Alden 648

Up for auction is a very nice pair of Alden loafers. These are shell cordovan. The leather does have creasing, but is in good shape. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. All sales are final. No returns accepted.

Beautiful Alden of New England Genuine Shell Cordovan Full Strap Slip-On Loafers. These shoes are in VERY fine condition, with the upper leathers showing very little wear and still with quite a shine. The bottoms have slight wear but only topical in nature with the soles of the shoes in very good shape. Received these as a gift and unfortunately they are too big for me. Looking to make room in my closet. Detailed DescriptionFull strap slip-on shell cordovan 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 final patina is also a lengthy finishing procedure achieved by years of know how at the Alden factory in handling this very special material. Vegetable tanned leather insoles provide 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, crafted not only with good looks, but with the integrity of fine shoemaking, a special addition to your wardrobe.