Designed by Blackbird in collaboration with Alden of New England, custom bootmakers since 1884, this variation on the classic white buck was inspired by our resident Beau Brummell, Charles Leo Gebhardt IV and his original and whimsical personal style. Over the past 3 years as our key Sales Associate at Blackbird, Leo has dazzled everyone in the neighborhood with his clashing/matching neckerchief sock combinations and ingeniously coordinated shirt and tie pairings. This one's for you, Leo!
For anyone that hasn't worn white shoes before, there are two ways to go: keep them clean with a suede brush and eraser or wreck them for the "dirty bucks" look. It's really up to you.
Since this shoe is unlined it will have a softer and more casual look when broken in than a more structured classic white buck. This we can't show since our shoes are sparkling new.
STYLE: Oxford, LAST: Barrie, UPPER: ivory calf suede with subtle white patent leather piping, OUTSOLE: red brick sole, INSOLE: vegetable tanned leather insoles with the "Made expressly for Blackbird" heel pod, MID-SOLE: cork midsole with steel shank for long-lasting strength and support, LACING: round white Cordohyde lacing through five hidden eyelets, WELT: high quality Goodyear natural leather single welt construction, LINING: unlined for summer comfort.
SIZING:
These shoes run large. We recommend sizing down half a size.
Handmade shoes from Alden take a long time to produce so there is not always inventory readily available. If the size, width or style you are interested in is currently out of stock, or you have questions about fit, please contact us at info@blackbirdballard.com where the Blackbird crew will quickly answer your questions and do everything in their power to get them for you.
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