Since 1884,
The Alden Shoe Company has designed and manufacturered classic gentlemen's footwear that represent Americas tradition of old-school, custom shoemaking at its finest.
Aldens footwear is handworked from the finest leathers, representing a century-old tradition of crafsmanship, and reflecting in a quiet, sure way the solid values of the man who wears them.
Sherman Brothers offers a wide range of
Alden shoes for Dress, Dress Casual and Casual wear.
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Shoe Care
Alden Story
Many of Alden's classic patterns take on a unique
character when made from a genuine shell Cordovan, a leather
of rare and enduring quality. To learn more about the quality,
style and craftsmanship of The Alden Shoe Company, browse the
informatoin below. Use the links to the left or below at any
time to view the Alden collections.
The Alden Shoe Story
Genuine Shell Cordovan
Using the centuries-old method of pure vegetable tannage and
hand finishing, the single tannery still producing genuine shell
cordovan
today is indeed practicing a rare art. The tanning process takes
a full six months to complete and produces leather that is soft
and supple, yet very durable. Alden's classic patterns take on
a unique character when made from genuine shell cordovan.
By virtue of their long experience, Alden stands as the acknowledged
master in working and finishing this special leather into extraordinary
footwear. The crafting of shoes from shell cordovan recalls, indeed
depends on, shoemaking of the old school. The special qualities
of the leather are elusive, unresponsive to high volume production
methods. Cordovan demands the measured pace of hand shoemaking
and patient finishing, responding to such careful work with unmatched
luster.
Over time, the patina in Alden's genuine shell cordovan shoes will
only improve, deepening with each polishing and showing to
full advantage the especially rich character of the leather. As
durable and comfortable to wear as they are beautiful to look at,
genuine shell cordovan shoes truly are Alden's masterworks. Shop
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Shoe Construction
The Alden Shoe
Classic
patterns, crafted with extraordinary attention to detail. Made
on Alden's exclusive lasts, designed for comfort and refined
appearance.
- Upper leather selected from the top grades of the finest tanneries
in the world. Rich, aniline calfskins, luxurious calf and kid
suedes, and genuine shell cordovans. Hand stained and polished
to the classic patina that is the hallmark of the custom bootmaker art.
- Heavy, natural leather insole of pure vegetable tannage. Unsurpassed
for breathable comfort and long wear, it assumes over time the
contours of your foot shape giving a truly custom quality to
the fit. Beneath the insole is a layer of natural cork, providing
additional resilience and insulation.
- Oak tanned leather bends are cut into outsoles at the Alden
factory for maximum control of quality. Specially treated for
durable wear, then patiently burnished with carnauba waxes to
a fine luster.
- Every Alden New England shoe has a full leather lining chosen
from a special stock of supple glove linings and smooth, glazed
kip linings.
- Genuine Goodyear welt construction. Top quality leather welting is
securely stitched through the upper to the insole rib. On
models requiring the clean appearance of a close heel trim
the welt runs from the heel forward. For other styles, such
as brogues, where the solid look of an extended
heel trim is appropriate the welt is stitched all around the
shoe.
Every
Alden New England shoe carries a tempered steel shank, precisely
contoured and triple ribbed for extra strength. Truly
the backbone of a fine welt shoe, the shank provides the
proper support and shape so necessary when your day involves
much walking
and time on your feet.
- Long wearing rubber dovetail heels with leather inserts. Solid
brass slugging gives secure attachment yet allows for easy rebuilding.
- Made in USA.
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