Alden “Foxy” Cigar Tassel
Alden, the inventor of the modern tassel loafer, has always had a special version of their Tassel Loafer exclusive to Brooks Brothers. This special variant of the Tassel Loafer mirrored their classic Tassel, but...
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Alden Cigar Cap Toe Balmoral (2021)
These are actually my third pair of the Cigar Cap Toe Balmoral. It is truly an awesome model and I was excited when I learned that Pelle Line wear going to offer it and...
Alden Snuff Suede Jumpers
You know that you really want a boot when you order it twice… Back when these boots were originally submitted and advertised, they caught my eye and I immediately called Alden Madison and ordered...
Alden Ravello Tanker
There are few boots that top Alden’s Tanker Boot. For those not familiar with the terminology, the Tanker is Alden’s Norwegian Split Toe Boot made around one of their “chunkier” lasts including the Trubalance,...
2020: The Unforgettable Forgettable Year
By almost any measure, 2020 was one of the worst years that I can think of in my lifetime. I do consider myself blessed to have a stable job and fantastic wife, but with...
Alden Ravello Leisure Handsewn (2020)
There are a few models that I would argue are actually true classics for Alden historically. I would argue that the 9-series, 974 (Color #8 Shell Cordovan Wingtip Balmoral), 975 (Color #8 Shell Cordovan...
Alden Ravello Indy Boot
It is hard to think of a boot made by Alden that is more iconic than the Indy Boot. It is known for being the boot of choice of Harrison Ford, the star of...
Alden Ravello Dr Jones Boot
There are few boots that I have long coveted, but never obtained. I first laid eyes on the Ravello Plaza Indy as we used to call it back in 2012. They were made by...
Alden x Madison Ravello U-Tip Blucher
Alden has many amazing designs in their arsenal, but few compare to their repertoire of hand-sewn shoes. The hand-stitch work implemented by Alden is truly a rare art that is unsurpassed. These beautiful and...
Alden x Ealdwine Brown Regina Grain Calfskin Wingtip Boots
Sometimes things just have to converge to happen. This particular pair of boots is really the convergence of two stories, that made them come to be. The first part of this, was my desire...
