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Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Boot
I have always had an affinity in what I have learned is called the Semi-Brogue pattern. My first exposure to this design was via the classic Allen Edmonds “Strand”. The Strand is the classic Semi-Brogue Balmoral and was in fact the first model that I ever purchased in Shell Cordovan. My first Strand was a truly special one, made in their rare Walnut Shell Cordovan, a rich medium brown color with a red undertone, much like Alden’s exclusive Ravello Shell Cordovan. So, I was really excited when I was able to hop on this order for the Boot variant of that special shoe and it surely did not disappoint!
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This boot takes the standard design cues of the Semi-Brogue Balmoral and transforms it into a classic Medallion Cap Toe Boot completed with broguing throughout the side of the boot. This boot is made around Alden’s popular Barrie Last, which features a lovely shape with generous proportions. The boot comes with Alden’s home-made Double Waterlock outsole for superior wet performance, while maintaining the true elegance of a leather outsole. The Ravello Shell is matched gracefully with all exposed, matching eyelets, providing a high level of formality to this boot. The boot is adorned with a 360 degree, flat welt, which attaches the beautifully edged sole to the upper. All of the design elements come together to formulate a truly beautiful boot that will be forever timeless.