Alden

Leffot x Alden 405C Indy Boot

2 weeks agoStyle
Alden’s Indy 405C is a classic work boot designed for comfort, support and endurance. In teaming with New York's Leffot, they've updated the installment to make it more utilitarian for the blustery winter conditions. The addition of commando soles to the classic 405 design...
3 comments 2469 Views

Alden for Need Supply Co. Seven Hills Indy Boot

December 9, 2011Style
Made exclusively for Need Supply Co., the Seven Hills Indy Boot is made of rugged yet comfortable waxed calf leather for supreme decadence. Featuring a Trubalance last and tank dakota upper, it's finished off with Goodyear welt construction, white stitching, flat brown cotton...
2 comments 1422 Views

Leffot x Alden Longwings

December 9, 2011Style
With the resurgence of elegantly tailored menswear, the wingtip has been a footwear necessity made in various materials, colorways and silhouettes. Referenced by the Brits as the American brogue, the Longwing version can be seen on stylish gents in every environment imaginable. ...
1 comment 1842 Views

Leffot x Alden Naval Boot

November 21, 2011Style
Frequent collaborators Leffot and Alden present a new co-branded piece that shows their predilection for high quality footwear. Utilizing Horween Shell Cordovan leather for the upper, this naval boot preserves various traditional and simplistic designs, which hark back to the...
0 comment 1608 Views

Alden Bryant Derosa Smooth Tobacco Chamois Wingtip

November 8, 2011Style
After linking up with Alden Shoe Company to create the collaborative McClaren Two-Tone Longwing, California-based retailer UNIONMADE takes stock of the Alden Bryan Derosa Wingtip in Smooth Tobacco Chamois leather. A testament of Alden's quality, the pair feature an all around...
1 comment 1359 Views

Alden for Obscura Magazine Capsule Collection Launch @ THINK SILLY Event Recap

August 31, 2011Style
Last Thursday marked the official release of the Alden for Obscura Magazine Capsule Collection. The event hosted by Obscura Magazine's affiliated retailer THINK SILLY offered attendees a firsthand look at the capsule as well as other Alden in-line styles. One lucky winner was...
2 comments 31 Views

UNIONMADE x Alden McClaren Two-Tone Longwing

August 29, 2011Style
UNIONMADE presents its latest collaboration with Alden in which they create a true made-in-the-USA McLaren wingtip shoe. Featuring a rich two-tone colorway of tan and brown, this sophisticated shoe was built on the sturdy and classic double oak sole for maximum comfort and...
9 comments 81 Views

Alden for Obscura Magazine Capsule Collection

August 24, 2011Style
Hong Kong-based lifestyle magazine Obscura Magazine has teamed up with formidable New England heritage brand Alden for a capsule collection. Founded in 1884, Alden remains perhaps the oldest and most revered American footwear company, sourcing materials locally and emphasizing...
6 comments 355 Views

Alden for Obscura Shoes and Boots Launch Reception

August 22, 2011Style
The often used saying of 'East meets West' rings true once again as American shoemakers Alden collaborate with Hong Kong magazine Obscura on a new shoe and boot launch. Launching exclusively this Thursday, August 25 at the THINK-SILLY STORE, the two creative forces invite...
5 comments 40 Views

Blackbird x Alden Summer Oxford “Reverse Tobacco Chamois”

August 1, 2011Style
The ongoing Blackbird and Alden footwear series has presented a constant stream of footwear standouts. The latest is based on the Summer Oxford with a slight two-tone tonal contrast brought on by the differing textures brought on by the two sides of the rich brown chamois...
1 comment 49 Views

Alden Bluxome Two-Tone Straight Tip Medallion Toe Spectator

June 14, 2011Style
These cap toe oxfords from Alden footwear were made in the USA exclusively for San Francisco-based retailer UNIONMADE. Designed using Alden's original perforated pattern in a "Spectator" combination, the shoes were made using a Goodyear welt technique and feature a...
9 comments 11 Views

Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN x Alden Cordovan Oxfords

June 12, 2011Style
Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN have joined forces with American shoe manufacturer Alden to bring us these military parade-style shoes. For this model a D-width shoe has been created with more volume added to the toe area, giving the whole shoe a fuller, wider look. ...
21 comments 119 Views

Alden x Leffot Indy Boots

May 2, 2011Style
This season, highly respected shoemaking company Alden of New England has designed a pair of Indy boots exclusively for New York-based retailer Leffot. This tan suede version was made on a Trubalance last with a lightweight, red micro sole. Featuring tonal tan laces with...
6 comments 35 Views

BEAMS PLUS x Alden 379X Boots

December 28, 2010Style
BEAMS PLUS and Alden create a special boot based on Alden's military last, the 379X. The last was originally seen on the feet of American soldiers during World War II. Fast forward to this release, a tumbled caramel leather is fused with a Vibram outsole. The boot is...
8 comments 351 Views

Alden Tanker Cordovan for Leffot

December 10, 2010Style
Leffot and Alden team up to offer a very special Cordovan version of Alden's iconic Tanker boot. The Tanker boot has been an enduring model for Alden over the years as it is set especially on a Barrie last in Color 8 for retailer Leffot. This particular version is available...
12 comments 34 Views