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,...
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Alden Color #4 “4×4” Plain Toe Blucher
Vintage Color #4 Shell Cordovan. How many times do you get to write that? Although Color #4 Shell Cordovan made a resurgence starting in the 2020 timeframe, there was nearly a decade of silence...
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 #4 MCT Bluchers
There are many Alden shoe models that most would kill to have… and these are unquestionably easily on that list! Why so, well, simply put, it is the perfect shade of Shell Cordovan combined...
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...
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 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 x Brooks Brothers Color #8 Unlined Shell Cordovan LHS
Anyone who has been following Alden for a while has come to know that Alden does special makeups for various stores. There was no partnership between retailer and the factory quite like the relationship...
Alden Snuff Suede Wingtip Monk
I have always had a strong affinity for models with a lot of brogueing. I think that is why I have always loved Alden’s Longwing Blucher and Wingtip Balmorals. There is just something about...
Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan Penny Loafer
Living in San Diego, one of my favorite and go-to shoes are my Whiskey LHSes. If you have noticed from some of my previous articles, I have quite an affinity for Tan Shell Cordovan...
