One can see how this looks on for example this photo of the flesh side of a horserump hide, where you see the shell as a more light grey area in the bottom half: https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*Sn-Siz4wX_IDteTp. Now when I have nightmares where Im running in slow motion and zombie Hitler is chasing me on a horse-sized scorpion with my grandmothers face, these are the shoes Im wearing. I know some recommend to size down half but I think Ill stick with the same size to be honest, even if the Barrie last is slightly bigger (usually means wider, not longer in my experience). Striking colour similar to the number 8 that you described, extremely comfortable, and surprisingly light feel on the foot for a heavy shoe. I have relatively slim legs compared to my feet width. Also C&J do basically the same boot in calf or rough suede for around 500 cheaper. Looking forward to welcoming you to Atlanta one day. Color 8 is by far the most common color of shell cordovan available. I do have dark raw indigo jeans,olive and khaki chinos and real mccoys beige chinos and later would add ecru jeans. Ive just noticed Are those pressed creases on your jeans? Thank you! Great look. I think that would make them just a tad smarter, while still being casual enough for jeans etc. Some like that sturdiness, while some dislike it and have a hard time breaking in corodovan shoes and getting them comfortable due to this, a bit depending on how sensitive your feet are. Theyre really nice. How much conditioner should I use? Personally, no, I think brown works better though much more brown suede than leather. Saphir . Shell cordovan is a truly rare and unique material, and prices vary, though it hovers around $100 per square foot. They are rugged very low key for Santoni, with treble leather soles and Norwegian welts, and abosolutely bomb proof.Kitzbuhel is an interesting place for clothes shopping, with hand made shoes from Haderer, tailoring from Prader, and Fraunschuh, who manufacture locally, and curate some lovely Italian clothes. But I prefer the styles from Alden. thanks and any advice would be highly appreciated! Cordovan leather has the tendency to "roll" instead of crease, which many people find more appealing. Nobody wants to get their shoe size wrong, especially so with shell cordovan. Fantastic read by the way Simon, thanks for this. Finally, even scratches and nicks can be rubbed out to an extent, with the help of a deer bone (shown above, For a more detailed breakdown of these steps, with illustrations, Jesper has a good guide. Whatever yours was, it probably wasnt made from shell cordovan leather. No need to apply any. Its a bit loose for my liking, worsened with some heel slip. Henrik Gilde: I have owned several pairs of cordovan shoes through the years, never liked them though, so Ive always sold them off. Both were in a burgundy. One, I have a very wide foot, US EEE. I understand Aldens LHS loafer is commonly done on the Van last. How would you compare Alden & Edward Greens Greenwich in Cordovan burgundy? Id wear a wider trouser probably, and lean into that style. Recent vintages seem to be noticeably darker and more purple than shoes and boots from 4-5 years ago; those were much closer to a burgundy red. If and when that eventually happens, Id probably end up with another pair of conservative shoes to make the next investment worth it. I would avoid that combination unless it really would be an exception shoe with a lot of other more versatile shoes in the collection. I have an old pair of C&J Harvards (unlined cordovan pennyloafers btw are all cordovan shoes unlined?) It makes Donald Trump look like a liberal free trader! A jean with a leg that slim looks silly with a normal Alden loafer on the bottom. If I remember correctly, you wear US 9E in EG 184 last. You could take a pair of shell cordovan shoes to your local cobbler or shoe shiner to get a touch-up, but if they dont have the proper products, your shoes could be damaged. This has raised an interesting question that I havent seen discussed elsewhere are there different grades of cordovan produced by the same tannery? What do I regret? I wore them until the welt could not stand up to another repair. Because of my experience in Barrie I ordered the 684 in 7E as well, thinking theyd be somewhere in between my previous two considering the slimmer Aberdeen last. Because cordovan is shiny - it has a natural shine, and one that comes quickly back with buffing - it should be rather smart. Problem is, too, that most people cant wait 12 years for the fit to be right! after Elliots brother found him in the river! Ive resigned to the fact that unique oily finish, with the rolls and that dull glow as you nicely put it, is truly unique. Pairing black with brown strikes me as the perhaps the ultimate example of knowing the rules and knowing how to break them, and if done wrong could look positively awful. It gets compliments often. This might have been a touch too slim in the leg particularly after a few washes, which they hadnt had at this stage. I was a bit disapointed by the colour of the burgundy Aldens that I received recently. Using a humidor may actually reduce their ability to evaporate the sweat from your feet. Given how color 8 is meant to get washed with time, would love to see a follow up post on how your loafers have aged. Hi, Or other reason? But after five or six hours of being out and about in town, they start to hurt. Sep 16, 2008. The 9.5 feels very comfy from the start. I belief you own shoes in both models. Ive also ordered Cordovan belts (other colours). I dont think you should try and match too closely Neil see post here. One thing thats certainly true, is that cordovan can be particularly uncomfortable if the shoe is too tight. Hey Simon! No I wouldnt. A couple of questions if you wouldnt mind: 1. Thanks! The color can always remain more consistent with proper shoe polish, if youd like. The cordovan doesnt break down due to it, but other parts of the shoe can. Sam: Cheers! Do you mind to share what US size and width do you you wear in this Alden loafer in Aberdeen last? If they can be saved, you should do so if you like them. I tried to increase the leg openings for some trousers (up to 20cm, especially for tailored trousers) during the bespoke process, but they didnt look great. Lighter color Shell Cordovan are more difficult to source. I bought the Alden Plain Toe Blucher in Colour 8 at the San Francisco Alden in 2016, and returned to the same shop for the Black version in 2017. I ask because I have a lovely pair of Alden boots on the Grant last, perfect fit. 8? Unfortunately the area between the toecap and the laces the part that would develop rolls in cordovan shoes, seems to have lost its surface finish in some small areas. Im wondering would something like that be useful with wearing with shorts and say black/navy polos? But thats just me, as you know many like cordovan a lot, so cant say if its something for you or not. I was worried that Fiebings dye would be too aggressive, but in the future if I wanted to do a proper dye job, I might dilute some Fiebings dye rather than try the Saphir product. I imagine there are more like it. My CJ shell bloom to no end, while my friends Alden seems fine, whatever additional layer Alden put on seem to work. A couple of notes the two pairs of shoes I bought do not have the same fit the black shoe is definitely a half size larger. As a long time fan of both Alden and Cordovan, Im glad to see youre a convert. Wanted to see what I should expect with more wearings. Unfortunately its completely not what I expected in terms of fit. I think that your review was not that favourable but I think that they have a fantastic shape and combination of materials and sole. Not really Im afraid. Does the shine dull quickly? If it had to be me, what would I do differently? Next time youre in NY it might be worth the 2 hour flight to Atlanta to visit Sid Mashburns flagship store here. Another wonderful post and excellent examples of how to style cordovan shoes. Hi Simon, Dont know if you have seen something like this can this be treated or is it just even cordovan giving up after too much abuse? Traditionally cordovan has not been that popular in the UK probably due to supply (and cost). Then, lightly dab & swirl stiff waxes, buffing a single droplet of water across the surface, will bring out the highest reflective shine. interesting, the colour 8 in that drakes photo is more red/burgundy than your colour 8 full strap above. Crockett & Jones Harvard loafers: Review, Shoes in wet weather: The best ways to prevent rain damage, https://www.drakes.com/usa/shoes/alden-for-drake-s-burgundy-color-8-cordovan-commando-sole-chukka-boot, https://aldenmadison.com/collection/indy-boot-color-8-shell-cordovan-40508h/, https://thearmoury.com/products/hudson-tassel-loafer?variant=32131236102215, https://dieworkwear.com/2018/09/06/the-sophisticated-black-tassel/, https://www.paraboot.com/en/men/boat-shoes/barthmarine-marron-america, https://www.brogueshop.com/collections/shell-cordovan-1/products/alden-x-brogue-ruby-hill-boot-1, https://thearmoury.com/products/the-armoury-by-nigel-cabourn-5-pocket-denim-jeans?variant=17728986677319, https://therealmccoys.com/collections/bottoms/products/001xx-washed, this article on shoes with brown trousers. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. And I prefer the Alden shade of the colour 8 cordovan too. Definitely my favorite shoes. No worries. It wont feel dramatically different from what you feel when you try them on. Is it in general or specifically their cordovan? It also added a layer of love visiting the Horween tannery in Chicago last year (shown below). Hi, Thank you. Ive avoided all creams, but rub and buff with standard kiwi polish and use trees to keep the shape. We use traditional techniques to make beautiful, useful and nearly indestructible leather products. Ask for Jim when you email them. Yes, Ive seen that and it is a nice design. This week: shell cordovan shoes. Ive always somehow found that look somehow silly on me. Is this material superior for avoiding creasing of the straps? Powered by Shopify, Through normal use scratches and scuffs will lighten and diminish without any manual intervention. Only spoons dont come with embedded oils. Hi Simon, quick question, are your full strap loafers on the Aberdeen the same size as your jumper boots on the Barrie last? What is the right fit for it? I find this to be true. Appreciated your recommendation and I will go for a brown leather/box calf loafer. Maybe its my feet which are bit biased towards the outer sides but I had to put in some extra insole in my two twenty year old pairs perhaps eight years ago, as they have become wider and my feet began to slip noticeably. Do you wear your loafers a half size larger than your jumper boots? As many Americans of my generation did (and still do) we wore tassel loafers with pin and chalk stripe suits in classic corporate settings. Which makes it a bit confusing that unlined cordovan loafers is quite common, a model that also some of its buyers cant wear during warmer days at all. Spanish Carmina is one of the brands who treat the cordovan to make it withstand rain better. But I wouldnt use black cream or polish yet. To clean it up, lightly dampen a rag with a small 50/50 mixture of distilled white vinegar and water. In early June, I left them out when it rained a bit. But, if you dont want to treat your shoes after every encounter with rain, cordovan might not be for you. Personally, the single monkstrap in color 8 is my absolute favorite. Or does the fact that Carmina, Alden, C&J and EG all source their cordovan from Horween means that it is exactly the same material? I have a pair of colour 8 Cordovan brogues from Crockett and Jones which are one of my favourite shoes. Can a cordovan upper really add 500 to a boot and be worth it? Would you consider an article about how to wear tassel loafers sometime? Many thanks The problem is I have no chance to try on Aldens in a shop where I live. Follow him here. Is too little a thing? Id find it far too scratchy against the skin with anything less underneath anyway. Just re-read this, I do have to get myself a pair of these! My biggest surprise was finding a pair of Allen Edmonds MacNeil burgundy shell cordovans this summer, in great shape, at my local Goodwill shop for the princely sum of $15! 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