The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[flylikeneagle]

Carmina color 4 U-tip boot for Target (drive up) run.

 

[jischwar]

Carmina color 4 U-tip boot for Target (drive up) run.

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Really like this shade of color 4. Was it lighter when you originally got these?

 

[flylikeneagle]

Really like this shade of color 4. Was it lighter when you originally got these?

Thanks. These are practically new. This was my third wear, including two target runs where I just sat in my car. Color hasn't changed, but can look very different under different lighting conditions, angles etc I suppose just like any other shell footwear. Here are a couple of pics from back in January when these were brand new.

 

[jischwar]

Thanks. These are practically new. This was my third wear, including two target runs where I just sat in my car. Color hasn't changed, but can look very different under different lighting conditions, angles etc I suppose just like any other shell footwear. Here are a couple of pics from back in January when these were brand new.

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Ah, super helpful. Thanks! I just know sometimes it can look almost cherry colored.

 

[dfgiop]

Carmina color 4 U-tip boot for Target (drive up) run.

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looking awesome, which last?

 

[Journeyman]

looking awesome, which last?

I'm not @flylikeneagle but I'm guessing Oscar last.

 

[flylikeneagle]

I'm not @flylikeneagle but I'm guessing Oscar last.

Yep, Oscar last

 

[Neville Southall]

Thanks. These are practically new. This was my third wear, including two target runs where I just sat in my car. Color hasn't changed, but can look very different under different lighting conditions, angles etc I suppose just like any other shell footwear. Here are a couple of pics from back in January when these were brand new.

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These are really cool.

 

[flylikeneagle]

Ah, super helpful. Thanks! I just know sometimes it can look almost cherry colored.

Recent color 4 runs appear to be more mid-brown with red undertertones. @nishant and @stephenaf2003 have Color 4 Balways from last fall that are similar to my Carmina. One of several pairs these two fine gentlemen have enabled me to acquire for myself (mine are still in production)

https://www.styleforum.net/threads/enzo-bonafe-handmade-shoes.48068/post-9848884


https://www.styleforum.net/threads/enzo-bonafe-handmade-shoes.48068/post-9848936

 

[jischwar]

Recent color 4 runs appear to be more mid-brown with red undertertones. @nishant and @stephenaf2003 have Color 4 Balways from last fall that are similar to my Carmina. One of several pairs these two fine gentleman have enabled me to acquire for myself (mine are still in production)

Enzo Bonafe Handmade Shoes.

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Enzo Bonafe Handmade Shoes.

I'm hoping that's the color I get!

 

[flylikeneagle]

Brown shell variations. Darkbrown C&J Harlech, Alden Cigar, sun faded C&J (peal) shortwings. The sun's brought out red undertones that I love on the old school Marlow.

 

[jet-stream]

Bourbon Leeds today:

 

[flylikeneagle]

I'm hoping that's the color I get!

I forgot to ask - from which maker did you order your color 4 shoes?

 

[JFWR]

Hey gentlemen, anyone know the quality and history of Taylor Made Imperial shell cordovan shoes?

 

[jischwar]

I forgot to ask - from which maker did you order your color 4 shoes?

In on the GMTO for the Enzo Bonafe Horween Willow Grain #4