Alden's extremely rare cordovan leather shoes model A1605 are hard to come by
10 pairs a day: The extremely rare Alden Cordovan model "A1605"
The legendary American shoe brand Alden's cordovan shoes have always been the most popular shoe among shoe fans. Even though the production is very small and the waiting time is very long, there are still a large number of die-hard fans who are willing to wait. Among these shoes, the most difficult to buy is the A1605 . Why is it so difficult to buy? This article will tell you.
Why is it so hard to get a pair of Alden A1605?
Alden shoes are made of precious materials and have meticulous craftsmanship, so no matter which shoe model you choose, you need to wait for a certain amount of time, especially the brand's cordovan leather shoes, which are even more precious because of the limited supply of leather. However, Alden A1605 is more difficult to buy than other cordovan leather shoes because this model is an exclusive joint model between Alden and OAK ROOM, and there is only one model.
The rarer OAK ROOM co-branded model on the market
This pair of co-branded shoes is made of the brand's classic No. 8 color, cordovan leather. Experienced craftsmen directly put the leather into the shoe last and sew it by hand, which not only ensures the perfect curvature of the shoe last, but also makes the Norwegian stitching clean and neat. However, because the cordovan leather is quite thick, the hand-sewing technology is extremely difficult, and the daily output is about 10 pairs. Scarcity makes this model even more rare in the market.
379X Military Last
Alden A1605 specially selected the 379X Military Last designed by the US military. This last is mostly designed for the Japanese and European markets and is a very inclusive last. Since the main target of the design was the US military at the time, in order to ensure comfort and safety during marching, special designs were made in the last, waist and heel, including: the wide and rounded last ensures that the toes and forefoot have enough room for movement; the curvature of the arch is also suitable for most foot shapes, even friends with low arches can get a considerable degree of stability and support.
In addition, this pair of shoes, which is derived from military boots, has a narrow heel width to prevent the heel from "falling off the foot" and affecting the smoothness of walking, in addition to the above-mentioned careful design.
If you haven't tried Alden's classic cordovan shoes yet, this pair will be the best shoe for most people. You are welcome to come to OAK ROOM to try them on.