Alden will be available at A'r139 Kamakura.
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2021/04/30
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At A'r139 Kamakura, the handling of "Alden", the highest peak leather shoe brand that America is proud of, will begin.
Alden is a long-established American traditional shoe brand that is different from British and French shoes.
The rounded silhouette, various wooden patterns that match the shoes, and outstanding comfort make you addictive once you get it, and it is also known that there are many collectors.
What kind of brand is Alden this time, why is it so popular in the Japanese market with so many fans, and what is cordovan? We will tell you about these explanations and the charm of Michigan Boots, the type that we started handling.
What is ALDEN?
Alden is a long-established American traditional shoe brand that is different from British and French shoes.
The rounded silhouette, various wooden patterns that match the shoes, and outstanding comfort make you addictive once you get it, and it is also known that there are many collectors.
What kind of brand is Alden this time, why is it so popular in the Japanese market with so many fans, and what is cordovan? We will tell you about these explanations and the charm of Michigan Boots, the type that we started handling.
What is ALDEN?
ALDEN was founded in 1884 in Middleborough, Massachusetts, by Charles H. Alden.
The town of Plymouth near Middleborough was the first settlement in Massachusetts settled by Pilgrim Fathers, who landed on the Mayflower from England, and is now a popular tourist destination called America's Hometown.
At the time Alden was founded, there were no ready-made shoes under the Alden brand, and custom-made boots and dress shoes were made to order.
When the founder Alden retired in 1931, the Taro family, who succeeded it, continued to run the family until the current fourth generation.
In 1970, we established our own factory in Middleborough, where we were founded, and we continue to produce products there while preserving American products.
While continuing to make traditional Goodyear welt leather shoes, Alden will continue to expand as an American leather shoe brand by developing medical orthodontic shoes for people with foot problems.
At the time Alden was founded, there were no ready-made shoes under the Alden brand, and custom-made boots and dress shoes were made to order.
When the founder Alden retired in 1931, the Taro family, who succeeded it, continued to run the family until the current fourth generation.
In 1970, we established our own factory in Middleborough, where we were founded, and we continue to produce products there while preserving American products.
While continuing to make traditional Goodyear welt leather shoes, Alden will continue to expand as an American leather shoe brand by developing medical orthodontic shoes for people with foot problems.
What is Modified Last?
See image: from https://www.lakotahouse.com
The modified last was born from the shoe making in the medical orthodontic shoe field mentioned above.
Aiming for a structure that improves problems with the legs such as the O-leg and X-leg, we have adopted a correction support technology called foot balance. The wooden pattern with a strong curve has a stress-free structure with plenty of space at the fingertips while firmly holding the arch and heel.
ANATOMICA's Paris store has been selling this modified last Alden for a long time. Alden has popular wooden patterns such as Barry Last in Japan, but it is said that Anatomica has ignited the popularity of Modified in the Japanese market.
There are various lasts in Alden.
Development of orthodontic shoes in the medical field, original lasts such as modified last and barry last were developed, and Alden currently has many model numbers and lasts.
It is said that the most distributed in Japan is the rounded and versatile Bally Last used in the 990 plain toe, the Van Last used for penny loafers, and the dressy dressed Aberdeen Last used for tassel loafers. There are many wooden patterns and model numbers.
Aiming for a structure that improves problems with the legs such as the O-leg and X-leg, we have adopted a correction support technology called foot balance. The wooden pattern with a strong curve has a stress-free structure with plenty of space at the fingertips while firmly holding the arch and heel.
ANATOMICA's Paris store has been selling this modified last Alden for a long time. Alden has popular wooden patterns such as Barry Last in Japan, but it is said that Anatomica has ignited the popularity of Modified in the Japanese market.
There are various lasts in Alden.
Development of orthodontic shoes in the medical field, original lasts such as modified last and barry last were developed, and Alden currently has many model numbers and lasts.
It is said that the most distributed in Japan is the rounded and versatile Bally Last used in the 990 plain toe, the Van Last used for penny loafers, and the dressy dressed Aberdeen Last used for tassel loafers. There are many wooden patterns and model numbers.
Alden 990 Clipper Ox. Barry Last
See image: from https://www.lakotahouse.com
Alden 99162 Penny Loafer Van Last
See image: from https://www.lakotahouse.com
What is cordovan, a unique material that emits a beautiful and dull light?
Alden 54331 Algonquin Ox. Modified Last Cordovan
See image: from https://www.lakotahouse.com
Speaking of Alden, models using CORDVAN leather are especially popular.
Cordovan is a fine and beautiful leather that is also called a leather diamond, and it is a very rare item that is collected by carving out only the part called the cordovan layer inside the skin of the horse's butt.
In addition, the size of a single cordovan is very small, and unlike edible cows, the amount of distribution is small, so its rarity is high.
The reason why so many people are fascinated by the cordovan is that its elegant brilliance is unique.
In particular, the cordovan that has changed over time and has been polished gives off a very beautiful and elegant light, and gives off a completely different shine from calf leather. Although it has the disadvantage of being vulnerable to getting wet, it is a very popular material because of its unique beauty.
Michigan Boots handled by A'r139 Kamakura
Cordovan is a fine and beautiful leather that is also called a leather diamond, and it is a very rare item that is collected by carving out only the part called the cordovan layer inside the skin of the horse's butt.
In addition, the size of a single cordovan is very small, and unlike edible cows, the amount of distribution is small, so its rarity is high.
The reason why so many people are fascinated by the cordovan is that its elegant brilliance is unique.
In particular, the cordovan that has changed over time and has been polished gives off a very beautiful and elegant light, and gives off a completely different shine from calf leather. Although it has the disadvantage of being vulnerable to getting wet, it is a very popular material because of its unique beauty.
Michigan Boots handled by A'r139 Kamakura
The first type of Alden to start in Earl Kamakura is Michigan Boots.
ITEM: Michigan Boots
BRAND: ALDEN
PRICE: ¥ 112,200 tax included
SIZE: 7D / 8D / 8HD / 9D / 9HD / 10D
COLOR: Brown
ORIGIN: Made in USA
MATERIAL: Utica leather
Features of Michigan boots
The Michigan boots are the models that went on sale in 2015, and are the new models that appeared as Alden for the first time in 40 years since the indie boots.
ITEM: Michigan Boots
BRAND: ALDEN
PRICE: ¥ 112,200 tax included
SIZE: 7D / 8D / 8HD / 9D / 9HD / 10D
COLOR: Brown
ORIGIN: Made in USA
MATERIAL: Utica leather
Features of Michigan boots
The Michigan boots are the models that went on sale in 2015, and are the new models that appeared as Alden for the first time in 40 years since the indie boots.
The Michigan boots are characterized by the use of UTICA, a soft cowhide that has been thoroughly blended with oil, made by Howin.
Since the sole is a double leather specification of the water rock sole, it is a popular model as Alden that can be worn even on rainy days.
I hope you can actually touch it, but the upper part is very soft and moist with oil, so you can wear it without worrying about even a little rain.
Also, as the name "Water Rock sole" suggests, it is also soaked with oil so that it can be worn even on rainy days.
How to care for Michigan boots
Michigan boots are very tough, so you can wear them without worrying about the weather among Alden leather shoes.
If you wear it after a rainy day, it is important to take care of it so that you can use it for a long time. First, wipe off the water droplets with a dry cloth and use a shoe tree to prevent moisture.
We do not currently offer genuine Alden shoe trees, but we can order them if you wish.
Only A'r139 Kamakura can buy Alden in the Kamakura area.
A'r139 Kamakura is a regular dealer that purchases from Lakota House, the sole distributor in Japan of Alden.
Alden is only available at a limited number of stores in Kanagawa prefecture, such as major select shops in Yokohama, and is the only Alden store in the Kamakura / Shonan area.
If you are looking for Alden Michigan boots near you, please come to A'r139 Kamakura.
If you live far away, you can also buy it online at the A'r139 Kamakura online shop. Please use it.
Since the sole is a double leather specification of the water rock sole, it is a popular model as Alden that can be worn even on rainy days.
I hope you can actually touch it, but the upper part is very soft and moist with oil, so you can wear it without worrying about even a little rain.
Also, as the name "Water Rock sole" suggests, it is also soaked with oil so that it can be worn even on rainy days.
How to care for Michigan boots
Michigan boots are very tough, so you can wear them without worrying about the weather among Alden leather shoes.
If you wear it after a rainy day, it is important to take care of it so that you can use it for a long time. First, wipe off the water droplets with a dry cloth and use a shoe tree to prevent moisture.
We do not currently offer genuine Alden shoe trees, but we can order them if you wish.
Only A'r139 Kamakura can buy Alden in the Kamakura area.
A'r139 Kamakura is a regular dealer that purchases from Lakota House, the sole distributor in Japan of Alden.
Alden is only available at a limited number of stores in Kanagawa prefecture, such as major select shops in Yokohama, and is the only Alden store in the Kamakura / Shonan area.
If you are looking for Alden Michigan boots near you, please come to A'r139 Kamakura.
If you live far away, you can also buy it online at the A'r139 Kamakura online shop. Please use it.
