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[kwhitelaw]

Always hard to judge color, but I'd suggest having a look at Carmina's cognac shell.

researching now, thanks for the lead!

http://www.pelleline.com/store/product-info.php?rider_boot_company-pid2391.html maybe this from Rider?

pretty much exactly what I'm thinking of, although Rider pricing is kinda steep for me lol

thanks everyone!

 

[kwhitelaw]

What about mahogany? Although not currently available, wouldn't that also fit the description?

mahogany appears to work also..

not a fan of this offering below, but the color works for me..




is this color completely done by alden?

 

[str1185]

Just came in today! My first pair of Alden shell cordovan. The Cigar Indy boot! I just wanted to share and thank you guys on the forum for posting such great info. These fit great, and look amazing.

Wish list:
Ravello cap toe boot
Whiskey longwings

I know I'm looking for unicorns, but if anyone spots them please send me a pm. I hope you all have a nice week.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

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There are intriguing from the Pelle Line site:

Any thought about what last they are on? I may call tomorrow to ask about them.

The smart money says Plaza. The shape of the shoe is quite similar to the Alden for BB WT Bal on the M-75 last (like plaza).

 

[misterjuiceman]

researching now, thanks for the lead!

pretty much exactly what I'm thinking of, although Rider pricing is kinda steep for me lol

thanks everyone!

I think Alden buys all those hides in such large volumes, they don't have to charge as much for it. I usually stick to Alden for my cordovan needs.

 

[El Argentino]



Hmmm, as I think of the spectrum of shell cordovan, nothing comes to mind that fits this parameter.  I'm interested to hear suggestions as well.

Always hard to judge color, but I'd suggest having a look at Carmina's cognac shell.

Was going to say this ^^ Carmina's Cognac should fit what you're looking for.

 

[Joshua Lee]

if not alden, is there another retailer that offers more of a "medium brown" shell shoe/boot? not quite as dark as cigar, not quite as reddish as ravello?

Maybe Carmina cognac could work for you.

 

[Alcibiades]



if not alden, is there another retailer that offers more of a "medium brown" shell shoe/boot? not quite as dark as cigar, not quite as reddish as ravello?

Some pairs of the Ralph Lauren Marlow line can have a mid brown color

 

[sazon]

An early mornin cigar

 

[Burton]



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The smart money says Plaza. The shape of the shoe is quite similar to the Alden for BB WT Bal on the M-75 last (like plaza).

It is the Plaza last. I found an old classified for exactly that shoe. Also, it looks like the LS attorney shoe which is also on the PLaza.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/285994/alden-shell-cordovan-wingtips-on-the-plaza-last-size-10-b-d

 

[sazon]



Just came in today! My first pair of Alden shell cordovan. The Cigar Indy boot! I just wanted to share and thank you guys on the forum for posting such great info. These fit great, and look amazing.
Wish list:
Ravello cap toe boot
Whiskey longwings
I know I'm looking for unicorns, but if anyone spots them please send me a pm. I hope you all have a nice week.

Str - welcome and congrats! Great looking indys!

 

[2doubleu]



An early mornin cigar

wow! those are beauts.. thanks for sharing

 

[MickCollins1916]



nephew,
wear in good health

Thanks, Uncle. Absolutely perfect first spin in them. Love the Grant last!

nephew,
ravello tassels

Nice tassels, enjoy them, Uncle!

Just came in today! My first pair of Alden shell cordovan. The Cigar Indy boot! I just wanted to share and thank you guys on the forum for posting such great info. These fit great, and look amazing.
Wish list:
Ravello cap toe boot
Whiskey longwings
I know I'm looking for unicorns, but if anyone spots them please send me a pm. I hope you all have a nice week.

Looking good in cigar, welcome and enjoy!

 

[MickCollins1916]

I didn't want to post about this until I had some results to report, but now that I do...

I have complained ad nauseam about how poorly LHS have fit me over the years, but that I have kept trying them. Seems silly, but they LOOK so comfortable that I keep getting suckered in. My last foray into that shoe led me to buy a ravello pair and employ a vamp raiser. Close, but no dice, had to sell them.

However, emboldened by the purchase of the vamp raiser - and the receipt of several gift cards, and the ability to employ my corporate discount, making them (relatively) cheap - I bought a pair of the Brooks unlined LHS in #8. Yes, I am stubborn as hell.

I used the Mac method to break them in, and slowly stretched the vamp using said vamp raiser (and generously applied stretching fluid)...with fantastic results! I love them. Super comfortable, and they've gotten moreso with each subsequent wear.

 

[shaunw]

just noticed someone posted a used ravello plain to boot (anatomica version) on ebay. Way too big for me but might be worth a look if you are size 11.5.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alden-Anato...2729212?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item4ac03bdf7c