Alden of San Diego Blog
Going Commando – The History of Alden’s Commando Sole
When I think of Alden Boots, my mind naturally drifts towards the Commando Sole.The Commando sole is a great option for those who want comfort, but also need superior performance in inclement weather. This...
The Alden Welt Options
The welt is the strip of leather that runs along the edge of the outsole that is the attachment point between the outsole and the strip of canvas (gemming) that is cemented to the inside of...
Shoe Tree’d
Today I wanted to write on shoe trees. I am talking about the wood inserts that are placed into shoes in between wearings, not a tree that shoes grow on. If you do nothing...
The Citi Tanker
One of the Alden classic boots has become the “Tanker” Boot. The Tanker Boot refers specifically to a Norwegian Split Toe (NST) Boot made around the Barrie Last. Why it is called the Tanker...
Extending the Life of a Leather Sole
Alden makes fantastic shoes from the upper to the outsole. Many may not realize this, but Alden largely makes their outsoles in house. They receive what are called “bends”, which are the thick leather...
