In my opinion, Alden is the best shoe shopping you can do stateside. Even some of Esquire's favorite international brands—Fortela, comes to mind–love Alden. Founded in 1884 in Massachusetts, the brand ...

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Is DECK the next big buy?

A logo isn't a magic trick; it's an empty vessel that absorbs meaning from your actions over the years. The most famous shoe brand logos aren't clever; they're brutally consistent and straightforward.