Is cordovan all that?

[NAMOR]

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

I personally prefer a box-calf to Cordovan. For me, Cordovan only looks good with jeans, or casual pants. They aren't formal IMHO. I spotted a guy wearing Alden Bluchers in cigar shell... they looked fantastic and matched his casual ensemble nicely.
There is an element of truth here. Cordovan can be 'too shiny and plasticy,' and almost look like a patent leather shoe. For a lot of men who appreciate the subtlety and nuisances of men's clothing, cordovan can come off as too dressy/flashy when worn with a business suit or worn in a causal business environment.

 

[olualbert]

Originally Posted by RSS

Is cordovan all that?

It's all that and much more.

+1

 

[AboveBeyond]

I'm thinking about getting this as my first Cordovan. What do you guys think?

Alden Cordovan Perf Tip Bal Oxford

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-men..._cordovan.html

I'm actually going to pick it up here but whats up this "limited edition"? Its also $20 less than ShoeMart so that's good (unless its two different shoes?).
http://www.northriveroutfitter.com/p...d_edition.html

 

[cmacey]

Originally Posted by AboveBeyond

I'm thinking about getting this as my first Cordovan. What do you guys think?

Alden Cordovan Perf Tip Bal Oxford

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-men..._cordovan.html

I'm actually going to pick it up here but whats up this "limited edition"? Its also $20 less than ShoeMart so that's good (unless its two different shoes?).
http://www.northriveroutfitter.com/p...d_edition.html

It's a good choice, no doubt about that.

 

[NAMOR]

mhmm

 

[zekkius]

I agree that cordovan probably looks best on the foot in a casual setting. Now, belts however, I love my cordovan belts

 

[ThinkDerm]

Originally Posted by zekkius

I agree that cordovan probably looks best on the foot in a casual setting. Now, belts however, I love my cordovan belts

where do you get yours

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by AboveBeyond

I'm thinking about getting this as my first Cordovan. What do you guys think?

Alden Cordovan Perf Tip Bal Oxford

As I think of shell cordovan as more rugged/casual shoes, I like these Aldens better, especially with jeans:

NOTE: The red laces were a mistake.

 

[imatlas]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

As I think of shell cordovan as more rugged/casual shoes, I like these Aldens better, especially with jeans:

NOTE: The red laces were a mistake.

Yes, they were.

 

[Booter]

What is the lowest Alden x BB cordo will go? Best sale of the year takes 'em from $600 to what?

 

[stant62]

Originally Posted by Booter

What is the lowest Alden x BB cordo will go? Best sale of the year takes 'em from $600 to what?

Semi-Annual sales in June and December usually takes it down 30% + 15% (on the first day).

 

[makewayhomer]

but those sales often exclude cordovan shoes. recently there was a 25% off that wasn't supposed to work, but it did

 

[Booter]

Originally Posted by stant62

Semi-Annual sales in June and December usually takes it down 30% + 15% (on the first day).

600 - 30% = 420 - 15% = 357?

 

[forex]

Originally Posted by Booter

600 - 30% = 420 - 15% = 357?

Cordovans are usually excluded from the sale so don't count on it. Last xmas sale they were excluded,they were also excluded from the recent F&F sale.

 

[alliswell]

Originally Posted by Booter

600 - 30% = 420 - 15% = 357?

They haven't been doing the kicker in recent years. Instead they've done targeted sales in the week coming up to the full sale date.