Alden A9505 Cigar Shell Cordovan Perforated Straight Tip Blucher

BRAND Alden Shoe & Co. (USA) — A9505 / San Francisco Market Korea (SFM) CONDITION: Good (A Grade) Alden dust bag and booklet included. No shoe trees. Light everyday wear present — overall good condition. Outsole original and intact. Interior in good condition. Professionally cared for and polished — ready to wear as-is. SFM (San Francisco Market Korea) special order — a Korea-based select shop special order piece; full specifications produced specifically for this order. Made in USA SIZE & MEASUREMENTS  US 10D Last: Military Last (379X) — true-to-size or half size up recommended; the Military last runs slightly slimmer than the Barrie. Width: D MATERIAL & COLORWAY Upper: Shell Cordovan 100% — Cigar (Horween) Outsole: Double Leather — original Color: Cigar — a warm dark brown with the characteristic sienna undertone of Horween's cigar shell cordovan; ages toward either a deeper olive tone or a lighter warm brown depending on conditioning method. Horween shell cordovan — Alden's exclusive tannery for all cordovan production; the cigar colorway is Alden's patent-protected exclusive; unavailable from any other brand. One of the rarest and most consistently sought-after shell cordovan colorways in production, with declining annual output. DESIGN & SARTORIAL SPECIFICATIONS Alden A9505 — cigar shell cordovan punched cap toe (quarter brogue); Military Last; double leather outsole; SFM Korea special order; Asia special order designation Quarter brogue / punched cap toe — a cap toe with decorative broguing perforations; sits between a plain toe and a full brogue in formality; the most versatile broguing specification for crossing casual and dressy contexts Military Last (379X) — a slightly slimmer and more refined silhouette than the Barrie; produces a lean, elongated profile that is more broadly wearable across casual and tailored styling than a strictly rounded last Not a strictly formal shoe — the Military last and quarter brogue combination is designed for versatility across casual, smart-casual, and dressed contexts equally SFM Korea special order — a select shop order with full specification customization; carries collector value beyond the standard Alden lineup ITEM OVERVIEW Alden A9505 cigar shell cordovan quarter brogue cap toe — a San Francisco Market Korea special order piece with Asia special order designation, produced on the Military last with double leather outsole. The A9505 with Military last is a consistently appealing Alden configuration: the slightly slimmer Military last profile and the quarter brogue cap toe together produce a shoe that is considerably more broadly wearable than strictly formal alternatives, moving easily between casual and tailored contexts. Cigar shell cordovan is Alden's most exclusive and collected rare shell colorway — patent-protected, produced in declining quantities, and unavailable from any other brand. Light everyday wear; original outsole; dust bag and booklet included. ================================================================= RETURN POLICY No returns or exchanges allowed. Due to the nature of pre-owned garments, we do not offer refunds for sizing mistakes or personal change of mind. Please consider your purchase with care. Initial shipping fees are completely non-refundable. In the event of any defects or issues with the product itself, we will bear all associated costs and accept returns. SHIPPING DETAILS Notice to Buyers: Please be advised that the amount paid on eBay is the final price. There are no additional charges, as all applicable taxes, duties, and customs fees are fully included. Complimentary International Express Shipping for purchases totaling $300 or more. (Standard fees apply to orders below $300). Fast and trackable delivery via EMS Express, fully updated from departure to arrival. Expected arrival within 3–5 working days worldwide. STORE NOTICE Slight measurement differences may occur due to manual measuring methods. Actual garment colors might look a bit different depending on your lighting and display settings. We highly recommend reviewing all attached photos carefully prior to buying. Your purchase confirms that you thoroughly accept all terms and policies stated above.