Shell Cordovan vs. regular leather - Page 3

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Burgundy or brown is the only way to go with shell cordovan IMO.

I have several pairs of shell in black. I find that it ages nicely and looks great. I enjoy my black shell shoes as much as all the other colors I have.

Glad to hear

I love Horween cordovan, and to my eye, it often makes a pedestrian (yes, I know) shoe in calf a fantastic shoe in cordo...if you value a less formal aesthetic.

- B

I think Cordovan has it's place in every man's wardrobe. To have shoes exclusively in one type of leather is deprivation. I love my Alden and RL Cordovans as much as my CJ and AE Calf's. Each have their pros and cons but having them both available allows you to use their advantages to the outfit and situation your in.

Just my .02

I feel the same way. Although I prefer shell, I feel it's important to have calf on hand, too.

Thanks for posting.

I have only one pair of shell cordovan shoes -- RL Darltons, which I believe are C&J made.

I have two problems with them. First, the color does not match perfectly between the two shoes -- one is somewhat lighter than the other.

Second, they have developed round spots all over. They look like little bubbles and they have not gone away. I don't know whether they are from rain or too much wax, but I cannot get rid of them!

However, they are very comfortable and seem to mold to the feet better than calf leather shoes. Plus they ARE durable!

Random bump from the past of the day!

I have the same issue with both pairs or my Darltons. I tried a couple creams and they faded, but they are still there. This came from wearing them on rainy days in order to save my good shoes.

I've used Saphir's Renovator to remove these greasy spots. Just the tiniest amount is enough with heavy buffing. Do try.

I did try that and it caused some fading. However, brown shoe cream covered it better but not perfectly.

no good way to DEGREASE cordo

I am still on the fence. I am looking for a good shoe to where with my suits. SF loved cordovan, but I don't know if it's worth the price.

Cordovan is a more casual leather and usually should not be worn with suits--unless it is a casual suit.