Leydon Last
Single flexible leather outsoles

Hampton Last
Single oak leather outsoles

Using the centuries-old method of pure vegetable tannage 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, supple, and very durable. Alden's classic patterns take on a unique character when made from genuine shell cordovan.
 Shell cordovan is leather for the old school shoemaker. High volume production methods and short cuts are powerless to bring out its qualities.

Upper leather selected from the top grades of the finest tanneries in the world. Rich, aniline calfskins, luxurious calf and kid suedes, and genuine shell cordovans. Hand stained and polished to the classic patina that is the hallmark of the custom bootmaker's art.Natural leather insole of pure vegetable tannage. 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 natural cork, providing additional resilience and insulation.Oak tanned leather bends are cut into outsoles at the Alden factory for maximum control of quality. Specially treated for durable wear, then patiently burnished with carnauba waxes to a fine luster.

This style is exclusively available at Storm

Upper leather selected from the top grades of the finest tanneries in the world. Rich, aniline calfskins, luxurious calf and kid suedes, and genuine shell cordovans. Hand stained and polished to the classic patina that is the hallmark of the custom bootmaker's art.Natural leather insole of pure vegetable tannage. 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 natural cork, providing additional resilience and insulation.Oak tanned leather bends are cut into outsoles at the Alden factory for maximum control of quality. Specially treated for durable wear, then patiently burnished with carnauba waxes to a fine luster.

This style is exclusively available at Storm