Genuine shell cordovan shoes

• Mar 19, 2011

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Orgetorix

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Posted these in the Show Us You Shoes thread, but I'll post a few more here. These are made by Alden for Brooks Brothers, color 8 shell, Leisure Handsewn penny loafers. The BB version of this shoe is unlined, which makes it soft as a slipper and oh so comfortable. And somewhat cooler, too, which makes them wearable for much of the summer.

 

• Mar 20, 2011

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Tomasso said:

These two pairs appear to be calf rather than shell.

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Actually, I think they are Corrected Grain calf. I have a pair of Brooks Brothers monkstraps in CG and it has a similiar look to shell cordovan with the signature calf micro-creasing.

 

• Sep 8, 2011

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Some great looking shoes... if anybody is interested, I just posted a pair on the bay for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Bostonian-Crown-Windsor-9-5-E-C-SHELL-CORDOVAN-Rovello-Oxfords-Shoes-/230670313177?_trksid=p5197.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26itu%3DI%252BUA%26otn%3D12%26pmod%3D130563392161%252B380364154755%252B230635106738%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2641242669499921139

 

• Dec 18, 2011

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Matt Deckard

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Just did a write up on my two pairs. Love them both.
Both pairs are Allen Edmonds, I had a special order pair of the Cambridge done on the #1 last due to my need for a larger toe box.
Check it out.

http://deckardsguide.blogspot.com/2011/12/horween-shell-cordovan-is-it-worth.html?m=0

 

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• Dec 18, 2011

• #45

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Just saw this on your blog. Great post!

 

• Dec 21, 2011

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Matt Deckard

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Thanks. Now does anyone else here have Shell Cordovan?

 

• Dec 21, 2011

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Matt Deckard said:

Thanks. Now does anyone else here have Shell Cordovan?

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I have 5 pairs. 2 pairs of Allen Edmonds, 2 pairs of RL/C&J, and 1 pair of Rider boots. I like them quite a bit, but I find that the leather spots up in the rain, so I only wear them on nice days. I'll try and post a few pics eventually.

 

• Dec 22, 2011

• #48

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Some old (but new to me) Nettleton shell longwings:

And some new Alden cigar shell boots:

 

• Dec 27, 2011

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Mighty fine pairs you gents have.

I recognize the BB Aldens from when I worked for BB. Came close to selling a pair one time, but didn't happen.

When you say they are unlined, what do you mean?

 

• Dec 29, 2011

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Beautiful shoes, AlanC. Love the color on those Nettletons.

 

• Dec 29, 2011

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pgoat

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I own Alden's 9571 (long wing) and 4060 (cap toe boot)

 

• Jul 5, 2013

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I'm still loving these shoes... they get look better and better with time. It's time to buff them out again, so i'll post a pic after I get to it.