Alden 43565 Black Shell Cordovan Perforated Straight Tip Blucher

For your consideration a used pair of Alden brogue captoe derby shoes. Made for J. Crew on a double oiled leather outsole, 270 flat welt, black edge trim, and matching welt stitching. Made from black Horween shell cordovan and blind eyelets. Shaped over the Barrie last, tagged a size US 11, D width. Retails for $818. Outsole Measurements: 12 11/16 x 4 3/8” Price includes USPS priority mail shipping, and tracking. Feel free to contact me with any questions. All shipments are typically sent out within 24 hours. International bidders welcome please contact me if you have any shipping questions

This is a pair of Alden authentic black shell cordovan shoes in size 10 B/D. This shoe is known as the ”Straight Tip Bal,” and it is on Alden's Hampton last. These feature a single leather outsole, flat welt, black edge trim, and matching welt stitching. They were made for J. Crew, and were made with Horween's black shell cordovan. I am the original owner, and I have kept these shoes in nice condition, always with cedar shoe trees in them when I wasn't wearing them. As you can see from the photos, the soles have a rubber ”sole saver” on them. I also have plastic heel and toe ”taps” to limit wear on the edges. These things -- the sole savers and taps -- prevent wear on the soles, and save you the expense of re-soling the shoes. These retail for $800: https://aldenmadison.com/collection/straight-tip-bal-color-8-shell-cordovan-9015/ The cedar shoe trees shown in the photo are included in the sale. Nothing else is included; I don't have the original box or shoe socks. Although I have done everything I can to take care of these shoes, they are not new, so as you can see from the photos, the markings on the inner sole are faded, and I am sure that if you inspect closely you may find some scuffs or surface scratches where the shoes came in contact with something during their lifetime. The last photo shows, by way of example, a surface indentation from the shoe coming in contact with something. If you are looking for shoes that are in new condition, this is not the pair for you. You should look for a deal on a brand new pair in that case. Please review my positive feedback for two prior sales of high quality shell cordovan dress shoes. These will last a lifetime if properly cared for. I am selling them only because I mainly work from home these days and don't have occasion to wear dress shoes all that often. In my experience, these shoes fit half a size smaller than my actual shoe size. In other words, I normally wear a size 10.5 shoe, but this pair of Aldens, marked a size 10, fits me very comfortably. However, your feet may be different, and the best way to ensure a proper fit is to visit an Alden store and try on a few pairs. In my experience, Alden makes shoes on a variety of lasts, and while some fit ”true to size,” others do not. Although I want every buyer to be happy with their purchase, I am not a retail store and it is a burden for me to accept returns based on sizing issues. If you are not familiar with the brand, please note that Alden's cordovan shoes are made on steel lasts. This makes them stiffer, but it also means that you will set off any metal detector when you walk through it. In other words, if you are wearing these shoes when you go to the airport, you will need to take them off and put them through the x-ray machine even if you have TSA Pre-Check.

🙌🏿Thank you for looking at this listing by thriftlove254 ✌ Buying from a small/local business is always good karma👍 **Photos of the exact item you will receive**😀 ♻️ Awesome shoes. Very rare. Sold as shown. Nice wear left with minor signs of previous use. Awesome deal! Thank you for looking! 🤙🏽 Please see photos since item it's pre-owned it's sold as pictured, looking at the entirely listing. Item will have regular signs of wear. Thank you for saving me as favorite seller (thriftlove254 ) to take advantage of the latest pick ups of the day or week! I truly hope we can work out a deal! Ask me any questions you may have. Please check out all of my items. Look very closely at all photos, I take the time to snap them to visually describe the item to you, I do not use manufacturer pictures, you get exactly what you see posted. I don't use filters, or low lights or dark backgrounds, or far away photos, all its clearly detailed for ya! Original packaging or accessories will not be included unless you see them on the pictures. Used items are cool because they save you money plus a lot of these things are hard to find or simply they dont make them anymore so be creative, if you are very picky, used items may not be for you.

🙌🏿Thank you for looking at this listing by thriftlove254 ✌ Buying from a small/local business is always good karma👍 **Photos of the exact item you will receive**😀 ♻️ Awesome shoes. Very rare. Sold as shown. Nice wear left with minor signs of previous use. Awesome deal! Thank you for looking! 🤙🏽 Please see photos since item it's pre-owned it's sold as pictured, looking at the entirely listing. Item will have regular signs of wear. Thank you for saving me as favorite seller (thriftlove254 ) to take advantage of the latest pick ups of the day or week! I truly hope we can work out a deal! Ask me any questions you may have. Please check out all of my items. Look very closely at all photos, I take the time to snap them to visually describe the item to you, I do not use manufacturer pictures, you get exactly what you see posted. I don't use filters, or low lights or dark backgrounds, or far away photos, all its clearly detailed for ya! Original packaging or accessories will not be included unless you see them on the pictures. Used items are cool because they save you money plus a lot of these things are hard to find or simply they dont make them anymore so be creative, if you are very picky, used items may not be for you.

Thank you for viewing my listing. Please reach out if you have any questions! I offer a 100% satisfaction money-back return policy on all of my items, so buy with confidence. Returns are always welcome within 30 days from date of purchase with item in same condition at it was in when I shipped it. New with tag items must have tags intact and be unused. I will ship within 48 hours or 2 business days after payment is complete by USPS mail. I ship Monday through Friday, as our local post office is not open on weekends.