2022: The Remarkable Year
Wow, I cannot believe that it is already time for 2022 to come to a close. This year has been truly remarkable featuring some truly special shells and shoes that I could have never...
Category: Thoughts and Blog
Alden Choco Suede V-Tip Boots
One of my long standing favorite pair of boots have been my Choco Suede Tanker Boots that I got many years ago from Alden Madison. There is just something special about that model, between...
Alden Milkshake Suede Unlined Tassels
The original tassel loafer, often duplicated, never replicated. If you study the history of footwear, you will learn that Alden invented the Tassel Loafer for a discerning customer many decades ago. It has since...
Alden Color #8 Unlined Dovers
Ever wonder what a Shell Cordovan dream Blucher would feel like? Well, you really do not need to look any further than these ultralight Color #8 Dovers made by Brick and Mortar. These dreams...
Alden Amaretto Shell Cordovan WT Boots
These were likely my most anticipated pair of shoes or boots in 2022! I got the offer to order to get these the first weekend of 2022 and was stunned at the prospect of...
Alden Cigar Shell Cordovan Bifold Wallet
Yes, the subject is not incorrect. Alden made a proper wallet and made it out of their coveted Cigar Shell Cordovan! I couldn’t believe it either when I was told about it, but wow!...
Alden Amaretto Shell Cordovan Jumpers
They say that lightning never strikes the same spot twice, but apparently it can! I honestly cannot believe that I am writing this post, as these amazing boots just dropped out of the sky...
Alden Color #4 Grant Wingtip Boots
There are very few boots that can compete with the Alden Color #4 Shell Cordovan Wingtip Boots. First, the Alden Wingtip Boot pattern is unparalleled by any other vendor. Essentially every of the higher...
Alden Old Bronze Perf Tip Boots
Old Bronze Shell Cordovan, have you heard of it? Well, for many fans of Alden, the answer is likely a no. It is a rarely produced and used shade of Shell Cordovan from Horween....
Alden Brassvello Perf Tip Boots
The Jumper Boot is one of those classic Alden special makeups that stores go to. The Jumper Boot is a Perforated Tip Cap Toe Boot typically made on one of the “robust” Alden Lasts...
