Gather ‘round children, it’s time for another Shoes ‘n’ Boots of the Week! This edition features some fantastic new Alden makeups (including one designed by our very own Ben Robinson), some shell cordovan offerings from Viberg as well as Enzo Bonafé, a crazy pair of Yuketens, and more.
All of our other roundups can be found here.
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Alden Madison x Stitchdown Stitchup 3: ~$650 (Pre-Order)
Ben’s in the kitchen again, cooking up something gooooood. This latest collaboration between Stitchdown and Alden Madison continues the Stitchup’s signature style—Barrie-lasted cap toe boot, brass hardware, and 2-2 stitching at the captoe and heel—but this time around it takes some cues from the classic 405 Indy, featuring Brown Legacy leather and neocork soles. Click here to read more about Ben’s thought process behind concocting the Stitchup 3.
Division Road x Viberg Service Boot in Natural Dublin: $735
DR may have a new home in Virginia, but it’s keeping things wonderfully classic this time around with Horween natural Dublin on this 2030 Service Boot on Dainite…
Division Road x Viberg Hiker in Natural Dublin: $745
…and also these Hikers, commando-ized with brass eyelets.
Alden Madison “All State” Indy: ~$600 (Crowdfunding)
New on Alden Madison’s crowdfunding page this week is this snuff suede Indy built on the Trubalance last, featuring a 270 flat welt and double leather soles. Is it up to snuff? Only the funds of the crowd will decide.
Alden Madison “Blackjack” Dover: ~$800 (Crowdfunding)
Also a new crowdfunding option, these Dover bluchers are made with some sleek ‘n shiny black shell cordovan on the Barrie last, with a 360 reverse welt and commando soles.
Viberg Service Boot in Mahogany Shell: $1450 (Pre-Order)
One of a few highly-anticipated shell cordovan drops from Viberg this season, these service boots are done up in rarely-used Horween Mahogany Shell Cordovan. They’re made with the classic combination of the 2030 last, stitchdown construction, and Dainite soles. Shhhharp.
Viberg Service Boot in Saddle Tan Chromepak: $730
Also at Viberg this week is the return of Saddle Tan Chromepak, Horween’s tough-as-nails leather that is chock full of oils and waxes. This pair is also built on the 2030 last, with Ridgeway soles.
Alden x Leffot Longwing Blucher in Color 8 Shell/Dark Brown Regina: $780
Another mixed media masterpiece from Alden, these longwing bluchers bring together color 8 shell and dark brown Regina calf on the Barrie last with a 360 reverse welt and commando soles.
Alden x Leffot Indy Boot in Reverse Tobacco Chamois: $635
Leffot puts a slight twist on a tobacco chamois Indy by offering it up with a cavity wedge sole and shiny brass hardware. Built on the Trubalance last.
Enzo Bonafé x Skoaktiebolaget NST Derby in Color 8 Hatch Grain Shell Cordovan: ~$1083
More Enzo Bonafé shell cordovan goodness available now at Skoaktiebolaget! First up, these split toe derbies made with some magnificent Horween hatch grain shell on Enzo’s 74945 last, with Vibram Eton soles and Norvegese stitching.
Enzo Bonafé x Skoaktiebolaget NST Derby in Dark Brown Shell Cordovan: ~$1083
Built with similar specs to the previous pair, Enzo’s NSTs are also available in Horween dark brown shell cordovan.
Enzo Bonafé x Skoaktiebolaget Jumper Boot in Dark Brown Shell Cordovan: ~$1325
Finally, if you’d rather go for a pair of Enzo’s boots, there are also these lovely jumper boots built on the 363 Mod last.
Alden x Brogue “San Marco” Medallion Cap Toe Boot: $630
It seems we missed this elegant pair the other week, and we’re rectifying that now. These medallion cap toe boots are made on the Hampton last in Austin Tar calf, with a 360 flat welt and Waterloc soles.
Yuketen x The Bureau Maine Guide DB Quatro Boot: ~$1144
These boots are a clinic in organized chaos, and I mean that in the best way possible. There are six (SIX!) different leathers involved here, and I’m not even counting the tongue made out of beaver pelt. Like…WHAT??! The whole shebang is built on Yuketen’s 1950s moccasin last atop a Vibram 2021 sole.
Meermin Custom Boots Event Through Oct. 24th
The time has come, once again, for Meermin to open their factory doors and let you customize your own boots. Every one of their boot patterns is available for tweaking, in a wide variety of leathers (yes, shell cordovan included). Only available through this weekend!