The Charms of the 'V-Tip' from American-born Masterpiece Leather Shoe 'Alden'

The shoe brand 'Alden' was founded in 1884 in Middleborough, Massachusetts, USA. Among the many masterpieces the brand has produced, V-Tip, a classic and historic model, is especially noteworthy. This time, we spoke to Masaya Yoshikawa, the representative of The Lakota & Co., he official representative of Alden in Japan, to unravel the charm, feature, and details of the V-Tip while touching on the history of Alden.

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'Alden' was founded in Middleborough, Massachusetts, by Charles H. Alden in 1884. Yoshikawa of Lakota talks about the history of Alden.

"Originally, they were not making ready-made shoes, but were manufacturing custom-made boots and dress shoes. After the founder, Alden, retired in 1931, the management rights were transferred to the Tarlow family, with whom he had financial ties, and the company's control has continued within the family until the present fourth generation.
 
"The factory was moved twice, from Middleborough to North Abington and then Brockton, and in 1970, a modern facility was built in Middleborough, returning to the original town."
 
Still continuing to make leather shoes in Middleborough, the location of the original site, which is about 40 minutes by car from Boston. Next, Yoshikawa talks about Alden's concept.