The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[stephenaf2003]

Hi All

I was hoping you guys might be interested to hear of a new cordovan venture we have entered into with two English manufacturers. Using English cordovan we have developed a number of styles with Barker and Cheaney. The Barker styles are currently available from our website (see the link to Edward and James in my signature - this is our own brand). The Cheaney styles are very exciting - there are two boots on their way - but we are currently waiting for enough cordovan in order to start the production run.

We are also planning to visit the tannery later this year - we will of course post the details to our sponsor's thread.

As fans of cordovan, I hope you find this post of interest.

Thank you for your time.

Mike

Mike, the link isn’t showing up in your sig

 

[BackInTheJox]

Rancourt unlined color 8 shell pinch pennies.

 

[pediwear]

Mike, the link isn’t showing up in your sig

Thanks @stephenaf2003

The signatures are only allowed to have 5 links in now - but the one to Edward and James is showing up when I view the posts? Can you not see it?

This is the direct link anyway:
https://www.pediwear.co.uk/edwardandjames/cordovan/

 

[elsalvatrucha]

Ohhh, it’s those shoes. Come on man, don’t put that kind of a carrot out in front of a youngster like flipstah. Those are probably a once in a lifetime find. If you ever find something that good again, I’ll be suspicious you’re making deals with the devil.

Man, those things are just beautiful.

Yeah I got pretty lucky with those. I think the original store they were made for has been out of business for decades and some guy either found them in a yard sale / thrift store or never wore them (and wanted to move them quick so had them at a relatively really low price). I think good buys appear once in a while on the usual sites (SF, eBay, Grailed) but you have to be patient. As an example there are few Marlow tassel cordovan on eBay for $400 to $500 right now and some guy is selling the J Crew Alden Cordovan offerings for around $550 on the Alden thread. Obviously everything has to sync up but if you are not in a hurry sometimes it is worth browsing for a bit. And sometimes you bite the bullet and pay full price.

 

[pediwear]

Mike, the link isn’t showing up in your sig

I don’t think signatures show up on the mobile version of the site. I will remember this in future!

 

[ThinkDerm]

A couple years ago you used to be able to find amazing deals on Vass shell. I found my Vass Ravello loafers for $400 NIB with the trees here on the forum. Once in a while you still find good deals. I got these below for $350 + Shipping NIB too from a one-off seller. is an old discontinued model but it is shell and actually think is a cool loafer.

Patience is your best virtue especially if you have way too many shoes. I still pay full retail for some of the shoes but like the bargain hunting of the forum and eBay

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love this loafer. and great vass shell loafer too.

 

[aero25]

I don’t think signatures show up on the mobile version of the site. I will remember this in future!

They do, but only when oriented in landscape, not portrait. So, next time, try turning your device sideways!

 

[madhat]

They do, but only when oriented in landscape, not portrait. So, next time, try turning your device sideways!

*jaw drops*

 

[aero25]

*jaw drops*

Did I miss an opportunity to drop the mic on that one?

 

[madhat]

Did I miss an opportunity to drop the mic on that one?

That was exactly my thought.

 

[stephenaf2003]

I don’t think signatures show up on the mobile version of the site. I will remember this in future!

Yep that’s it.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Thanks @stephenaf2003

The signatures are only allowed to have 5 links in now - but the one to Edward and James is showing up when I view the posts? Can you not see it?

This is the direct link anyway:
https://www.pediwear.co.uk/edwardandjames/cordovan/

Ok, thanks for the direct link.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Yeah I got pretty lucky with those. I think the original store they were made for has been out of business for decades and some guy either found them in a yard sale / thrift store or never wore them (and wanted to move them quick so had them at a relatively really low price). I think good buys appear once in a while on the usual sites (SF, eBay, Grailed) but you have to be patient. As an example there are few Marlow tassel cordovan on eBay for $400 to $500 right now and some guy is selling the J Crew Alden Cordovan offerings for around $550 on the Alden thread. Obviously everything has to sync up but if you are not in a hurry sometimes it is worth browsing for a bit. And sometimes you bite the bullet and pay full price.

Unless those are exotics, those aren’t great prices. #8 regularly shows up at those prices.

But yeah you’re right, if one is very patient and quite diligent, the gems can be found.

 

[ThinkDerm]

Yeah I got pretty lucky with those. I think the original store they were made for has been out of business for decades and some guy either found them in a yard sale / thrift store or never wore them (and wanted to move them quick so had them at a relatively really low price). I think good buys appear once in a while on the usual sites (SF, eBay, Grailed) but you have to be patient. As an example there are few Marlow tassel cordovan on eBay for $400 to $500 right now and some guy is selling the J Crew Alden Cordovan offerings for around $550 on the Alden thread. Obviously everything has to sync up but if you are not in a hurry sometimes it is worth browsing for a bit. And sometimes you bite the bullet and pay full price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Alden...l-strap-Penny-Loafer-0329-10-A-C/222585060167

 

[stephenaf2003]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Alden...l-strap-Penny-Loafer-0329-10-A-C/222585060167

That's a great price, of course those aren't even in the same universe, in terms of the shape @elsalvatrucha found his.

Although I have to say, if those were my size, I'd snatch em up and send them to the factory for recrafting. And I never buy used shoes; but I really like the styling of this shoe, it's a perfect loafer to me. The sewn apron on the typical penny loafer, just doesn't sit well with me.