Yesterday was quite a unique day; it was the first time all the shoes we sold were by a single manufacturer. I’m not surprised they were Alden’s but it was unusual. Two guys were so excited about their new shoes they trashed their old pair and wore the new ones out of the store.
Here they are before and after; it’s not surprising they wore the new ones out.
Before; Prada Sport
After; Alden 947 All Weather Walker Brown Alpine Grain
Before; Pantofola D’oro
After; Alden 1492 Brown Suede Chukka, Flex Welt Soles
In hindsight it probably had something to do with the fact that Floyd Gilmore a.k.a. “Mr. Alden” was here for a good part of the afternoon. Floyd is the northeast rep for Alden, and is no rookie either. He’s now in his 53 year with the company. If there’s ever anything want to know about Alden, Floyd’s your man.
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It is great to see people turning away from “fashion” footwear and to real shoemakers. Much more timeless shapes and styles that will last so much longer and never be faux pas.
Chris,
I agree, fashion comes and goes but quality is always in style.
Tell Floyd that I like the shoes he’s wearing and that I want a pair of whiskey/cigar saddle shoes.
Mr Hythe,
I’ll tell Floyd for you, his are brown alpine grain and color 8. I’ve been considering a saddle shoe make up. Hmmmm perhaps a new JC saddle shoe?
Count me in!
Count me in too – as long as I can get them in a EEE
If you do a special order of these saddle shoes I want a pair in 11D.
Great looking shoes
Thanks for your wonderful store
like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, or the Beatles switching from pompadors to their signature mop tops. The change is so graphically illustrated by these photos, and it’s truly transformational. I love that you thought to document it.