Trubalance Last
360 Reverse Welt
Cream Wedge
Berry Gold Mocc Stitching
Brass Eyelets/Speed Hooks
Made in America
All Alden Shoes and Boots are crafted with a tempered steel shank under the arch of the foot. The shank provides superior support and comfort throughout the day.*Trublance Last runs 1/2 size longer than standard US Sizing. We recommend sizing down 1/2 size from your true-to-size length.
Horween Chromexcel is a renowned leather produced by the Horween Leather Company, a Chicago-based tannery established in 1905. Known for its rich character, durability, and versatility, Chromexcel (often abbreviated as CXL) is one of the most iconic leathers in the world, widely used in high-quality footwear, wallets, belts, and other leather goods.
It’s a combination-tanned leather, meaning it undergoes both chrome tanning and vegetable retanning. The chrome tanning process gives it softness and durability, while the vegetable retanning—using a proprietary blend of bark extracts—adds fullness, enhances patina potential, and contributes to its distinctive feel. What sets Chromexcel apart is its "hot-stuffing" process, where the leather is infused with a secret blend of natural oils, waxes, and greases (including food-grade beef tallow and cosmetic-grade beeswax). This gives Chromexcel its signature "pull-up" effect—when bent or stretched, the leather lightens as the oils shift, adding depth and personality over time.
Trubalance Last
360 Reverse Welt
Cream Wedge
Berry Gold Mocc Stitching
Brass Eyelets/Speed Hooks
Made in America
All Alden Shoes and Boots are crafted with a tempered steel shank under the arch of the foot. The shank provides superior support and comfort throughout the day.*Trublance Last runs 1/2 size longer than standard US Sizing. We recommend sizing down 1/2 size from your true-to-size length.
Horween Chromexcel is a renowned leather produced by the Horween Leather Company, a Chicago-based tannery established in 1905. Known for its rich character, durability, and versatility, Chromexcel (often abbreviated as CXL) is one of the most iconic leathers in the world, widely used in high-quality footwear, wallets, belts, and other leather goods.
It’s a combination-tanned leather, meaning it undergoes both chrome tanning and vegetable retanning. The chrome tanning process gives it softness and durability, while the vegetable retanning—using a proprietary blend of bark extracts—adds fullness, enhances patina potential, and contributes to its distinctive feel. What sets Chromexcel apart is its "hot-stuffing" process, where the leather is infused with a secret blend of natural oils, waxes, and greases (including food-grade beef tallow and cosmetic-grade beeswax). This gives Chromexcel its signature "pull-up" effect—when bent or stretched, the leather lightens as the oils shift, adding depth and personality over time.
