December 12, 2009

Blackbird x Alden Foss Tugger Work Boot

Blackbird and one of America's perennial footwear favorites Alden collaborate on one of this year's best work boot interpretation, the Foss Tugger Work Boot. The boot's inspiration finds itself in Blackbird's local history and the Foss tugboats. As a child, Blackbird owner Nicole Miller's experience with the boats came courtesy ... more

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November 15, 2009

Alden for Winn Perry Navy Blucher High Boot

Winn Perry continue their partnership with Alden on a second piece of footwear, adopting Alden's Navy Blucher High Boot with inspiration from "Pershing" Trench Boots, also known to as "Little Tanks." When the Pershing Boots were received in 1918, the soldiers of the U.S. 1st Division rubbed them with a treatment, ... more

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November 7, 2009

Blackbird x Alden Short Wingtip Blucher

One of Seattle's best-stocked retailers, Blackbird teams up with fellow American shoe-makers Alden for a bespoke Short Wingtip Blucher. The shoe's highlights include a Goodyear welt sole with a 100% calf leather construction in a dark burgundy. The shoes also include custom stamping on the insole. Available now at Blackbird ... more

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October 27, 2009

Behind The Scenes at Alden by Epaulet

In June 2009, Epaulet co-owner Michael Kuhle and documentary filmmaker/animation artist Tom Eaton visited the Alden Shoe Company in Massachusetts. During the stay, they were treated to a rundown of the entire shoe crafting process, a meet and greet with the Alden staff, and some seriously good cheeseburgers. They are ... more

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June 15, 2009

Alden Suede Plain Toe Shoes

American footwear brand Alden release a brown colorway in their 379x Suede Plain Toe shoes. The shoes combine top notch construction with classic styling, and tonal suede uppers. Available now via ARKnets with a retail price of ￥73,185 (Approx. $744 USD). more

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