Long Term Review

The Alden Leisure Hand Sewn, or LHS for short, has a bit of a cult following, particularly in the “trad” or “ivy” community. It’s considered the end goal or grail for a lot of people. However, even among the range of $500+ loafers in the LHS line, one in particular stands out to the navy blazer wearing crowd – the unlined shell cordovan model. Perhaps fittingly, while the lined shell model is available at almost every Alden retailer, the unlined version has traditionally been exclusively offered at another brand associated with the navy blazer, Brooks Brothers. In fact, the shoe wasn’t even branded as an Alden, instead featuring the Brooks Brothers logo throughout and coming in a different box without any hint of the Massachusetts-based shoe company.

For many within the United States, Allen Edmonds is one of the most storied shoe brands. Starting off in 1922, the company has put shoes on the feet of every President from Reagan through W., Prime Ministers of Canada, LeBron James and Jack Nicklaus, and probably hundreds of thousands of 18 to 21 year olds trying to get their first “real” jobs.

These Grant Stone Tassel Loafers have now seen 100 wears and 100 miles of use. They were great in the initial impressions post, but did they hold up?

Wondering if the Amberjack The Original holds up after nearly 2 years of wear? We take a look and find out.

Price: $200 Why Buy? The New Balance 990v6 is American made, high quality, and will be comfortable for a lot of…

Wondering if the Helm Finn in Sienna is right for you? We take a look after 100 wears and 100 miles to find out

Wondering if the Adidas Stan Smith Recon holds up over time? We take a look at the durability, materials, design, and more to find out.

After 100 wears and 100 miles, how does the Helm Zind hold up? Check out the long term follow up here.

You might be tempted to pick a pair of 21s at this discount price, but should you? Today, we’re going to look at the Adidas Ultraboost 21 after 100 wears, and 100 miles. This pair has seen everything from runs both outside and on treadmills, casual wear, vacations, and more. How did they hold up? Let’s find out.

The Alden Indy is a boot that needs no introduction. It’s been a staple in Alden’s line up for so long that nobody seems to be certain on exactly when they first released it. The only reference to its history on Alden’s website is that it uses the “Foot Balance” system introduced before the 1970s.