New England shoemaker Alden has been in business since 1884; needless to say, these guys know what they’re doing. In the past few seasons, we’ve seen them hit the scene with retailer-exclusive products, made in collaboration with some of our favorite shops. Belfast’s The Bureau may be the first we’ve seen outside of the United States to team up with Alden, though we I may be wrong.

Anyhow, the two have dropped a new variation to the immensely popular Long Wing Blucher we’ve seen before. The twist on this offering is the contrasting sole. The natural double oak leather outsoles really help this one be a firm fixture in your closet year round. Made to order for The Bureau.

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The Tan Suede Double Waterloc Longwing from Alden is a great look for the coming months. It’s made with Alden’s water resistant oiled “double waterloc” leather sole, which should come in handy for those sudden Spring showers.

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Another well-crafted shoe from the good folks at Alden, this time a timeless remake of a summer classic. This semicasual oxford is fondly referred to as “Alden’s summer sneaker,” and with good reason. These slim line summer oxfords are tailor made for wear with a summer weight suit, slacks, or your slouchy rolled chinos and worn in denim. Featuring an unlined leather upper for ultimate wearability with or without socks and Alden’s Flex water resistant outsole just in case you get caught outside during a spring shower.

Only a handful of Alden accounts are distributing these beauties and the pairs feature each retailer’s custom heel pod.

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Another fine collaboration between Alden and Seattle-based Blackbird has released, with this one paying homage to Frank Osgood, one of Seattle’s most well-known historical figures. Notable accomplishments included his horse drawn and electrical streetcars, and his efforts to make Seattle a more modernized city and enhanced its street culture in the process.

The Hayburner comes in a #8 burgundy cordovan finish while the Leschi Picnic saddle is finished in black calf and detailed with navy blue suede. Both are fully lined with leather and feature a high quality Goodyear single welt construction.

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The good folks at Leffot really love shoes, and with New England’s Alden high on their rank of shoemakers, it was only right they took a tour. Filmed over 5 hours on location at the Alden factory in Middleborough, MA this film documents the process of making a pair of Alden shoes from start to finish.

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New York retailer Leffot has dropped another magnificent piece in coordination with New England shoemaker Alden. The “Greenwich” Boot is inspired by the spirit of Greenwich Village’s hipsters and Bohemians both fun and sophisticated. These boots can be worn equally well with a smartly styled suit or a pair of trashed jeans the boots themselves are “the statement”. The navy oiled nubuc upper is trimmed with black piping and fitted with nine black agatine eyelets and flat black-waxed laces. The soles feature Alden’s double water-lock oil soaked leather, which is flexible and waterproof. The folks at Leffot chose a, “360º pre-stitched reverse welt and mid brown sole and heel edges which is an extremely handsome contrast with navy.”

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If you think the onslaught of snow on the East Coast is over, think again. Word is there’s another cycle visit the region next week. With that in mind, if you haven’t gotten the proper footwear for the region, we suggest you head over to New York’s footwear temple, Leffot. Lead man for the retailer, Steven Taffel, recommends the Alden PTB in a Kudu leather finish. “Kudu is an oily leather perfect for foul weather. In addition these boots have Goodyear brand lug soles, think snow tires for your car. Made on the Barrie last there is plenty of room for heavier socks to keep your tootsies nice and warm.”