Burgundy shoe appreciation thread

[Will]

Originally Posted by odoreater

For your viewing pleasure, my burgundy EG Monmouths:

For a change of pace, try them with cordovan polish. It turns burgundy into bordeaux.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by Will

For a change of pace, try them with cordovan polish. It turns burgundy into bordeaux.
What's the difference between burgundy and bordeaux?

FWIW I use "cordovan" colored polish on all my shoes with a red tint.

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by diorshoe

are those stefanobi?

those are tremendously substantial and beautiful! where did you get them and may i ask how much?

i want them


Thank you diorshoe. They are Bettanin & Venturi and bought them at Barney's New York here in Beverly Hills recently. I really love the color.

 

[kolecho]

Instead of calf burgundy, try getting a pair of shell cordovan in burgundy. It has great depth and ages very well.

 

[Will]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

What's the difference between burgundy and bordeaux?

FWIW I use "cordovan" colored polish on all my shoes with a red tint.

Burgundy is closer to oxblood and the dark portions can have a tinge of blue. Bordeaux has some brown in it.

 

[vogda]

Originally Posted by diorshoe

are those stefanobi?

those are tremendously substantial and beautiful! where did you get them and may i ask how much?

i want them

I can't find lots about except the fact that barney's New York have some boots
I love the John Lobb Burgundy I'ìhave tried on a Garnier II fantastic colour but I get the farndorn in Black calf

 

[vogda]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

Thank you diorshoe. They are Bettanin & Venturi and bought them at Barney's New York here in Beverly Hills recently. I really love the color.
Sorry I missed this post

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

What's the difference between burgundy and bordeaux?
The Channel. English and French words for what is really the same color.

 

[odoreater]

Originally Posted by Will

For a change of pace, try them with cordovan polish. It turns burgundy into bordeaux.

That picture is of the shoes right out of the box. I've subsequently polished them with cordovan polish and it did a good job of really bringing out the different shades in the shoe.

 

[Christofuh]

I think Barneys sells Bettanin & Venturi for $1045. Take away the funky soles with multiple stitching, and you've got pretty obscene looking shoes

 

[dkzzzz]

Originally Posted by gdl203

The Channel. English and French words for what is really the same color.

This explanation reminds me of that commercial I saw on TV.
When a girl clearly disappointed with her boyfriend's lack of sophistication tells him that "Bistro" is French for restaurant....

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by Christofuh

I think Barneys sells Bettanin & Venturi for $1045. Take away the funky soles with multiple stitching, and you've got pretty obscene looking shoes




The funky soles:

http://www.pbase.com/rends/image/72942928.jpg

 

[Christofuh]

Should come with a note: Recommended For Wear On Carpet Only

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

"Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn" Gore Vidal

Hey, get your own quote!

 

[epa]

Originally Posted by Will

Burgundy is closer to oxblood and the dark portions can have a tinge of blue. Bordeaux has some brown in it.
Are you sure?
I have checked the wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Shades_of_brown) and I have not found bordeaux among the brown shades. Also, locally (here in Spain), I have the feeling (I may be wrong) that "burdeos" (=bordeaux) is used to denominate what is known as "burgundy" on this website. Aren't both terms basically used to refer to the colour of red wine in general?
On the other hand, oxblood is that dark red colour that is almost black?
And what about this "cherry" colour?

By the way, these ankle boots

(I know that I have posted them before, sorry for boring you with these repetions, but I am just so happy with them!) were referred to as "burdeos" by Carmina.
Normally, when I wear them, I use what I believe to be an oxblood belt (by Pal Zileri).