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 [...]
Polishing your own shoes is a very gratifying experience. It need not be overly complicated and it should not cause you stress, relax and enjoy. Your shoes will mean more to you than ever if you have a little sweat equity invested. Remember how proud you felt after you washed and waxed your car in [...]
From time to time I ask guests to post an entry that’s of interest to me and hopefully to you. This is a re-post from 2009 by Nick Horween which, IMHO is a very interesting discourse on the effect of sunlight and polish on shell cordovan. I really love these Longwings….. The last post featured [...]
Our latest Alden makeup has arrived and it’s one of our favorite styles the Longwing Blucher. Arguably the classic American brogue in fact it’s so American U.K. shoemakers refer to it as just that. Admittedly we have something of a wingtip fetish and we never tire of the LWB, which is why we keep making [...]
I recently took stock of my personal shoe collection and came to the startling realization I am obsessed with WINGTIPS! I have no less than 8 pairs in some form or another, and more to come I’m quite sure. Here they are in no particular order. Alden Longwing Barrie Last Color 8 Shell Cordovan Edward [...]
