The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[RMB35]

wolverines 1000 mile mahogany shell

 

[oskrusa]

Stunning

Those boots required a lot of Shell; beautiful.

They look great and must feel incredible. How tall from the floor?

Thank you, guys. They indeed have the most shell on my collection.
They are the tallest boots I own, standing at 8 inches from the ground.
Second tallest are the Enzos (almost 7.5" tall), then C&J and coming last are my Aldens.

Here is a comparison, from left to right, Carminas (Cognac), Enzo Bonafe (#4), C&J(#8, love how light it has turned) and Alden(#8, rich purple) :

From the top:

Carminas on the left, EBs on the right:

 

[BagleyBrown]

Thank you, guys. They indeed have the most shell on my collection.
They are the tallest boots I own, standing at 8 inches from the ground.
Second tallest are the Enzos (almost 7.5" tall), then C&J and coming last are my Aldens.

Here is a comparison, from left to right, Carminas (Cognac), Enzo Bonafe (#4), C&J(#8, love how light it has turned) and Alden(#8, rich purple) :
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From the top:
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Carminas on the left, EBs on the right:
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I do not usually love the term shoe Appreciation, but, I am going to make an exception here!

 

[stephenaf2003]

Thank you, guys. They indeed have the most shell on my collection.
They are the tallest boots I own, standing at 8 inches from the ground.
Second tallest are the Enzos (almost 7.5" tall), then C&J and coming last are my Aldens.

Here is a comparison, from left to right, Carminas (Cognac), Enzo Bonafe (#4), C&J(#8, love how light it has turned) and Alden(#8, rich purple) :
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From the top:
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Carminas on the left, EBs on the right:
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Nice, what last are EB’s on?

 

[oskrusa]

Nice, what last are EB’s on?

The EB's are on the 74945 last.

 

[stephenaf2003]

The EB's are on the 74945 last.

Ok, I thought so.

 

[tkebh979]

Some people take their Jeep out in the bush, some people keep them permanently washed and waxed...

To that end... does anyone abuse their shell boots? How do they take regular snow, sleet, and slush?

 

[madhat]

Some people take their Jeep out in the bush, some people keep them permanently washed and waxed...

To that end... does anyone abuse their shell boots? How do they take regular snow, sleet, and slush?

I don't get many opportunities to do such, but I do have a pair of Alden shell that I'm not afraid to do that to.
I know of several people that use their shell in adverse conditions. Plus, it usedto be advertised as a workbook leather. As long as you follow up with a proper cleaning, conditioning, and brushing cycle they'll be fine. You must give them time to dry as with any shoe.

 

[oskrusa]

Some people take their Jeep out in the bush, some people keep them permanently washed and waxed...

To that end... does anyone abuse their shell boots? How do they take regular snow, sleet, and slush?

The only thing I avoid is salty slush.

Salt and the chemicals they put in it have damaged other lesser leather boots I own (Tbh, I would add that I have not cleaned those boots in a timely manner after salt exposure, for very long periods).

I have water spots from rain on some of my shells, but i cannot see them unless I place the boots in front of my face, which is not a normal place for them to be.

I have noticed that the spots go away with time, but I honestly dont care, they are meant to be worn to protect our feet.

 

[mogili222]

Some people take their Jeep out in the bush, some people keep them permanently washed and waxed...

To that end... does anyone abuse their shell boots? How do they take regular snow, sleet, and slush?

I have used my Viberg Unglazed natural derby boots from the beginning of March this year in rain, snow and slush. Just made sure to wipe off any salt at the end of the day.

Here they are when new

More pictures

Three months in..

More pictures

Now..

Even more pictures

Plan to wear these even more this winter.

 

[cxlfinder]

Just returned to US from Barcelona. Picked these up from Carmina showroom while there. First pair of Carminas. Very pleased with quality of these.

 

[scrwl]

Viberg black shell after 20 minutes of cycling in rain.

and after 2 minutes of brushing

 

[scrwl]

Tricker's mogano shell in slush

 

[BackInTheJox]

Just returned to US from Barcelona. Picked these up from Carmina showroom while there. First pair of Carminas. Very pleased with quality of these.

Great shell find, cxlfinder!

 

[BagleyBrown]

Great shell find, cxlfinder!

So, maybe time for a name change!