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The Ideal Shell Cordovan Shoe?
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Plaintoe blucher. Really showcases the shell.
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Ooh. That's interesting. What color?
I was thinking I'd like a Venetian loafer, but my worry was that the wrinkling would be pronounced in such a plain design. Your answer seems to contradict this worry, no?
The only experience I have w/ shell cordovan, though, is handling them new in the store and reading about it in the forums.
I was thinking I'd like a Venetian loafer, but my worry was that the wrinkling would be pronounced in such a plain design. Your answer seems to contradict this worry, no?
The only experience I have w/ shell cordovan, though, is handling them new in the store and reading about it in the forums.
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I was thinking I'd like a Venetian loafer, but my worry was that the wrinkling would be pronounced in such a plain design. Your answer seems to contradict this worry, no?Originally Posted by emptym
With shell, the rippling is going to be fairly pronounced. That's one reason I like the blucher. There's no busy design -- just the shell itself. The waves become the focus, rather than a distraction. Clean, simple, and, to me, very appealing. .
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I agree, plain toe blucher. My ideal one would be in Mahogany.
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The ripples are fine for derbies, but not the best with oxford IMO. I have a pair of Carmina oxford wholecuts that have developed those ripples. I love that pair, but I think the ripples make them out of place with a dark suit in a serious business setting. YMMV.
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The ripples are fine for derbies, but not the best with oxford IMO. I have a pair of Carmina oxford wholecuts that have developed those ripples. I love that pair, but I think the ripples make them out of place with a dark suit in a serious business setting. YMMV.Originally Posted by kolecho
Got a pic? Was that you who posted them when new?
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is there such a thing as a captoe chukka with monk strap? just curious, not truly thread related.
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although i love Alden shell cordovan, i honestly must say these are the most exquisite shell cordovan shoes in the history of my life:Originally Posted by shoe
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photos borrowed from von Rothbart. sorry!
that's my ideal
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