Alden One Piece Slip-on

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The Japanese shop Doo-Bop has worked with longstanding US footwear specialists Alden, to produce an exclusive pared down slip-on. Cut from a single piece of supple cowhide, this unique model would be a great choice for anyone searching for a loafer style devoid of tassels, penny detailing and other classic attributes. For me the beauty of this shoe resides in its no-nonsense design, as I often find these other bells and whistles too traditional, or else a little superfluous. 

—Available from Doo-Bop

Alden Rugged Work Boot

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Reminiscent of the classic Indy Boot, but with a tougher profile owing to the Vibram lug sole, the Rugged Work Boot from Alden is a great choice to ride out the remaining bad weather this winter. They're destined to be comfortable too, seeing as the Trubalance last is famed for its orthopaedic qualities.

—Available at Roden Gray

Alden Commando Boot

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—01. Made in USA.
—02. 100% leather.

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The Indy Boot deserves all due respect, but Alden's handful of plain toe boot styles have always seemed handsomely utilitarian and classically well-designed. The burnished black leather and durable Commando sole make this option a versatile companion to most outfits.

—Available at Tres Bien

Alden Roy Boot Pre-Order

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—01. Plantation crepe sole.
—02. Context Exclusive.

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Context is now offering the opportunity to pre-order one of their latest Alden Roy Boot make-ups. This simple, classic plain toe style is one of the nicest models Alden makes and it's been produced in Horween Chromexcel with flat waxed cotton laces. Delivery is scheduled for February at the same time as a Mill Dyed Chamois edition and a black Shell Cordovan Tanker Boot, both of which are also available for pre-order.

—Available at Context

Alden Kudu Pack at The Bureau

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Alden's most recent special make ups for The Bureau feature a Kudu leather and come in two different plain toe options. The Blucher and Work Boot both offer a pared back, simple design, made with the classic American character that we've come to expect from Alden.

—Available at The Bureau

Alden Cordovan Chukka

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Lately I've had a bit of a hankering for Alden's classic chukka model. This pair ticks two of my favourite boxes, cordovan leather and their plantation crepe sole. They have a dressy look when brand new, but the beat up cordovan will look great with the more rugged sole in the future.

—Available at Loftman

Alden Plain Toe Blucher for Leffot

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"Our Alden x Leffot Color 8 Cordovan Plain Toe Blucher is the ultimate staple shoe. It’s both simple and elegant, casual and austere, rugged and refined. Made with Genuine Horween Burgundy shell cordovan, its deep hue will match nearly every color. The comfort of Alden’s plantation crepe soles and cordovan’s easy maintenance and notorious long life will make these an everyday shoe for decades."

—Available at Leffot

Alden Black Calf Wedge Derby

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The Wedge Derby by Alden is back in stock at Nitty Gritty, this time available in a black calf leather. The light weight sole and simple pattern make for an easy to wear, great looking shoe.

—Available at Nitty Gritty