Alden Shoe Company was founded in 1884 and the 405 or Indy Boot has been around nearly forever. Original called 405 but when Harrison Ford was casted for the film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" from 1981, he was insisting on wearing his old boots from his carpenter days, - the 405, and not long after, Alden changed the name to Alden Indy.
Original a working boot, but now more known as a rugged casual boot. The fit, using the Trubalance Last in D width, meaning the forefoot is D and the heel is B, but it is actually a bit roomier in the forefoot, if you are normally using a D width in other US brands.
This Indy version is 403 in the leather Chromexcel Cowhide from Horween Tannery in Chicago. Records from Horween shows the first cxl leather was made in 1907.
Alden 403 Indy Work Boot
Handcrafted in New England, USA
Horween Brown Chromexcel Cowhide Leather
Vegetable Leather Insole
Cork filler in the midsole
Fully lined with glove Leather
Steel Shank
Storm Welted / Goodyear Welt Construction
Neokork® Sole
Trubalance Last = Wide, round toe box, more volume
Decorative stitching like a Moc Toe
Care: Leather conditioner
Alden are listed in US sizes. The width of this Alden is D (normal/regular), using their Trubalance Last.
We recommend to use the same size as other US brands, but trying on the boot instore is the best.
