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Are these shell cordovan?! Help!

John Arthur

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So I bought these Grenson's for £12 hoping they were shell. Are they?
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jrd617

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How is anyone supposed to tell with those awful, compressed, grainy, poorly lit photos?
 

John Arthur

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I would guess you would tell by looking at the shoes? I mean it's not exactly impossible to see them is it? Also you can see the creases and general shine which is also indicative of cordovan.
 

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