Alden’s Color 8 Cordovan tassel loafer is among the most durable, versatile dress loafers you can find. Its deep hue pairs well with an array of colors, including light summer fabrics and bare ankles. Made in Horween Shell Cordovan, these will become family heirlooms. 563 Aberdeen Last, Color 8 Shell Cordovan, Single Leather Soles
There really is something to be said for simplicity. It takes great design and execution to pull it of successfully. In terms of footwear, our Ivy loafers are basically as simple as a leather shoe gets, utilizing a few details that put these shoes front and center. Made in lustrous Horween shell cordovan, each pair [...]
Alden’s Atom Blucher is our favorite short wing. Originally made as part of their orthopedic line we tweaked this shoe to make it an all around champ. This new edition is in Horween Cigar shell cordovan a rich dark brown that gets better looking with age. We detailed these shoes with versatility in mind; they [...]
We all know that Horween Shell Cordovan leather is ideal for making beautiful, enduring footwear, but you may not have realized that its characteristics make a magnificent watch strap as well. It’s supple, soft and comfortable from the first-wearing. It only gets better with age, gaining a beautiful patina from continued use. Lastly, it’s highly [...]
Before the end of 2012 we are expecting to receive Viberg’s 1950 Service Boot in Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan. These are classic cap toe boots made to get dirty and stand up to the elements. The shell cordovan leather is the special touch: extremely durable yet lustrous and low maintenance. These shoes can take [...]
Our first batch of Wolverine 744 LTD limited edition boots sold in a flash. We’ve recently restocked these popular cordovan boots, if you’ve had an eye on these you might want to grab a pair sooner rather than later when they may be gone. The boot features a perforated captoe made in Horween shell No. [...]
In the wake of the popularity of the 721 LTD limited edition wingtip boot made from Color 8 Shell Cordovan, Wolverine has introduced a new limited edition cordovan boot, the 744 LTD. The boot is made on the same last as its predecessor. The shape and fit are similar to the 721 LTD, but features [...]
There really is something to be said for simplicity. It takes great design and execution to pull it of successfully. In terms of footwear, our Ivy loafers are basically as simple as a leather shoe gets, utilizing a few details that put these shoes front and center. Made in lustrous black Horween shell cordovan, each [...]
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 [...]
We invite you to join us October 21st 12pm–7pm & 22nd 11am–7pm when Ron Rider, founder of Rider Boot Co. returns to New York for our fall show at Leffot. Rider pulls out all the stops when it comes to samples, leathers and colors. Many of you know Ron and have worn his shoes and [...]
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 [...]
