Alden

The story of Alden, famous for his mastery of leather in Cordovan, is a fine example of craft excellence and inheritance in the American shoe industry. Founded in 1884 in Middleborough, Massachusetts, by Charles H. Alden, the company crossed the decades by remaining faithful to its quality, know-how and sustainability values, in a sector where many other brands have chosen mass productions at lower cost.

ALDEN know-how
At the start, Alden produced shoes mainly for workers,

Artisans, and professionals looking for robust and comfortable shoes. Very quickly, Alden made a name for his ability to combine comfort and sustainability, two crucial elements for shoes intended to last. The concern for detail and the rigorous selection of materials have become fundamental values ​​of the brand, which have transmitted from generation to generation of craftsmen.

Alden and Cordovan
Cordovan leather, particularly popular for its beauty and longevity, has a unique place in the history of Alden. This leather comes from a specific part of the horse skin, called the "rump". Cordovan's tanning is a particularly long and complex process, requiring a production time of more than six months to transform gross skin into ready -to -use leather.

Towards the beginning of the 20th century, Alden began to work with specialized tanneries, including the famous Horween tannery, which is still one of the last leather producers in Cordovan in the world today. This partnership has proven to be crucial, because Cordovan is an extremely dense and resistant leather, with a natural shine that is only obtained by time and maintenance. He is known to skate beautifully well, becoming unique to each wearer.

Alden is recognized for its emblematic models as Derby 990  or the loafer 563, which gain in character thanks to the use of Cordovan.

Alden's Cordovan models are today among the most sought after in the world of high -end shoes. They require highly qualified craftsmen, capable of working with precision and care. The manufacturing process of a Cordovan Alden shoe is meticulous, each pair is often handcrafted and carefully inspected to guarantee impeccable quality.

The Alden inheritance
Today, Alden shoes and those in Cordovan are particularly considered to be investment parts in the male locker room. Their longevity and their ability to improve with time make them heritage objects. In America as in Europe and Asia, high -end shoes enthusiasts see a symbol of timeless taste and refinement.

Wearing a pair of Alden in Cordovan is also part of this inheritance of more than a century, where quality takes precedence over quantity, and where every detail tells the story of a company that has remained faithful to its craft roots .

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