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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Brooks Brothers Unlined Shell Cordovan LHS is one of the absolute classic Alden models out there. When I heard that they were no longer going to be offering these models (at least via...
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