Alden of New England
Shell Cordovan
Laid Apron Norwegian

A beautiful oxblood horsehide from the best tannery in the world, Horween, these shoes show depth of colour that will only improve with time. With its Goodyear welted leather sole and McAffee dove-tailed combination heels, this is a no-nonsense, no-compromise, indestructible shoe for the gentleman and ideal year round. Equally suitable for day or evening,  an absolute basic in the wardrobe.There is no doubt that Alden produces among the best-made contemporary American shoes and the best cordovan shoes in the world today. Florsheim, of course, remains the most loved “vintage” producer of Cordovans. Cordovan shoes are a typically American tradition and while others (Crockett and Church’s in England; Vass, Dinkellacker, Reiter in Germany and Hungary), responding to the popularity of this material, have begun to produce cordovans, Allen Edmonds and Alden, two American shoemakers, remain the premiere producer and the most in demand of the modern Shoemakers.

Notice that this Norwegian dispenses with the typical split toe and raised apron, effecting a sleeker, more elegant silhouette.