The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[ducatiti]

I see these have been mentioned in the last few pages. Found these on sale in consignment and did not hesitate for a second at $200. Love these.
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Nice pick up! Please do post pictures after working on them..

Also, still with original soles? Mind posting pics?

Holy cow, you are on a steam roll!!!! On the pre-rolled shoes, they look pretty great post your work. They will instantly crease after a few quick steps, so I wouldn't worry too much about it...




-Mike

Thanks Mike. Can shells could have come from the factory with rolls or can rolls develop without wearing in storage?

Lastly, what's the purpose of a deer bone like I used when they crease right up when worn again?

 

[stijn]

Do you guys condition/polish shells out of the box? I couldn't help it, went Saphir Reno and Cordovan polish. I was bored

Before:

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After:
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Opinion: Straight or Cross lacing for this pair?

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I always brush or polish a new pair out of the box, my Peal & Co boots have the laces straight, I prefer it like that. Personal taste though!

 

[up1911fan]

Looking to sell my Amaretto Shell Wingtip boots. UK8E Llubi last. Brass eyelets and speedhooks, double JR soles. Worn once for a couple hours. $700 shipped CONUS. Box and bags included. PM for more pics. View attachment 1326345

Bumping these up.$575 shipped conus!

 

[stook1]

Natural viberg today

Bonus color 4 carmina yesterday

 

[johng70]

Carmina Bourbon today

 

[flylikeneagle]

Whiskey Harlech

 

[up1911fan]

Whiskey Harlech

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Looks good with the eyelets.

 

[EZB]

Cross posting these a lot today. Double JR takes a while to break in.

 

[PhiloVance]

Have these C&Js for Peal boots in No. 8 shell in US 9.5D if anyone is interested.

 

[Berto1]

 

[up1911fan]

Dropping these Carminas to $525, final drop. UK8E Llubi last, double JR, Amaretto Shell Cordovan. 1 wear.

 

[Ripmoff]

Hey guys, cross posting this from: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/antonio-meccariello-shoes.316071/page-383

Hello everyone, i mailed Antonio Meccariello recently about wether hed be interested in trying to create a pair of seamless cordovan wholecuts. His team responeded that he would be willing to try to see if he could make this, but that he would need some cordovan sent to him. They also asked if anyone would really be interested in buying this if it came out a success, so i thought i'd ask here, where i have learned a whole lot of all i know about shoes and cobblers.

What do you guys think, would anyone be interested in this, also does anyone know of a good place to buy horween cordovan?

 

[ThinkDerm]

Hey guys, cross posting this from: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/antonio-meccariello-shoes.316071/page-383

Hello everyone, i mailed Antonio Meccariello recently about wether hed be interested in trying to create a pair of seamless cordovan wholecuts. His team responeded that he would be willing to try to see if he could make this, but that he would need some cordovan sent to him. They also asked if anyone would really be interested in buying this if it came out a success, so i thought i'd ask here, where i have learned a whole lot of all i know about shoes and cobblers.

What do you guys think, would anyone be interested in this, also does anyone know of a good place to buy horween cordovan?

depends on look and pricing. likely more interested in seamless chukkas.

AA Crack sells cordovan

 

[Ripmoff]

depends on look and pricing. likely more interested in seamless chukkas.

AA Crack sells cordovan

Thank you

 

[Coffandcig]

AE First Ave