The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[peppercorn78]



Looking good! Where are the black, green, and navy ones?

 

[jhcam8]



My little Vass shell family. Thankfully (for my wallet) these three pretty much cover the shell angle for me.

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Beautiful

 

[jhcam8]



Looking good! Where are the black, green, and navy ones?

hahahaha

 

[polojock615]



Looking good! Where are the black, green, and navy ones?

Old picture. I have black now. The other two are just a pipe dream. If you have a lead on a Strand in walnut shell in 12 EEE let me know.

 

[mdubs]

Hah. Yeah. They sadly are!

 

[Watchman1]

I flat out prefer Alden LWBs because of the variety of widths they offer, not many offer B widths on LWB lasts and fit is key.

-Mike

I totally get that.

This is why I prefer Alden's actually. Not because of their superior...

But, rather the Barrie last in US 10E is one of the best fits for me of all time.

Thanks.

 

[peppercorn78]



I totally get that.

This is why I prefer Alden's actually.  Not because of their superior...

But, rather the Barrie last in US 10E is one of the best fits for me of all time.

Thanks.

It's funny how subjective fit can be. I've spent a lot of money trying to get the Barrie last to fit me, and had nothing but ill luck!

 

[Watchman1]

It's funny how subjective fit can be. I've spent a lot of money trying to get the Barrie last to fit me, and had nothing but ill luck!

Listen to ya boy and go for the 10EEE and/or the 10.5EE.

Trubalance was designed for fat footed gents like you and me. Try that one too.

 

[Watchman1]

Navy shell from AE

These are indeed one of the finest examples of AE shoe making I've ever seen. Wear in good health Sir.

 

[Watchman1]

Old picture. I have black now. The other two are just a pipe dream. If you have a lead on a Strand in walnut shell in 12 EEE let me know.

These are still one of my All Time favs. Walnut Cordovan Strands. (10EEE by the way, a day late and 2 lengths short)

 

[peppercorn78]

And since I know how much folks love AE on here (not), here's my pair for the evening:

 

[watchidiot]



These are indeed one of the finest examples of AE shoe making I've ever seen.  Wear in good health Sir.

Thank you sir!

 

[tanbar]

Shoe Shine Sunday aftermath

Boots L>R: Carmina Natural, Carmina Saddle, C&J Whiskey, Rider Boot Co Natural, Carmina Medium Cognac, Meermin Cherry

Shoes L>R: AE Natural, Rancourt Caramel, Meermin Cognac

 

[clevesinho]

Shoe Shine Sunday aftermath

Boots L>R: Carmina Natural, Carmina Saddle, C&J Whiskey, Rider Boot Co Natural, Carmina Medium Cognac, Meermin Cherry

Shoes L>R: AE Natural, Rancourt Caramel, Meermin Cognac

A fantastic collection, and a fantastic shine on these. Are the Rancourt shoes resoleable?

 

[Saturninus]



Shoe Shine Sunday aftermath

Boots L>R: Carmina Natural, Carmina Saddle, C&J Whiskey, Rider Boot Co Natural, Carmina Medium Cognac, Meermin Cherry

Shoes L>R: AE Natural, Rancourt Caramel, Meermin Cognac

What a collection! What's your method? Saphir renovateur and cordovan cream polish? Or just renovateur? Or something else? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk