
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hi Andy am i right to suppose that there is no elastic (as between the tongue and upper)?
Michael, I believe that there is actually a pidge of elastic on this shoe on the Buckle side for easier on/off.
-Mike
I realize this discussion is over two years old, but…I have George boots with no elastic. Not so sure the George boot requires them because they hug the foot/ankle more than the monkstrap. But, mine are also tan calfskin on the Barrie last – picked them up from Haberdasher in Chicago when they closed a few years ago.
Yeah, I think that you are correct. My monks have elastic and the George Boots don’t.
-Mike
I have been trying purchase the George Boot for over 3 years now. I wear a size 13 and I would like it in EE or EEE if it is available. I have called ShoeMart
and was blown off twice. If this boot really exists and you feel you can order it for me I am willing to buy it. I currently have a pair of Alden Chukka Boots in
the cigar color and love them. In the George Boot I would like the #8 or Whisky color. I have ordered from Alden of SanFrancisco before although I reside in Ohio. I was told they were not familiar with this model. Please let me know. Thank You Mike Johnson.
Mike,
I am sorry to hear about your woes in purchasing from TheShoeMart. Unfortunately, I can not order shoes for others as that is not part of what I do across the board.
I will tell you that there are other retailers that offer George Boots. My pair, for example is from Alden Madison.
Hope that helps!
Mike