Alden

Collection

Alden, based in New England, is one of the few shoe manufacturers in the world that still produces high quality men's footwear by hand, the same way it has since 1883. People around the world regard Alden as the highest status symbol footwear brand because of the level of quality, detail and precision that is involved in the production of each shoe. From the men's shop in Italy that proudly displays the Alden logo in its window, to the businessman in Japan who pays top dollar for a coveted pair of Alden boots, this brand is a true icon in the footwear industry.

Alden gained its solid reputation among East Coast businessmen by using the finest tanned leathers to produce footwear with thick, durable outsoles and hand-stitched uppers. But Alden is probably most famous for its use of genuine shell cordovan leather, a long-lasting, richly colored material that remains in high demand today.

The J. Gilbert Footwear Collection by Alden is a special collection designed specifically with our customers in mind. We feature lighter, more flexible constructions and trimmer, sharper toe shapes that create a more modern silhouette. The J. Gilbert Footwear Collection by Alden has grown threefold in the past year. We listen and respond to customers requests by constantly having unique styles on order. We accept size reservations on future orders, so that our customers know their size will be available to them when the shoes arrive.

The Alden customer is a very discriminate, quality-focused gentleman who insists on wearing only the finest footwear available. We invite you to experience the pleasure and confidence that comes from wearing a pair of Aldens from J. Gilbert Footwear.