Alden US Size 12 D (EU Size 46) Navy Chromexcel Plain Toe Blucher Barrie Last like NEW The Alden Plain Toe Blucher inimitably combines the purist spirit of American utility design with the subtle elegance of modern luxury shoemaking. This iconic design owes its true origins to the official duty shoes of US Navy officers, whose no-nonsense aesthetics and uncompromising reliability set standards in everyday life. In this exclusive variant, Alden reinterprets the classic color spectrum in a fascinating way, dressing the historical cut in an elegant Navy Chromexcel from the traditional Horween tannery in Chicago. This profound, characterful leather is hot-stuffed with the finest oils and beeswax in an elaborate, nearly month-long process according to a 1913 recipe, creating a rich, multifaceted dark blue that only reveals its maritime secret in direct light. Hidden beneath the supple upper leather is the craftsmanship excellence for which Alden is revered worldwide. Crafted on the legendary Barrie last and protected by a weatherproof storm welt using the classic Goodyear method, the shoe offers an unsurpassed feeling of space and a natural rolling motion. Finished with a protective leather toe tip, the elastic natural crepe sole cushions contact with the ground in a pleasantly natural way. Size: US Size 12 / Width D (EU Size 46 / UK Size 11.5) Total outer length: approx. 34.8 cm Inner length: approx. 31.2 cm Width: approx. 12 cm Leather / Outer condition: The Navy Chromexcel upper leather presents itself in an extremely well-maintained, almost flawless condition. As the pair has only been worn a few times, the surface shows only minimal, superficial signs of wear that in no way impair the intact overall impression of the material. Heel / Sole: The undercarriage with the natural crepe sole and heel is in a very good overall condition. It only shows slight signs of wear typical for the material from its few uses. The wear is minimal, meaning the functional substance of the sole has been fully preserved. Miscellaneous: The Alden Plain Toe Blucher in Navy Chromexcel shows that true substance requires no loud gestures, but lies in the understated quality of every single detail. Original box and shoe bags are not included.