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A New Alden Custom Bootmaker Edition A new Alden shoe at TheShoeMart, this cap toe blucher begs to be worn right out of the box. Sleek straight tip bluchers in beautiful Horween Chromexcel leather, these shoes are perfect for almost any occasion. Plus, the unlined vamp and Alden's Flex Welt construction make these a dream to wear--a very comfortable dream.Our New Alden Flex Welt Cap Toe Blucher The D7518F is a Custom Bootmaker...

How Do You Care For Alden Kudu Shoes and Boots? The short answer: "easily".  Most of our customers just leave their Alden Kudu boots and shoes alone. Why? Kudu is a great tough, casual leather and makes a great "beater" shoe that you can kick around a bit. It's a great choice for foul weather. What is Alden Kudu Leather? There is a common misconception that Alden Kudu shoes are made from the animal of the same name. A kudu is a sor...

Horween's Chromexcel leather is one of our favorites here at TSM, thanks to it's durability and gorgeous properties. The original "pull-up" leather, Chromexcel is hot stuffed with plenty of oils and fats that add both softness and water resilience. The temporary displacement of these oil and wax blends causes the leather to lighten or shift. Natural Chromexel leather has no dyes applied and the color is a result of the tree bark...