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Let's see your cordovan shoes ...
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ManofKent
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I didn't used to be, but it's grown on me. I tend to prefer it in more casual applications, such as chukkas and plain-toe bluchers. It's really only a fluke I ended up with the black balmorals.Originally Posted by DocHolliday
I find it's good to challenge my prejudices. I can't see me seeking cordovan, but perhaps I'll try it if I cme across a pair at an unresistable price.
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I find it's good to challenge my prejudices. I can't see me seeking cordovan, but perhaps I'll try it if I cme across a pair at an unresistable price.Originally Posted by ManofKent
I can see why some folks don't like it, as I always associated it with old-man shoes. But then I sold a few pairs of shell and acquired the shell bals somewhat unintentionally. With time, I started to see the appeal. All my pairs have been bought on pretty deep discount, but now I'd pay a premium for it in the right style.
Doc, what color are the chukkas? And on what last? They look wonderful ... the color is awesome.Originally Posted by srivats
I don't know the last, but the color, IIRC, is Martegani's mahogany. I like it better than the more commonly seen burgundy shell.
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I bought both the AF53 and the AF21 used. I got the AF53 on Superfuture and the AF21 right here in the SF B&S forum. I had been looking for the whiskey longwings for some time. Last fall I e-mailed Alden of Carmel to ask when they would be making another run of that model. Adam told me that it might happen in 2009 but that all the shoes would be reserved for established customers, which I am not. I was lucky that another SF member spotted an old Want to Buy ad that I had forgotten about and offered me the shoes.
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Sky Valet used to carry Carmina and was clearing out its stock about a year ago. The few remaining Carminas were half price. I assume that these are just the standard split-toe offerings. If I recall correctly, they were about $300. Even at a retail of $600, they were probably a good deal. I think Carmina cordovan shoes go for over 500 euros now. I find these more attractive than their Alden counterpart.Originally Posted by zbromer
I visited Sky Valet last year when they were clearing out the Carmina shoes. I passed on a really nice pair of shell monk straps that in hindsight were perfect for me. They were a bit snug so I bought a pair of Alden bluchers instead. I really should have gotten the Carminas.
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Darltons fit weirdly on me, too. The heel is relatively wide, so I need to wear thick socks. I've never had this problem with any other shoe.Originally Posted by Morgan
I have a fit issue with my Darlton's, too. My penny loafers fit best, but my wingtips and plain toe bluchers aren't comfortable for a long period of wear.
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Alarming to see these comments about the Darltons. I've been jonesin' for a pair, but they sound like they'd be a poor fit both in terms of volume and heel width.
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Coincidentally, I wore these Carmina whiskeyish shell ankle boots today. From WAYWRN:
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