Alden’s business model is to sell in-store so customers can get properly measured up. In doing so, they also make special collaboration boots for their retailer partners. This has a consequence to pricing, as it's not just the cost of materials. Watch this video for the Indy boot, go away with a Mini MBA!

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Welcome
01:49 The Alden 405
04:48 Context and Caveats
08:06 Pricing Breakdown
23:27 How to make a US$400 Alden Indy
25:40 Summary

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