Ground Gripper Shoe Shop 10 East 39th Street, Manhattan, New York 10016

"Without any doubt the best shop where you can buy Alden shoes in NY . The owner is such a gentleman with warm welcome. The service for shoe resole is impeccable . I recommend this shop . From a Belgian friend ."

"One of the best shoe stores I’ve ever shopped at. Excellent customer service with a high level of expertise and professionalism. This place is one of a kind and their selection of Alden Modified Last is unparalleled. Shoe repairs are also top notch. Do yourself a favor and stop in to see Ron. He’s is the best!"

"Ron was very kind and knowledgeable. I came in for a fitting and due to fit issues didn't end up buying any shoes, but was treated well and given suggestions nonetheless. If the Alden Modified did fit me I would be happy to give this store my money."

"This is the formerly named 'Moulded Shoe' and offers a sole guard in a belgian/hungarian natural rubber that I have used on a few pairs of leather soled dress and casual shoes. The sole guard is softer than offerings at other shoe cobblers, and will add extra grip/safety under your leather sole shoes, and also add to the years of life and durability of the shoe. This store has excellent and friendly service for well crafted shoes and sneakers, and can customize sales/service to help with foot issues you have."

"One of the few places you can get Alden shoes, and the only place in the US where you can get the modified last for Alden. And the customer service is exceptional. It's a very small operation with a lot of history, traditional in approach, and the proprietor puts a lot of thought and care into meeting the needs of the customer. Well recommended."