The Aberdeen last is Alden's most true last. This means that out of all the lasts Alden uses, the Aberdeen fits most like a traditional dress shoe. This trim and well-proportioned last makes a great foundation for sleek boots, dress shoes, and loafers.
The Alden Full Strap Slip-On is a trim, well-proportioned pattern on the Aberdeen Last. Select calfskin uppers, dovetailed heels, and full glove leather lined flexible pure vegetable tanned leather insoles offer exquisite style and comfort .
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. The shank provides a backbone to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and additionally offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Full Glove Leather Lined
Pure Vegetable Tanned Leather Insoles
Single Oak Leather Outsoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
B 8-14
C 6 ½-14
D 6-14
E 6-13
The Alden Full Strap Slip-On is a trim, well-proportioned pattern on the Aberdeen Last. Select calfskin uppers, dovetailed heels, and full glove leather lined flexible pure vegetable tanned leather insoles offer exquisite style and comfort .
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. The shank provides a backbone to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and additionally offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Full Glove Leather Lined
Pure Vegetable Tanned Leather Insoles
Single Oak Leather Outsoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
B 8-14
C 6 ½-14
D 6-14
E 6-13
The original tassel moccasin, the Alden Tassel Moc has often been copied, but never equaled. From select calfskin uppers, to dovetailed heels, you'll find luxury in the details.
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. The shank provides a backbone to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and additionally offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Calfskin uppers
Single oak leather outsoles
Dovetailed heels
Full glove leather lined
Pure vegetable tanned leather insoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
AA 8 ½-14
A 8 ½-14
B 8-14, 14
C 7-14, 15
D 6-14, 15
E 6-13, 14
EE 6-12, 13, 14
EEE 6-12, 13
EEEE 7-12
The original tassel moccasin, the Alden Tassel Moc has often been copied, but never equaled. From select calfskin uppers, to dovetailed heels, you'll find luxury in the details.
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. The shank provides a backbone to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and additionally offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Single oak leather soles
Calfskin uppers
Dovetailed heels
Full glove leather lined
Pure vegetable tanned leather insoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
B 8-14
C 7-14
D 6-14
E 6-13
EE 6-13
EEE 6-12
The original tassel moccasin, the Alden Tassel Moc has often been copied, but never equaled. From select calfskin uppers, to dovetailed heels, you'll find luxury in the details.
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. The shank provides a backbone to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and additionally offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Single oak leather soles
Calfskin uppers
Dovetailed heels
Full glove leather lined
Pure vegetable tanned leather insoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
B 8-14
C 7-14
D 6-14
E 6-13
EE 6-13
EEE 6-13
The original tassel moccasin, the Alden Tassel Moc has often been copied, but never equaled. From select calfskin uppers, to dovetailed heels, you'll find luxury in the details.
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. The shank provides a backbone to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and additionally offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Single oak leather soles
Calfskin uppers
Dovetailed heels
Full glove leather lined
Pure vegetable tanned leather insoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
B 8-14
C 7-14
D 6-14
E 6-13
EE 6-13
EEE 6-12
The Black Calfskin Alden Monk Strap is available on the Aberdeen Last with dovetailed heels and plain toe. A very versatile look that is appropriate in many different setting combined with an easy on and off process makes this Monk a great travel shoe. It is fully leather lined with flexible and comfortable pure vegetable tanned leather insoles.
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. Oak tanned leather bends are cut into the outsoles for maximum quality crafted with not only good looks, but also the integrity of a fine shoe maker. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. This shank helps to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Monk Strap in Black Calfskin upper
Single oak leather outsoles
Dovetailed heels
Full glove leather lined
Pure vegetable tanned leather insoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
A 9-13
B 8 ½-13
C 7-13
D 6-13
E 6-13
The Aberdeen features a slightly taped toe that has a soft drop-off, and is extremely versatile. It runs a bit long to help accomodate most feet with a neutral instep.
Watch in this video as our very own Joe Zapatka discusses the profile and fitting properties of the Aberdeen Last.
You can find all of our make-ups on the Alden Aberdeen Last in our Color8 virtual catalog. You can also view Alden Aberdeen Last shoes and boots at TheShoeMart.com.
Recently, we ran an "Alden Fit Fact Friday" e-mail newsletter series. The aim of this series was to share details about the different Alden Lasts to help you find your perfect fit. We are adding some of this information here to help enhance your Alden experience.
The Alden Full Strap Slip-On is a trim, well-proportioned pattern on the Aberdeen Last. Select calfskin uppers, dovetailed heels, and full glove leather lined flexible pure vegetable tanned leather insoles offer exquisite style and comfort .
Each Alden New England shoe offers breathable comfort that lasts all day long. A layer of cork underneath the insole provides both insulation and resilience. As time goes on, the shoe will assume the contours of your foot, providing an excellent fit that feels like it was custom-tailored to you. A tempered steel shank is expertly contoured within each shoe and triple ribbed for extra strength. The shank provides a backbone to keep the shape of a fine welt shoe and additionally offers remarkable support for lasting comfort.
Full Glove Leather Lined
Pure Vegetable Tanned Leather Insoles
Single Oak Leather Outsoles
Aberdeen last
Size Chart:
AA 9-14
A 8 ½-14
B 8-14
C 6 ½-15
D 6-14
E 6-14