Alden Ravello Plain Toe Monks
When I think of Alden, a Monk Strap is about the last model that comes to my mind. Alden doesn’t make a Double Monk, and from what I heard refuses to pursue this design....
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Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Bluchers
Alden has such a remarkable ability to make footwear from across a gamut of designs and vibes that truly speak to me. This is the story of a pair of shoes that were not...
Alden Ravello PT Boots
The Plain Toe design has long been the ultimate way to showcase Shell Cordovan. It is free of any distractions, like lines, perforations or hand stitching that distracts from the sheer glory of the...
Alden Ravello Tassel Loafer
Alden’s Tassel Loafers are about as good as a Tassel Loafer can get. That isn’t too much of a surprise provided that Alden invented the Tassel Loafer back in the 1950’s. Alden has a...
Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan V-Tip Bluchers
It is interesting how we can have a change of heart. Initially, I didn’t like the V-Tip design. I thought that it looked awkward from photos that I saw online. And then, one day,...
Alden Ravello Shell Cordovan PTBs
There is just something special about Ravello Shell Cordovan. Whether it is the medium brown shade or it is the red undertone, there is just something special about it. Besides being a cool sounding...
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...
Alden Ravello Atoms
The Atom Blucher is a really interesting pattern that is highly under utilized. The best way to describe the Atom pattern is to say that it is a hybrid between the traditional short wing...
Alden Ravello 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, Barrie and the 379x Last. The original Tanker Boot...
Alden Ravello Tanker Bluchers
The Tanker Boot is one of Alden’s classic models. It combines the beauty of Alden’s intricate hand-sewn Norwegian Split Toe pattern with the chunkier lasts that they offer, such as the Barrie, Trubalance, or...
