We are currently accepting pre-orders for the next delivery of Alden x Leffot Black Alpine Grain Longwings. We anticipate delivery sometime Spring/Summer 2013.
This shoe is one of our oldest Alden makeups, a subtle and hearty take on the classic longwing. Made with a textured black calfskin and durable, comfortably soft crepe soles, it’s a shoe that perfectly straddles the line between casual and dressed up. Wear it with jeans, khakis, or any number of dress slacks.
Pre-orders will be done in two stages. Stock D and E widths can be ordered with a non-refundable, non-transferable 20% deposit through our online shop. You will be contacted once the shoes arrive for final payment.
Sizes that are not available on our pre-order page can be requested by contacting us via email at info@leffot.com by Sunday, March 17th. We will advise you if Alden can make a pair in your requested size.
We hope this policy makes it easier for you to get the Alden makeups in sizes that are difficult to find.
Barrie Last, Black Alpine Grain Longwing, Plantation Crepe Soles
5 Comments
Steven,
I purchased these shoes during the last pre-order. While they are remarkably comfortable, I am disappointed that after only 6mos of light wear (1x/wk average) and good care the leather tip has started to warp away from the crepe sole on one foot. Any suggestions?
Hi Jonathan,
I have almost the same shoe in a paprika shade and I love it. It is one of my go to shoes for foul weather and I have had the shoes for almost 4 years with varied use. I find myself using them more in fall and winter than summer for instance.
Having two pairs of Alden’s with crepe soles I had the same thing happen on both pairs. I can say that I was very disappointed and swore off crepe soles. For me I first started to notice the separation between the back end (heel side) of the leather and not the front end.
After making a similar inquiry I found out that the primary reason for the leather tip is to have a smooth surface that does not stick on carpet and trip you.
Long after forgetting about this I had the honor of speaking with Nate Humble from Alden at a trunk show. I mentioned I was not a huge fan of the crepe sole. He understood but told me a lot about it and it made me feel a lot better. The crepe sole has actually been around a lot longer than I thought and was known for its toughness. You should be able to get more info on it from Steven.
I have long forgotten the issues I have had with the crepe souls and now find my crepe soled Alden’s to be very comfortable and perfect if I am expecting rain.
Additionally I believe it to be a great pairing with the Alpine grain which I believe is also better for rain. This black alpine grain shoe looks great BTW and I am very tempted.
Good luck.
-Matt
Thanks for the info Matt – glad to hear. I had read a few other reports on blogs about something similar regarding the leather tip. Just curious: what, if anything, did you end about this? Jonathan
Jonathan,
I am not sure what you are asking but I will let you know that when I started to see the leather tip “curl” away from the heel end of the shoe I assumed the leather would come off sooner rather than later. At first I let them sit in the closet. After I while I started to wear them again. I have a great snuff suede plain toe boot that I now wear everywhere and the tips have stayed on both pairs so I have forgotten about it.
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From my understanding even if the leather tips do come off it is much less expensive to have just the tips redone.
I am looking for another pair of crepe soles in a boot or a really relaxed shoe.
The only downside I see with the crepe now is that I would not get it for a dress shoe.
-Matt
Cheers, Matt. Great advice for all. Thanks again. Jonathan