Alden of San Diego Blog

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Caring for Your Shell Cordovan

My shoe care regimen is heavily based upon the well practiced “Mac Method“, however, it has some minor twists and additional specificity. I will sometimes refer to it as the “Mike Method”. Before I...

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2022: The Remarkable Year

Wow, I cannot believe that it is already time for 2022 to come to a close. This year has been truly remarkable featuring some truly special shells and shoes that I could have never...

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Alden Choco Suede V-Tip Boots

One of my long standing favorite pair of boots have been my Choco Suede Tanker Boots that I got many years ago from Alden Madison. There is just something special about that model, between...

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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...

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Alden Color #8 Unlined Dovers

Ever wonder what a Shell Cordovan dream Blucher would feel like? Well, you really do not need to look any further than these ultralight Color #8 Dovers made by Brick and Mortar. These dreams...

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Alden Amaretto Shell Cordovan Jumpers

They say that lightning never strikes the same spot twice, but apparently it can! I honestly cannot believe that I am writing this post, as these amazing boots just dropped out of the sky...

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Alden Color #4 Grant Wingtip Boots

There are very few boots that can compete with the Alden Color #4 Shell Cordovan Wingtip Boots. First, the Alden Wingtip Boot pattern is unparalleled by any other vendor. Essentially every of the higher...

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Alden Old Bronze Perf Tip Boots

Old Bronze Shell Cordovan, have you heard of it? Well, for many fans of Alden, the answer is likely a no. It is a rarely produced and used shade of Shell Cordovan from Horween....