Nowadays, many of us invest so much into our shoes that’s important we invest in the care of them as well. Luckily, Alden’s got us covered with an extensive line of shoe care products. On display here is their paste wax for black, brown, and color 8 cordovan finishes. It’s suitable for sealing and protecting leather following a thorough cleaning and conditioning and capable of buffing to a high, shiny gloss.

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Another mash-up featuring Seattle’s Blackbird retail shop and New England’s Alden shoe company. This time, the duo’s taken inspiration from the simple black dress shoes of standard military dress. “The name itself comes from Baa Baa Blacksheep, a TV series that aired on NBC from 1976 to 1978. As a child born on Pearl Harbor day, our owner, Nicole, loved to watch the show with her father, and marked every birthday with WWII film marathons. A lifelong devotee of Army Navy surplus store shopping, it was a natural choice for Nicole, when it came time to design our Alden collaboration models, to reference the military look and feel she had grown up appreciating.”

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Blackbird’s been getting a few exclusive pieces from their collaboration with Alden of New England and the Hauff’s Department Store Boot will surely catch the eyes of enthusiasts the World over. This high top blucher boot with perforated straight tip was inspired by early 20th century uptown gentleman’s attire. You might have found a boot like this at Hauff’s, Ballard’s first department store.

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Made in collaboration with Alden, this derby embodies everything you’d expect from the New England shoemaker with some aesthetic enhancements Steven Alan is known for. It’s the same great Alden plain toe blucheron shoe made especially for Steven Alan in a white suede finish. Beautifully crafted and built to last, these shoes are a sure thing.’

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Designed by Blackbird in collaboration with Alden of New England, the Christopherson’s Creamery Milkman Boot brings back memories of a neighborhood icon – the milkman. Inspired by the shiny simple uniform boots that so many delivery drivers wore back in the day when milk and groceries were delivered, the boot pulls additional inspiration from Christopherson’s Creamery, a local Ballard dairy shop, just around the corner from where Blackbird is located today.

Blackbird suggests you polish yours to a high gloss and wear them with sharply tailored trousers, or beat them up, lace them half-way, and wear them with whatever. This boot is cut sharp to accommodate a number of looks and built tough as nails for a life of hard, dedicated service.

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Blackbird has just taken stock of the High Work Shoe from Alden. Think Full grain Waxhide leather top with a special oil resistant Neo-Cork sole, contrast-stitched upper, tempered steel shank for support, and storm welt protection for rough weather. A bit of history – it was originally called the High Work Shoe in the late 30s, but has been known as the Indy Boot ever since Harrison Ford wore it in the Indiana Jones movies. Rugged, comfortable, and built to last, these boots will serve you well for years to come.

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Another exclusive from Portland-based Winn Perry alongside shoemaker Alden. Like the Navy Blucher High Boot, this boot has been slightly enhanced with key adjustments to keep you sealed from heavy rains, like those in Portland. This boot features Alden’s “Double Waterloc” oiled leather sole. “Offering the beauty of a leather sole with the added functionality of water resistance to dramatically increase the life of your soles on soggy ground. Add to that a hard rubber heel for traction and stability and you won’t have to worry about slipping on that spilled beer on the concrete floor at the pub anymore.”

Buy It: $440 at Winn Perry