Alden for Brooks Brothers US Size 9.5 D (EU 43.5) Cap Toe Blucher Black Calfskin NEW This Cap Toe Blucher stands as a testament to a bygone era of American shoemaking, a time when the Alden manufacturing company from Middleborough produced exclusively for the heritage house Brooks Brothers. Crafted in the finest black calfskin, this model represents a partnership that no longer exists in this form today, its rarity further underscored by the choice of the last. While Brooks Brothers typically relied on conventional shapes in its collections, this pair features the Modified Last—an anatomically inspired last with a distinctive waist and precise guidance of the midfoot, representing a facet within this collaboration that is as rare as it is full of character. The depth of craftsmanship is evident in the clean, disciplined lines of the toe cap, documenting the enduring nature of this pair over time. It is the quiet elegance of an object that finds its purpose in the perfection of its form and the quality of its material. The knowledge that this specific custom production for Brooks Brothers has come to an end lends this model an almost tangible aura of distinction. Size: US Size 9.5 / Width D (EU Size 43.5) Total outer length: approx. 30.7 cm Inner length: approx. 28.3 cm Width: approx. 11 cm Leather / Outer condition: NEW Heel / Sole: NEW Other details: This Cap Toe Blucher preserves the legacy of a significant artisanal connection and, as a timeless object, holds a permanent place in the history of classic Alden production. Original box and dust bags are not included.