379x mafia strikes again
Way2JeffApril 5, 2026
Alden Cavalry BootHorween Black Shell Cordovan
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Maker
Alden Shoe Company
Model
Cavalry Boot
Leather
Last
Sole
Purchased from
Brogue Gentlemen's Shop
Order info
Cost: 983 USD
Availability: Limited Edition
More about this item
The 379x is Alden’s military last. It has a broad, round toe, a low instep, and a narrow heel. It’s perfect and if you don’t like it you’re wrong.Use & wear
Office Work
Leisure
Travel
Wet Conditions
Snow
Walkin’, dancin’, parentin’, servin’ dat bizness.
Leather
Horween Black Shell Cordovan
Patina Process
Break-In
Care Routine
Black shell is tough as nails and still looks almost flawless. Light brushing and the occasional wipe down.
Fit
379X Last: 12DUS Men's Brannock: 12D HTB/11 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
The 379x is the King of Lasts. Narrow heel, medium instep, round toe, narrow midfoot. Perfect.
Craftsmanship
Alden Cavalry Boot
Design
Construction
Finishing
Clicking
As always, Alden’s are formidable and flawless. Well, nearly so. These are basically perfect.
Sole & heel
Is good.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Good Value
I love the universal applicability of a black shell boot in this easy wearing military last. It’s the perfect way to over deliver and understand shoe. It goes with almost everything, and you never need to think twice about it. One of my favorite shoes ever.
Written by Way2Jeff
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