9827 Black Calf Full Strap Slip-On

Alden's answer to the wait on the 987 and 986. Same Van last, same LHS silhouette, built with a machine-stitched moccasin front so Middleborough can keep up with demand. In calfskin instead of cordovan, which quiets it down a shade and lets us build it at a Canadian price that doesn't ask a customer to sit on a list. The black calfskin here is dressed under a soft gloss out of the box. It quiets down with polish and a little wear, then holds a proper shine on the toe and heel where you want one. The full penny strap carries the classic lozenge cutout, no ornament, no seasonal trim. Rapid welt, flat leather sole, half slip heel. It is meant to last decades and be recrafted, not replaced. Wear it with grey flannel, dark denim, or tobacco chinos. Formal enough for a jacket, easy enough for a Saturday. If a client is buying their first pair from us this year, most of them start here or with the 986. Details Model 9827 on the Van last Black calfskin upper, moccasin-front vamp, machine-stitched Full strap with lozenge cutout penny slot Rapid welt, flat leather outsole, half slip heel Antique edge dressing, unlined footbed Made one pair at a time in the United States Fit & Sizing The Van last runs about a half size long. Most customers drop a half size from their Brannock length, and half sizes are true. The LHS moulds to the foot over the first 20 to 30 wears. Expect a snug feel out of the box. That is the construction working, not a wrong size. Runs slightly narrow through the waist compared to the Trubalance or Barrie last. If you are between widths on those, size up to E here. Widths carried: E only. If you need D, tell us and we can order. Come in for a proper fitting. Sterling fits every pair on the overarm seven rule and will not send a pair out that is not right. US UK EU 7 6 39.5 7.5 6.5 40 8 7 40.5 8.5 7.5 41 9 8 42 9.5 8.5 42.5 10 9 43 10.5 9.5 43.5 11 10 44.5 11.5 10.5 45 12 11 45.5 13 12 46.5 Care Rotate with a second pair and use cedar trees between wears Brush before and after every wear Reno'Mat first when the calfskin looks tired, then black cream to feed, then a wax for shine on the toe box and heel Bring them in for a factory recraft when the sole thins. The uppers will outlast several soles. Materials Upper: black calfskin Lining: leather Sole: flat leather, Rapid welt, half slip heel Made in the United States