The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[rose city mike]

Visited the Viberg website and do they call their cordovan "Horsebutt". Technically is correct but wonder why they don't call it cordovan

Not the same. Horsebutt is a horsehide boot. They list their cordovan offerings as shell cordovan. I imagine the horsebutt is the outer hide from the hindquarters. Horween has a good video that makes the distinction more clear.

 

[Thrift Couture]

And another Viberg. Dark and cloudy today, so difficult to get a good shot, but a nice color 8.

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Beautiful boots! You obviously have experience with Viberg. May I ask, how does the sizing run in the 2030 last? I happen to wear 9.5D in Alden's Barrie, 10D in most Allen Edmonds lasts. Thanks for any info!

 

[rose city mike]

Beautiful boots! You obviously have experience with Viberg. May I ask, how does the sizing run in the 2030 last? I happen to wear 9.5D in Alden's Barrie, 10D in most Allen Edmonds lasts. Thanks for any info!

I posted today in the Viberg thread about my experience. It was suggested to me to size down a full size in the 1035 and 2030 and worked out great. I'm a 13D in most shoes, 12.5 Barrie and purchased a 12 in Viberg 1035. My advice would be a 9 in the Viberg

 

[Thrift Couture]

I posted today in the Viberg thread about my experience. It was suggested to me to size down a full size in the 1035 and 2030 and worked out great. I'm a 13D in most shoes, 12.5 Barrie and purchased a 12 in Viberg 1035. My advice would be a 9 in the Viberg

Cool, thank you very much!

 

[elsalvatrucha]

Not the same. Horsebutt is a horsehide boot. They list their cordovan offerings as shell cordovan. I imagine the horsebutt is the outer hide from the hindquarters. Horween has a good video that makes the distinction more clear.

Learned something new today! thanks

 

[Shouldaville]

Beautiful boots! You obviously have experience with Viberg. May I ask, how does the sizing run in the 2030 last? I happen to wear 9.5D in Alden's Barrie, 10D in most Allen Edmonds lasts. Thanks for any info!

I posted today in the Viberg thread about my experience. It was suggested to me to size down a full size in the 1035 and 2030 and worked out great. I'm a 13D in most shoes, 12.5 Barrie and purchased a 12 in Viberg 1035. My advice would be a 9 in the Viberg

Thanks Thrift. I'm the same size as you and go 9.5 Viberg on the 2030 (usually with thinner socks). I think most would recommend only a half down for 2030. Maybe a bit more forgiving in Mike's larger sizes.

 

[Thrift Couture]

Thanks Thrift. I'm the same size as you and go 9.5 Viberg on the 2030 (usually with thinner socks). I think most would recommend only a half down for 2030. Maybe a bit more forgiving in Mike's larger sizes.

So, pretty much size the same as Barrie? Does the shell cordovan seem to run a bit roomier? My Tankers seem to run looser than my non-shell Barrie boots and shoes. Thank you Sir!

 

[Shouldaville]

So, pretty much size the same as Barrie? Does the shell cordovan seem to run a bit roomier? My Tankers seem to run looser than my non-shell Barrie boots and shoes. Thank you Sir!

Yes. Same as Barrie. This is my only Viberg shell, but it fits just like other non-shell 2030 I've had.

 

[impuntura]

can anybody help me identify these Shells?
found in a thrift store today,will post a before and after pic once i bring them back to life.
I I found a number inside very faint though
First line is S (or 8) 9956 21
Followed by number below it 3S7390 X (x could be 8 as well)

 

[kbadgley84]

can anybody help me identify these Shells?
found in a thrift store today,will post a before and after pic once i bring them back to life.
I I found a number inside very faint though
First line is S (or 8) 9956 21
Followed by number below it 3S7390 X (x could be 8 as well)

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It would be a little easier to identify if you could get a clear pic of some or all of the model number. A lot of shoe makers have pretty recognizable font. That plus the numbers you can read would help narrow things down

 

[stephenaf2003]

Church's Shannon Crup PTB

 

[peppercorn78]

Not the same. Horsebutt is a horsehide boot. They list their cordovan offerings as shell cordovan. I imagine the horsebutt is the outer hide from the hindquarters. Horween has a good video that makes the distinction more clear.

Does it not also contain the shells, albeit not tanned in the cordovan manner? I thought I read so somewhere.

 

[impuntura]

It would be a little easier to identify if you could get a clear pic of some or all of the model number. A lot of shoe makers have pretty recognizable font. That plus the numbers you can read would help narrow things down

This is as clear as it gets.not ink,it's actually carved into the leather.

 

[shunted22]

Decided to do the leather laces too, I think they take it up a notch.

 

[JohnAAG]

This is as clear as it gets.not ink,it's actually carved into the leather.
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If you look at the sole just in front of the heel stack there is some writing there. Not a name I recognize and it's not clear enough for me to make it out completely

Given the code, the age of the shoe, etc, I think they may have been something like a custom made Florsheim or Hanover.