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Alden Men's 981 - Leisure Handsewn - Black Calfskin
Van Last - Fits true to size
- All orders ship within 1-2 business days
- Express orders will ship within 1 business day (most times same day if before 12pm EST)
- Shipping quotes are available in your shopping cart
- All Delivery times are in business days, which exclude weekends and holidays
- Alden Factory Seconds are excluded from free shipping
- Some high-value packages may require a signature upon delivery
- We do not ship outside of the United States
- Some Timberland items require additional processing time
- Upon request, we will make our best effort to cancel your order prior to it shipping.
- Orders cannot be canceled if they are too far along in our shipping process or if they have already shipped.
- Cancellation requests with PayPal as a payment method will incur a 3.5% fee to cover the fees PayPal charges us.
- 30 days from the ship date
- No signs of wear
- No flexing or creasing
- Original packaging
- Return Cost: If you purchase Checkout+ at checkout, return/exchange shipping is covered! Otherwise, it costs $20.
- What is Checkout+? Checkout+ is an optional add-on for your order, available at checkout, that provides:
- Free Return Shipping
- Unlimited Exchanges
- Package Protection (lost, stolen, or damaged in transit)
- Only shoes purchased from our store are eligible for defect inspection
- Footwear bought from other retailers cannot be processed for return or exchange
- Normal wear and tear is not covered under this policy
FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75*
All orders ship within 1-2 business days. Express orders will ship within 1 business day (most times same day if before 12pm EST)
For a shipping and delivery estimate, please use our ship time estimator located on the shopping cart page.Delivery times are in business days, which exclude weekends and holidays.
Some high-value packages may require a signature upon delivery.
We do not ship outside of the United States at this time.
* Free shipping promotion excludes Alden Factory Seconds.
Black Calfskin leather upper
Full glove leather lined
Pure vegetable tanned leather insoles
Leather outsole
Van Last
Leisure Handsewn in Black Calfskin. Careful handsewing on the last enhances the character of Alden classics, both oxford and slip-on. Full glove leather lined flexible pure vegetable tanned leather insoles.
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 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. Crafted not only with good looks, but with the integrity of fine shoemaking, a special addition to your wardrobe.
Product Features
FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders over $75**
Processing Time
Shipping Quotes & Delivery Times
Other Considerations
Cancellation Requests
Return Eligibility Requirements
**Our team thoroughly inspects every pair before it leaves our facility**
Any shoes with creases in the leather or markings on the soles are not eligible for return and will be sent back to the buyer. Please walk gently when trying and keep on the carpet. See the video below for try-on instructions.
How to properly try on Alden Shoes
How to Start a Return
*A return label will be emailed to you after completing a return/exchange in our returns portal*
Fees & Exchanges
Defective Worn Footwear Policy (Alden Only)
If you believe your worn Alden shoes have manufacturing defects—such as loose stitching, leather flaws, or sole/heel issues—they must be returned to Alden for professional evaluation. Click the "Start a Return" button above and select "File a warranty claim".
Following inspection, shoes confirmed as defective will be repaired at no charge or replaced if necessary.
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Still Have Questions?
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