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Before the advent of mass-produced shoes, the United States was home to a centuries-old tradition of custom shoemaking. Thankfully, companies such as The Alden Shop have continued this tradition of quality craftsmanship in men's shoes. Alden boots, in particular, reflect the Alden’s commitment to comfort, luxury and style.Featuring top-grade shell cordovan, calfskin or suede leather, each pair is made meticulously to exude class, last for many ye...

The Florsheim brand has been producing high-quality shoes for more than a hundred years, since 1892. It’s a pioneer in terms of shoe designs; the company sold the country’s first square-toed shoe in 1926. They began producing women’s shoes in 1931. In the same decade, they custom-made size 37 boots for Robert Pershing Wadlow, who stood at 8 feet 11 inches and weighed 429 pounds by the time he was 22 years old. They have been providing wartime sho...

If there’s one word that epitomizes Moreschi shoes, it’s quality. The use of refined CAD software (computer aided design) is the only computerized stage in the production process. All the leather is stored in a leather warehouse; available leathers can cover up to a year’s worth of production. 80% of the leather is cut using metal dies, though there are still several models that are hand-cut.The shoes then go to the sewing department, which is co...