The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[ace13x]

^In the words of Omar: Oh, indeed.

True dat.

 

[jcman311]



True dat.

 

[Korabas]

Is there a way to change the rolls in shell? I recently received a pair of navy shell boots from Rider and while my boots fit fine length and width wise, I have very low volume feet (low instep+very flat).

I tried the pen method which didn't do much as, on the mid to outer portion of my instep, the leather creases oddly. I'm not sure how to describe it but I've attached a picture of my foot when flexed.

I've tried insoles but they make no difference and even thin insoles make the boot incredibly tight since there isn't space between the top of my foot and the leather. I haven't tried thick socks, but midweight socks leave little room as it is. Is it just a poor match between the shape of my foot and the last?

Are there any insoles that specifically add volume to the outside portion of the foot, or that would raise my instep?

Additionally, I dropped a heavy box on my left foot at work, and it landed right along my toe joint crease. As a result, there is a sharp crease rather than a roll and no amount of deer bone usage has been able to reduce it.

I appreciate any advice.

 

[ThinkDerm]



Is there a way to change the rolls in shell? I recently received a pair of navy shell boots from Rider and while my boots fit fine length and width wise, I have very low volume feet (low instep+very flat).

I tried the pen method which didn't do much as, on the mid to outer portion of my instep, the leather creases oddly. I'm not sure how to describe it but I've attached a picture of my foot when flexed.

I've tried insoles but they make no difference and even thin insoles make the boot incredibly tight since there isn't space between the top of my foot and the leather. I haven't tried thick socks, but midweight socks leave little room as it is. Is it just a poor match between the shape of my foot and the last?

Are there any insoles that specifically add volume to the outside portion of the foot, or that would raise my instep?

Additionally, I dropped a heavy box on my left foot at work, and it landed right along my toe joint crease. As a result, there is a sharp crease rather than a roll and no amount of deer bone usage has been able to reduce it.

I appreciate any advice.

shoe trees and bone it

they look like they have too much volume though

 

[El Argentino]

I agree. Looks like they're just physically too big for your foot.

 

[smfdoc]

I have some new shell shoes coming tomorrow and I am wondering what break-in advice experienced shell wearers can offer? I know to wear them on carpet only to test the fit, but at some point they have to get out in the world. Should they be worn straight out of the box or should they prepped in some way? My other shell shoes were already broken in when I bought them, so this will be a new experience for me.

 

[smfdoc]

Quote:
I search Ebay for Florsheim cordovan. I look for Hanover too.
Carmina, J Crew and Leather Soul are also on my list, just to name a few.
From Alden to Zenga I search from A to Z.
And even though I find a few great pairs, none of them fit me.

So when at last I find my size, and at a price I can afford.
I’ve learned to act immediately to the impulse I can’t ignore.
Because if I wait to give it thought and to weigh the pros and cons,
I’ve learned that when I finally log back on the @#$%^ *&^% things are gone.

 

[Churchill W]



I have some new shell shoes coming tomorrow and I am wondering what break-in advice experienced shell wearers can offer? I know to wear them on carpet only to test the fit, but at some point they have to get out in the world. Should they be worn straight out of the box or should they prepped in some way? My other shell shoes were already broken in when I bought them, so this will be a new experience for me.

Should be pretty much the same as new calf shoes.

 

[coolarrow]

I have some new shell shoes coming tomorrow and I am wondering what break-in advice experienced shell wearers can offer? I know to wear them on carpet only to test the fit, but at some point they have to get out in the world. Should they be worn straight out of the box or should they prepped in some way? My other shell shoes were already broken in when I bought them, so this will be a new experience for me.

I try to wear them on carpet for about 1 hr. Some guys will go 3 nights of 1 hr wears, but I can't wait to wear mine!

 

[Deusis]

Just picked these up yesterday! Vass Antic Cognac Shell Cordovan U-Cap with a Galway-inspired shaft, P2 last, 270 goyser welt with Vibram Commando sole.

 

[jcman311]

Very nice!

 

[NewStart]

Stunning @Deusis

 

[shunted22]

Carmina Cognac LWBs today - first wear

 

[Watchman1]

Gentlemen,

My newest acquisition is the Carmina U-Wing on Rain Last in Cognac Shell Cordovan:

Happy Friday!

 

[TtownMD]

At Watchman1 those are lovely congrats

were did you end up buying them from?