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Lining - 100% leather kidskin lining
Outsole - Oil resistant Neoprene, with interior tempered steel shank from heel to ball for maximum support.
Last - Alden's famous "Tru-balance" comfort last
Special edition style for Epaulet. 18 units are available.
We're thrilled to present our newest special-edition Alden boot - the "Black and Tan" Indy. Inspired by the colors of that smooth blend of Bass Ale and Guinness stout, these are some of the most handsome and comfortable Aldens that we've ever seen. With a self-colored moc toe stitch and a medium brown welt, they compliment jeans, trousers, and chinos wonderfully.
The whimsically-named leather that we selected is called "Pegasus." Produced by Chicago's Horween tannery, Pegasus is a thick, matte finished cowhide that's extremely soft but also tough as nails. It's colored with full aniline dye - a transparent organic compound which allows the beautiful natural grain of the leather to shine through and yields an exceptionally soft and breathable skin. Its weight makes it a practical cold-weather boot, but its breathable nature means that you can easily wear it for nearly the entire year. And you'll surely want to - these feel ridiculously comfortable from the first second that you put them on. We've been wearing ours daily ever since they arrived!
Originally created in the 1930's as a work boot, the Alden "Indy" Boot has gone largely unchanged for the better part of 80 years. They are simply some of the most comfortable and classic boots that you can own. It was famously worn by Harrison Ford in every Indiana Jones movie - hence the "Indy" moniker. Its neoprene cork-filled sole is great in all situations - including foul weather - and will wear hard for years. And as nice as it looks in these pristine, brand-new photos, it's a real masterpiece after several years of wear and tear.
SIZING
The "Tru-Balance" last runs approximately one-half size big. Order one half size smaller than your typical dress shoe size (e.g. order a 9.5D if you typically wear a 10D).
RECRAFTING
Alden shoes are Goodyear welted and handmade by union craftsmen. As such, they can be easily resoled and recrafted by the factory. When you've worn out the sole (which will take a LONG time), you can return them back to Alden for resoling and complete refurbishing of the upper. The cost is approximately $125. With this excellent program, you can easily get 5-10 years of regular wear out of Alden's quality shoes. Which is important - as you'll surely grow very attached to them.
ALDEN HISTORY
The Alden Shoe Company was founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts - and it remains in that same town to this very day. Since its inception, the Alden Shoe Company has designed and manufactured classic gentlemen's footwear that represents America's tradition of old-school, custom shoemaking at its finest. They have the well-earned reputation of being the best shoe manufacturer in the United States, and one of the top shoemakers in the world.
Given a modern world that too often prizes the promotion rather than the product, you might well imagine these old-fashioned talents for craft and honest value to be irretrievably lost. Alden's footwear stands as clear, adamant proof to the contrary. Each of their classically designed shoes are handworked from the finest leathers, represent a century-old tradition of craftsmanship, and reflect in a quiet, sure way the solid values and timeless style of the man who wears them. Epaulet is honored to be one of their official dealers.
EPAULET PRESENTS ALDEN
In June 2009, Epaulet co-owner Michael Kuhle and documentary filmmaker/animation artist Tom Eaton visited the Alden Shoe Company in Massachusetts. During our stay, we were treated to a rundown of the entire shoe crafting process, a meet and greet with the Alden staff, and some seriously good cheeseburgers. We're thrilled to present a photo gallery by Michael Kuhle and a 12-minute documentary video by Tom Eaton. Please check them out, and see the dedicated people, intricate work, culture of excellence, and incredible attention to detail that makes an Alden Shoe possible.
Epaulet Presents Alden" 12-minute HD documentary by Tom Eaton (Hosted on Vimeo.com)
"Epaulet Presents Alden" Photo Gallery by Michael Kuhle
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