This page is dedicated to the various Color #8 Shell Cordovan make ups that I have or had. If you have any questions with regards to these, please don’t hesitate to contact me or leave a comment below.
Shoes
Alden Wingtip Balmoral x Brooks Brothers
Vendor: Brooks Brothers
Model Number: 06604
Last: M-75 (Similar to Plaza)
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This unique make up is made around the Brook’s equivalent of the Plaza Last and has exposed agatine eyelets.
Alden Wingtip Balmoral
Vendor: Stock Model
Model Number: 974
Last: Tremont
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is one of Alden’s Stock Models and should be attainable through most vendors.
Alden Perforated Tip Cap Toe Balmoral
Vendor: Stock Model
Model Number: 9015
Last: Hampton
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is one of Alden’s Stock Models and should be attainable through most vendors.
Note: This is one of, if not, my oldest Color 8 Shell Cordovan pair and they have lightened significantly since purchase.
Alden Longwing Blucher
Vendor: Stock Model
Model Number: 975
Last: Barrie
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is one of Alden’s Stock Models and should be attainable through most vendors.
Alden Norwegian Split Toe Blucher
Vendor: JGilbert (Now at Brick + Mortar)
Model Number: 43400
Last: Plaza
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: A special variant on the 2210 model (Aberdeen), as this is made on the Plaza Last and has six eyelets.
Alden Dover
Vendor: Leffot
Model Number: 293867
Last: Barrie
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This unique Leffot exclusive model is the unlined “Dover” cut Plain Toe Blucher, instead of the stock “Whole” cut Plain Toe Blucher, with an Antique Edge on the Flex Welt. Alden of Washington D.C. makes a similar, slightly more formal model with a Black Edge, instead of the antique edge.
Alden Saddle Shoe
Vendor: Alden of Carmel
Model Number: D6310
Last: Plaza
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This model is a special makeup for Alden of Carmel with the Antique Edges, sleeker Plaza Last, and matching exposed eyelets.
Alden Saddle Shoe
Vendor: Alden of Washington D.C. (Originally for Blackbird)
Model Number: 99434
Last: Barrie
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan and Black Grain Calfskin
Special: This model was originally made for Blackbird, but got sent to Alden D.C.
Alden Saddle Shoe
Vendor: JCrew
Model Number: 99438
Last: Barrie
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan and Snuff Suede
Special: This is a special makeup for JCrew. Unfortunately, at this time, Alden will no longer pair Suede with Color 8 Shell Cordovan.
Loafers
Alden Tassel Loafer
Vendor: Stock Model
Model Number: 563
Last: Aberdeen
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is one of Alden’s Stock Models and should be attainable through most vendors.
Alden Tassel Loafer
Vendor: Brick and Mortar
Model Number: D7102
Last: Plaza
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This special take on the traditional Tassel Loafer is made around the Plaza Last, has Antique Edges, and a Hand-Stitched Vamp.
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Alden Full-Strap Loafer
Vendor: Stock Model
Model Number: 684
Last: Aberdeen
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is one of Alden’s Stock Models and should be attainable through most vendors.
Alden NST Monk
Vendor: Alden Madison
Model Number: D6423
Last: Plaza
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a special makeup, combining the beauty of the NST pattern with the shape of Alden’s single monk. This special shoe was made on the Plaza Last and has an Antique Edge.
Alden Leisure Hand-sewn
Vendor: Stock Model
Model Number: 986
Last: Van
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is one of Alden’s Stock Models and should be attainable through most vendors.
Alden Unlined Leisure Hand-sewn
Vendor: Brooks Brothers
Model Number: 06603
Last: Van
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This shoe is made by Brooks Brothers and is an Unlined version of the Traditional Leisure Hand-sewn Penny Loafer.
Boots
Alden Chukka Boot
Vendor: Stock Model
Model Number: 1339
Last: Barrie
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is one of Alden’s Stock Models and should be attainable through most vendors.
Alden Norwegian Split-Toe 6-Eyelet Chukka Boot
Vendor: Brick + Mortar
Model Number: D6915C
Last: Plaza
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a special boot exclusively made for Brick+Mortar. This 6-eyelet Chukka boot is made around the Plaza Last and features the antique edge, Commando Sole, and matching exposed eyelets.
Alden “Dr. Jones” Boot
Vendor: Frans Boone
Model Number: 45218C
Last: Plaza
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a special boot exclusively made for Frans Boone. It is the first time that I have seen the “Indy Boot” pattern made around the Plaza Last.
Alden Norwegian Split-Toe Boot
Vendor: Brick + Mortar
Model Number: 4039C
Last: Aberdeen
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a special boot exclusively made for Brick+Mortar. This boot is made around the Aberdeen Last and features the antique edge and Commando Sole and speedhooks for easy on and off.
Alden Wingtip Boot
Vendor: Brick and Mortar
Model Number: 44801HC
Last: Grant
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a special boot exclusively made for Brick+Mortar and features the Wingtip Pattern on the rarely seen Grant Last and Antique Edges with a Flat, 360 degree welt.
Alden Naval Boot
Vendor: Leffot
Model Number: 4075
Last: Barrie
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a special boot exclusively made for Leffot and features a Perforated Tip Cap Toe and Antique Edges with a Flat, 360 degree welt.
Alden Cap Toe Boot
Vendor: Alden of Washington D.C.
Model Number: 4060HC
Last: Grant
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a slight variation on the fairly available 4060 model, as this model has the speed hooks and Commando Sole.
Alden Medallion Cap Toe Boot
Vendor: TheShoeMart
Model Number: 3938
Last: Plaza
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: This is a ShoeMart exclusive make-up on the Plaza Last in Color 8 Shell Cordovan with Antique Edges.
Alden “Alt Wien” Medallion Cap Toe Boot
Vendor: Epaulet
Model Number: 3938
Last: Barrie
Material: Color 8 Shell Cordovan
Special: The classic Epaulet pattern done on a Barrie Lasted Boot in Color 8 Shell Cordovan with Antique Edges and a Double Leather Sole.
