Are these cordovan?

[jml90]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI%3AIT&rd=1

 

[EL72]

I believe so. The rumpling, as opposed to creasing, of the uppers is a telltale sign.

 

[Earthmover]

I say no way. Look at the microwrinkles on this particular picture:

http://www.queencitytrader.com/image.../910%20160.jpg

 

[Tomasso]

I vote no.

 

[grimslade]

+1 on the no. Look too at the lace-holes. They don't have that characteristic depression around the holes.

 

[thinman]

Originally Posted by Earthmover

I say no way. Look at the microwrinkles on this particular picture:

http://www.queencitytrader.com/image.../910%20160.jpg

I agree with this and with grimslade. Unfortunately, they're not shell cordovan.

 

[rnoldh]

Decent shoes, but I don't think J & M even makes shell cordovan shoes in their Optima line.

You'll have a better chance for genuine shell cordovan on Ebay at approximately this price($39.99) with a "Vintage" shoe.