Alden D1810 Color 4 Shell Cordovan Wing Tip Boot

Alden Color 4 Shell Cordovan Short Wing Boots D1810 2018 Bootmaker Edition Barrie last. Please know your Alden Barrie sizing before ordering.  Shoe Mart Bootmaker Edition – Made in USA Offered here is a brand-new pair of Alden Short Wing Boots in Color 4 Shell Cordovan, produced as a Shoe Mart Bootmaker Edition. These boots are unworn, uncreased, and appear to have been only tried on briefly indoors. They present exactly as you would expect from a fresh Alden shell pair: crisp uppers, immaculate welt stitching, and pristine soles. This is one of the most versatile and desirable Alden boot configurations—short wing brogue styling executed in Horween shell cordovan, finished with Alden’s traditional craftsmanship and Shoe Mart’s famously selective makeups. The Rarity of Shell Cordovan (Especially Today) Shell cordovan is not simply leather—it is a scarce, slow-produced equine membrane harvested from a very limited portion of the hide. Only a small percentage of horse hides yield usable shell, and the tanning process at Horween takes six months or longer, involving vegetable tanning, hot stuffing, hand glazing, and repeated finishing. In recent years, shell cordovan availability has tightened dramatically: Fewer hides are released annually Alden’s shell allocations are limited and tightly controlled Boot allocations are far rarer than shoes or loafers As a result, new, unworn Alden shell boots—especially in classic colors—are increasingly difficult to source, and many never reach the secondary market in this condition. Why Color 4 Is Special Color 4 is arguably the most iconic shell cordovan color ever produced. A deep, complex oxblood-burgundy base Reads dark brown indoors, but blooms with red and plum undertones in sunlight Ages beautifully, developing lighter highs and darker depth with wear Pairs effortlessly with navy, gray, tweed, denim, flannel, and earth tones Color 4 is prized because it is: More interesting than standard brown Less bold than Ravello or Whiskey Universally wearable across casual, smart-casual, and tailored wardrobes Many collectors consider Color 4 the most versatile shell cordovan Alden has ever offered. Serial Number & Production Details: D1810 The interior stamp D1810 provides insight into Alden’s internal production tracking: “D” denotes Alden’s factory coding for the run “18” corresponds to the production year (2018) “10” indicates the production batch within that year This confirms the boots were produced during a strong period for Alden shell quality, before later supply tightening, and aligns with known high-quality Shoe Mart bootmaker runs. Shoe Mart Bootmaker Editions & Waitlists Shoe Mart (Norwalk, CT) is Alden’s most respected long-time retail partner and receives exclusive “Bootmaker Edition” makeups that are: Not available through standard Alden accounts Produced in very small quantities Often pre-sold via waitlists before delivery For shell cordovan boots, wait times commonly stretch 12–24 months, and many customers never receive a call when their size finally comes in. Once sold through, these makeups are rarely repeated in identical form. Finding a brand-new Bootmaker Edition shell boot without waiting years is increasingly uncommon. Condition Brand new / unworn No vamp creasing No heel or sole wear Clean welt edges and uppers Factory-fresh shell with original depth and sheen These present exactly as a collector hopes to find them—unbroken-in and ready to age beautifully under their next owner.

Alden Wingtip Boot Color 4 Shell Cordovan 12B/D. Love these boots but unfortunately they are slightly large for me. One boot has crease at structured toe.

NEW! RARE #4 SHELL CORDOVAN | ALDEN WINGTIP BOOT 10D BARRIE D1810. Amazing pair of "rare shell" Alden Wingtip boots in Horween Color #4 shell cordovan.  These are near impossible to get unless you are among the lucky few to have your name called by an Alden stockist likely after a several years long wait. Selling only because they are slightly too large on me and would like to see these go to someone who will wear and enjoy them.  Size 10D on the Barrie last with leather soles.  Rolls have not been set across the vamps, note some very faint marks on the soles from being fitted.  Comes with original box and bags but no shoe trees.

Men's Alden Color 4 Shell Cordovan Wingtip Boot -- size 8.5D on Barrie For your consideration, a beautiful pair of Alden Color 4 shell cordovan wingtip boots made for TheShoeMart.  They are size 8.5D on the Barrie last and are on double oiled waterloc soles with a 360 degree reverse antique welt and 9 brass eyelets. Box and bags included. Very rare. Shipping to the USA only -- no returns.  Please know your size on the Alden Barrie last.  

Alden Color 4 Horween Shell Cordovan Wingtip Boots. Condition is "New with box". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Brand new in box. Tag size 10 on Barrie last. Double leather sole. Brass eyelets. Horween Color 4 Shell made in USA.