The Longwing Blucher is not exclusive to Alden, in fact it’s been in production in the US and UK for many years. It is however a very American style and is often referred to around Northampton as the American wingtip. Which is to say this shoe has All American staying power.
Alden of New England has perfected the use of shell cordovan in making the LWB. One of the ways they do that is by using cordovan tanned only by Horween Leather Company in Chicago Illinois. The most classic longwing you can find is made with Horween’s rich Color 8 Cordovan. Because of it’s consistent popularity, we will now be stocking this shoe, known in the business as the 975, in wide E widths as well as the standard D.
Barrie Last, Color 8 Cordovan, Double Leather Soles
4 Comments
hi!
no idea what size im suppose to get, i wear a size 10 1/2 on my unlined chukka boots, what size should i get on these lonwings?
thanks
pat
Beautiful shoes. When is the antiqued edge coming out? And will you have a size 6.5″ in that as well?
Thanks!
Patrick,
Most guys size down a half size from their normal shoe size for these. If you are 10.5 you should size down to 10.
Jack,
The shoes with antique edge are on order we hope to have them for spring. All sizes have been pre-sold except 10.5D.