Alden 1359 Black Shell Cordovan Chukka Boot

For Sale: 1 pair of Used Alden, Mens Shell Cordovan Chukka Boot (color black), Model 1340 Made in the extremely high quality Shell Cordovan leather that Alden is famous for, this two-eyelet chukka boot has double leather sole and is built on a Goodyear construction. Made on the Barrie Last It is recommended that you order this model one half size shorter than your 'typical' size. Genuine Shell Cordovan uppersDouble Oak Leather outsolesCombination HeelBarrie LastSteel Shank Classic 2 eyelet Chukka boot made from long wearing Black shell cordovan. Alden shell cordovan shoes are finished by Alden's master craftsman. They are admired by the finest boot and shoemakers throughout the world. Using the centuries-old method of pure vegetable tanning and hand finishing, the single tannery still producing genuine shell cordovan today is indeed practicing a rare art. The tanning process takes a full six months to complete and produces leather that is soft and supple, yet very durable. Dovetailed heels, full glove leather lined flexible pure vegetable tanned leather insoles. Unsurpassed for breathable comfort and long wear, it assumes over time the contours of your foot shape giving a truly custom quality to the fit. Beneath the insole is a layer of cork, providing additional resilience and insulation. Every Alden New England shoe carries a tempered steel shank, precisely contoured and triple ribbed for extra strength. Truly the backbone of a fine welt shoe or boot, the shank provides the proper support and shape required to give comfort throughout the day. Oak tanned leather bends are cut into outsoles at factory for maximum control of quality. Shoe mart is proud to offer this Custom Bootmaker Edition custom pattern, crafted not only with good looks, but with the integrity of fine shoemaking, a special addition to your wardrobe. The boots were recently professionally polished by a local shoemaker. There is much life left on the soles as they were not worn much and were always stored with shoe trees. *Shoe trees are not included in the auction.