Lorenzini, New & Lingwood (15/34), Ferragamo Cordovan Bluchers (9.5 D)

[wq1999]

Moving sale. NWOT Lorenzini for Neiman Marcus shirt. Size 15/34. French cuffs. Thick Australian Mother of Pearl buttons. 22" across, 35" sleeves. $65 shipped

New & Lingwood shirt. Size 15/34. 22" across chest, 34" sleeves. Mother of Pearl buttons. French cuffs. Sold. Ralph Lauren Purple Label shirt. Size 15/34. 21" across chest. Double thick Mother of Pearl buttons. French cuffs. Sold. Ferragamo Split Toe Bluchers. Size 9.5 D (US). Calfskin with cordovan color. Worn a 3-4 times, but only once outdoors. Outsole reads "Lavorazione a mano." High level of handwork, similar to Tramezzas. $95 shipped.

 

[antirabbit]

What are the measurements on the shoes?
Do they fit large, small, or normal?

 

[wq1999]

The sole measures 12 3/8". I normally wear a 10 D (US), and these were a little narrow in the toe box. I would say they run pretty true to size.

 

[antirabbit]

They will not stretch?
The reference to cordovan is the color not the material correct?

 

[wq1999]

I believe the leather is cordovan as well, although I'm not 100% sure.

 

[wq1999]

NWT Finamore 1925 Slim Fit Shirt. Size 15/33. 20" across chest. 17.5" across shoulders. Lots of handwork; extra thick Australian MoP buttons. Sold.

 

[oscarthewild]

pm sent on shoes

 

[wq1999]

Shoes sold pending payment.

 

[wq1999]

NWT Barbour Eskdale Jacket in Cranberry. Size Small. $90 shipped.

 

[lee_44106]

The fine creasings on the shoe suggest that they are NOT shell cordovan.

 

[distinctive]

fyi, not cordovan shell

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by wq1999

I believe the leather is cordovan as well, although I'm not 100% sure.

As others have remarked, you are incorrect and they are not made of shell cordovan.

 

[wq1999]

Originally Posted by EL72

As others have remarked, you are incorrect and they are not made of shell cordovan.


For my education, could you kindly explain the basis for your conclusions? Thank you.

 

[distinctive]

I will step in and say that
1. Ferragamo doesn't use shell to the best of my knowledge (perhaps some rare circumstances)
2. The fine creasing on the side and vamp instead of a smooth rippleing indicates calf
3. The stitching is too fine; whereas if it were shell, it would look deep because of the thickness.
4. You will most likely not find a shell model with a raw leather trim/ split toe (not that shell models don't use have split toes).

 

[EL72]

^^ What he said. ^^ There are lots of threads discussing this issue if you want to find out more.