JD Sassone

NY native, lover of Selvedge denim, boot addict, never gave up on vinyl, prefers bourbon in the winter and knows a true martini never contains vodka. Follow him on Instagram.

Alden Shoes of New York – A History

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Alden Shoes of New York, one of the premier Alden retailers in the world, has been serving faithful customers for over 30 years from its prestigious location in mid-town Manhattan on Madison Avenue. I was fortunate to have a lengthy conversation with one of its founders and co-owners, Mr. Ralph Bonato, about the origins of … Read more

Op-Ed: Why Alden Is By Far My Favorite Boot Company

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Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of Stridewise, LLC. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been sourced exclusively by the author. In order to understand my obsession, I mean love affair, with Alden shoes, it’s necessary to … Read more