Looking for a Shell Cord Boot

[kronik]

Akin to the C&J Tetbury in brown or burgundy cordovan. I assume trying to coerce C&J into bringing a non-shell model to shell for me would be ludicrous.

 

[zjpj83]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1675-VASS-Hand-M...QQcmdZViewItem

 

[kronik]

Saw that - it's not my size, unfortunately.

I'd also like to come in at less than 1700 bucks. Guess I should have qualified the post.

 

[robin]

Have you considered Alden?

 

[kronik]

Yes - part of the allure of the Tetbury is the chiseled toe, which I haven't seen in the selection from Alden that I've looked at. If I can't go with a sleeker boot, I will probably get the Indy in cordovan or the wing-tip that Alden of Carmel will carry in a few months.

 

[jcusey]

You might want to consider Carmina. They work extensively in shell cordovan, and the Rain last might be close to what you're looking for. I would imagine that it would run $800 or thereabouts. Martegani is another option, at a slightly lower price. Borgioli might be able to do it, too.

(And you wouldn't have to coerce C&J to make Tetbury for you in shell cordovan. You'd just have to fork over more than $1000. C&J likes to be well-compensated for its special orders.)

 

[robin]

I figured that's what you were going for when you mentioned the Tetbury. I haven't seen any in person yet, but shoes made off the Plaza last seem to be the closest Alden has come to a sleek toe.

 

[grimslade]

What about the London Lounge special model from Carmina?

 

[romafan]

What size are you? Tom at LeatherSoul has some beautiful special order Aldens in cigar shell - check the website. I know he had a 10 in stock....

 

[kronik]

11 - I assume you mean:
http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/wp-...ds/boot1-1.jpg

 

[romafan]

Here they are:
Attachment 3652

 

[texas_jack]

Man, those boots are awesome.

 

[Rolo]

You might want to look at E. Vogel.

http://www.vogelboots.com/

 

[romafan]

Originally Posted by kronik

11 - I assume you mean:
http://www.leathersoulhawaii.com/wp-...ds/boot1-1.jpg

I got mine a couple of weeks ago. He had a 10 then....

 

[texas_jack]

Originally Posted by romafan

I got mine a couple of weeks ago. He had a 10 then....

Must have pics.