I have Finn Comfort

  • Baltrum sandals: 41
  • Milano: 8 UK
  • Budapest: 8 UK

Let’s try some better Oxford lace-ups that are compatible with orthotics.

Shell cordovan looks interesting, but there are downsides that probably make it not for me: https://shoegazing.com/2020/06/05/in-depth-the-downside-of-shell-cordovan/

Greg at Colonial Shoe Repair seems to be a good cobbler.

Alden Ortho: Contoured Depth Inlay (CDI)

Alden stores:

  • official online: https://www.theshoemart.com/alden-shoes/
  • official NY: https://aldenmadison.com/
  • NY: https://www.mouldedshoeny.com/ (carries modified last)
  • Newton: https://mrsid.com/

Alden models: - Black Calfskin Hampton Last - 940C 3 Eyelet Plain Toe Blucher Alpine Hampton Last - 903 WingTip Bal Hampton Last - 907 Straight Tip Bal Hampton Last - 932 Plain Toe Bal Aberdeen Last - 901 Straight Tip Bal Hampton Last - 909 Medallion Tip Bal Hampton Last - 967 Wing Tip Blucher Aberdeen Last - 971 Straight Tip Blucher (2151 cordovan) Aberdeen Last - 961 Norwegian Front Blucher with Handsewn Vamp & Toe Seam Aberdeen Last

Allen Edmonds

  • NY: Madison Ave
  • removable insoles: Ashton and the Benton