Alden - Stitchdown

Is Shell Cordovan Overrated or What??

SHELL CORDOVAN! That most magical of shoe leathers. King of shine, paragon of durability, bastion of beauty. There really is nothing quite like it. But shell... Read More...

How to Score Alden Rare Shell Cordovan—Plus Plenty More in the Shoecast Shoebag

"How do I get my hands on some Alden rare shell cordovan boots or shoes?" It's one of the questions we get asked the most. So Ben from @stitchdown and @tichobla... Read More...

Almost Vintage Style vs Tichoblanco: The Stitchdown Bootbate

The Shoecast Is Back With The Stitchdown Bootbate (It’s a Debate About Boots)

After a rollicking first season, the Stitchdown Shoecast is BACK for number two. And to make the return even more special, this first episode presents the first... Read More...

Get Three Free Months of Stitchdown Premium With Any Indy Purchase From Alden Madison

Alden Indy boots are, in the estimation of this particular shoe publication, an essential part of any complete quality footwear collection (read the review of m... Read More...

If You Had to Choose Only Five Shoes or Boots, For The Rest of Your Life…What Would They Be??

Big, frightening questions abound in this world of ours. Does free will exist? What happens after we die? Someone just came over; what the hell is my wifi passw... Read More...

The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the US Handsewn Industry: The Stitchdown Shoecast Episode 7

Handsewns—boat shoes, camp mocs, ranger mocs, guide boots, penny loafers, and other shoes and boots made with handsewn moccasin construction—are some of the mos... Read More...

Viberg 145 Work Oxford — Tobacco Chamois Reverse - 1035

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Perfect Reverse Chamois Vibergs, a Rare John Lobb Sale, and More

So much good stuff in here this week. I feel like these roundups have become Alden, Viberg, and Grant Stone-heavy recently—but hey, they're continuing to put ou... Read More...

Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week: Top-Notch Vibergs, Grant Stone Chelseas, and Aldens are BACK

Alden releases sadly took a bit of a layoff due to the pandemic (except for these, of course—sizes still available!). But shops are starting to get deliveries o... Read More...

The Stitchdown Shoecast Episode 5: The Best Alden Model of All Time…Decided!

Last episode Ticho and I took 16 of Alden's best shoes and boots, debated fiercely, and narrowed them down to 8, tournament-style. This time, those eight (the I... Read More...

The Stitchdown Shoecast Episode 4: What’s the Greatest Alden Model of All Time?

Alden is the last great American dress shoe maker—and their boots might just be even better. This week on the Shoecast, Ticho and I take on an impossible task: ... Read More...