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Protecting Your Alden Shoes From Wet Weather In last week's blog, we discussed suede shoe care, including using rain and stain repellents to protect suede. This week, we're going to discuss some other leathers Alden uses and how to protect them from rain as well. Plus, we'll explain Alden's Leather Defender: what it is and how to use it on your  Alden shoes.Protect Alden Shell Cordovan Shoes Horween's Shell Cordovan leather can go...

How to Care for Suede Alden Shoes A great trend for fall? Suede Alden shoes and boots. Alden suede shoes are made of fine calfskin suede and are famous for their super soft, yet supportive feel. Especially popular are unlined suede Alden shoes like the Flex Welt Penny Loafer and the Alden Unlined chukka boots. Many men avoid wearing suede shoes because they're worried about dirt and stains. However, upkeep for Alden suede...

SWIMS Galoshes: Made for High-end Dress Shoes No one wants to truck to the office or a formal occasion in a pair of clunky rain boots. You lug heavy boots through puddles while carrying your dry dress shoes in a duffel bag or suitcase. You get to your destination and have to pull your boots off, find a place to let them drip dry or bag and stash them. Then you have to take out and put on your leather-soled dress shoes.  The boots take up...