9.Alden Waxed Longwing Bluchers – $555
Wondering what does this long name stand for? It’s for a pair of shoes!
The $555 shoes were made by the oldest shoemaker in New England, the Alden Shoe Company. The expensive Alden Waxed Longwing Bluchers are hand crafted, hand stained and hand shined, so the price seems more reasonable when you think of how much work was put into creating them.
The Alden Shoe Company was founded by Charles H. Alden in 1884 and it creates sophisticated, timeless shoes that are made to last. If you have problems with the sole, they will re-sole your shoes at anytime, so they are not selling you just a pricey product, they actually care about the customer’s needs.
The shoes have full leather lining and dovetail heel reinforcement, so don’t be scared by the price, they will surely be one of the best items you have ever bought!
For whatever the reason… these old, clunky, uber classic shoes have been my go to streetwalker from New York to Paris to Milan, and most recently in Africa.
#8 will transform cooking into a high quality experience!
