Is this normal for new shell cordovans

[HEPennypacker]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

Those aren't #8, Alden just stuck some kind of boilerplate instructions in the box.

Correct. I just took a look at the insert that came with mine, and although mine actually are #8 shells, I imagine the insert is the same.

 

[Dewey]

the lightening is called pull up. it is desirable. a feature not a bug.

do not put any product on your shell. wear fifteen times at least.

get clean horsehair brush and buff the hell out of them.

 

[zjpj83]

Normal. And the shoes are great. I also have them.

 

[kolecho]

It's shell for sure and the creases are normal. I have tried Alden shell maintenance product, those from Carmina, and Saphir shell cream. Saphir is top notch. Don't bother with anything else.

I have a bottle of Venetian cream on the way. Will try it out.

 

[geoffmartin17]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Normal. And the shoes are great. I also have them.

Fantastic

 

[sportin_life]

I have some each of brown, burgandy and black cordovan shoes. I noticed that the lightening looks nice on the brown and burgandy b/c of the contrast. However, it makes black cordovan look cheap? Has anyone else noticed this w/ black cordovan shoes? I tried putting on extra wax over the creases but still get the same effect.

 

[JayJay]

^^^I haven't noticed this with black.