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...
Category: Thoughts
Journal articles with Mike’s thoughts on various Alden related topics.
New Photography Set
After nearly a decade of using my conference table for all of my portrait photos, I have decided to change my default set that I use to take all of my photographs. This was...
A Year in Retrospect: 2019
Well, 2019 has been a truly fantastic year! This year was a phenomenal year for me at Alden of San Diego and I acquired several fantastic boots, shoes, and loafers! During this year, I...
Brooks Brothers Unlined Shell Cordovan Penny Loafer
I have long been lusting after a beautiful pair of Alden’s highly coveted Alden for Brooks Brothers Unlined Color #8 Shell Cordovan Penny Loafers. I have actually owned this shoe in the past, but...
The Ultimate Whiskey Shell Cordovan Penny Loafer
Living in San Diego, the perfect loafer is the Whiskey Shell Cordovan loafer. It just fits in perfectly with the vibe of San Diego. Because of my enamored state with Whiskey Penny Loafers, I...
One Thousandth Instagram Post
In addition to creating this blog and fairly actively participate in StyleForum, I have an Instagram Account dedicated to my passion for fine mens shoes. Today, I hit my 1,000th post on instagram. It...
The Essential Three: Streetwear
This is the third posting in my Essential Three Posts, a short series of posts on the three Aldens that you should get given your typical dress attire. Although Alden makes absolutely classic dress shoes, their...
The Essential Three: Exotics
This is the second posting in my Essential Three Posts, a short series of posts on the three Aldens that you should get given your typical dress attire. For this one, I decided to take...
The Essential Three: Business Wear
Introducing the Essential Three, a short series of posts on the three Aldens that you should get given your typical dress attire. Your daily attire is a suit. You have to wear neck-ties every...
Store Spotlight: Alden of Carmel
This is the first post in a new series of articles that I am calling Store Spotlights. The intent of these posts are to give everyone a stronger sense of what each store is about. I...
