When I think of Alden Boots, my mind naturally drifts towards the Commando Sole.The Commando sole is a great option for those who want comfort, but also need superior performance in inclement weather. This...
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...
In my opinion, one of the best looking Alden Indy Boot variants has long been the “Vintage Indy” offered by LeatherSoul. It is made with the smooth side of the Tobacco Chamois vice the...
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,...
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...
If you were to ask any hard core Alden fan, what the most coveted shade of Shell Cordovan would be, the answer would almost certainly be Color #4! Color #4 first made its appearance...
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...
The 2 by 2 or “Stitchup” Boots is one of those only recently discovered design gems that Alden has been producing. I would not at all be surprised, if this pattern has been in...
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...
Rancourt always has done a phenomenal job with their Unlined Loafers and when I saw these bad boys advertised by Leffot, I knew what I had to do! I have the Alden Cape Cod...
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...
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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