Alden Loafer School: A Lesson Plan in Style

Alden Loafer School: A Lesson Plan in Style

Ring the bell, take a sheet and get those No. 2 pencils sharpened for note taking, because Snake Oil Provisions is about to take you to Loafer School. 

Ring the bell, take a sheet and get those No. 2 pencils sharpened for note taking, because Snake Oil Provisions is about to take you to Loafer School. A wise man once said, "You can pay for school, but you can't buy class." Well, I guess this man never heard about the industry leaders in the loafer game, Alden Shoe Company.

Alden is a family owned business that was started in 1884 in Middleborough, Massachusetts by Charles H. Alden. While Alden makes many beautiful shoe styles, this course in classic Americana shoe history is all about the loafer. The loafer, or "penny loafer", as it's also known, originated in the 1930's via our friends from Norway. The shoe was popularized in the 1950's amongst the Ivy League Prep scene. The loafer has become a cultural icon in the shoe game due to its versatility and classic appeal. Everyone should have at least one pair of loafers in their closet. This timeless piece of footwear can be worn with your favorite pair of jeans and vintage tee or dressed up with a classic trouser and oxford shirt.

At Snake Oil Provisions, we love the loafer so much that we stock a variety of Alden's best-in-class loafers. Take note of the Snake Oil Provisions collection...there will be a test afterwards.

The rarest of the rare are Alden's shell cordovan loafers in both Color 8 and Black color ways (styles 986 and 987). These beauties are hand sewn by talented Alden artisans in their New England factory, and this beautiful shell cordovan is sourced from the legendary Horween Tannery in the Windy City, better known as Chicago.

If you are looking for the perfect summer loafer, Alden has you covered there as well with their Leisure Loafer. Offered in two unlined suede uppers (Snuff and Dark Brown) with a rubber outsole, Leisure Loafers are the perfect sock-less loafer for hot summer months.

Last but certainly not least, we offer two exclusive Alden loafers that are only available at Snake Oil Provisions. We took the upper of the Leisure Loafer and dressed it up in Alden's traditional leather outsole. These two Alden x SOP collaboration loafers come in the mesmerizing Milkshake Suede and the ever popular Brown Chromexcel leather.

Another wise man should have said "You can buy classy loafers and take some fools to school." The real takeaway is, if you don't run out to your neighborhood Snake Oil Provisions today and pick yourself up a pair or two of Alden loafers, then you have failed Loafer School. Class dismissed!!!

 

Video Production: John Martinez

Copy: Brandon Meade

Styling & Production: Miranda Malloy

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