On the contrary, I found Carminas work to be much cleaner in the pairs Ive checked. Cordovan is more durable. Perhaps that loafers look different on different bodytypes. On the waviness, are you keeping shoe trees in them after wear? Is it anything to worry about? Most Eye-Catching Cordovan: Heinrich Dinkelacker. Yes, thats one of the better pros. I'm not entirely sure why they fell out of someone's rotation, but I'm happy they did. Really? The leather (shell cordovan) was immediately prized for its . Plus, the tanning process involved with shell cordovan is more intense than typical leathers, adding another layer of cost. Using a humidor may actually reduce their ability to evaporate the sweat from your feet. and our Any thoughts on the Alden Blutcher Plain Toe cordovan shoes? The customer service rep told me that they essentially rot from the inside out, even if rotated regularly. To clean it up, lightly dampen a rag with a small 50/50 mixture of distilled white vinegar and water. Did Trump tax exports of leather soled shoes? Simon, I have approx. I wouldnt say that Alden is superior in terms of quality. I hoped that the strong June sun that was coming would speed things up. Worth every short term pinch! Posted by LS. Its personal and cultural, like many of these things, but I associate the bit loafer strongly with cheap Gucci ones in the 80s, and all associated knock-offs. Many shell cordovan consumers love the natural patina that develops from the migration of oils and UV fading that occurs over time. A grain Piccadilly can still fit with a pair of denimisnt it? I think those will look great. I have Aldens tassel loafers in their old hunter green suede. See comments above on availability in the UK Steven. 8 pairs of the color 8 from Alden.. but not these loafers. Appreciate the effort and your service for fashion aficionados. Find a good cobbler and get to know them a bit. Personally I dont like bit loafers though. Gabucci in Sweden has the tassel loafer, which is my second-favourite Alden loafer. 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. Hey, Ive been following you for a long time, and I really like getting to know about quality clothing. The timing could have not been better! Was I drowning in cash, my next pair would be more adventurous. 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. Im also a newcomer to shell cordovan, but I am hooked. In my experience, Alden shell cordovan shoes can be rather smart (or not). Alex, To be honest Ive generally preferred the Alden cordovan. Ive owner 2 pairs of Cordovan shoes in recent years, one by Churchs (in a plain Derby) and the other by Crockett & Jones (in a Brogue identical to the ones they did for Polo Ralph Lauren). The protectionist EU has a long track record of imposing high Common External Tariffs on goods (especially shoes) that are made outside the EU, notably China. I recommend 1-2 thin layers of wax, before starting the buffing process. They are among my favourite shoes, as the fit and comfort is great. While other leathers may over-stretch with time, shell cordovan keeps its shape much better, resulting in a better long-term fit. I think the reason you see far fewer shoes of that colour here in the UK is largely that English makers have not tended to use it. I dont like the wider lasts with formal clothing. Cordoba: Thanks! If my shoe size is UK 8.5 and most of my trousers leg openings are 18.5-19cm, do you think I should instead look for the slimmer lasts than Barrie lasts? Would you wear these with a black belt (or just stick to going beltless)? Burgundy calf doesnt quite cut it either. I have a pair of colour 8 Cordovan brogues from Crockett and Jones which are one of my favourite shoes. 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). Later in the day I read this article. Tried half size down to 7.5 and it was quite snug fit with a little tight in the forefoot. Dear Simon! If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. The understated look and outstanding durability of the shoes have made them a favorite of traditional menswear retailers in the U.S. for years. Hmm. Hi, Have a great day, It will adapt a little bit faster, yes. On the other hand, Alden makes some iconic casual shoes which many believe look best sockless and paired with shorts. Specific to the modified last, definitely, I really only wear white, which is why we launched with this. There is no black/purple look that I see from your pair. Yes, Ive seen that and it is a nice design. Thank you! In shoes where the volume isnt a tight-fit, it will be more difficult to fix the flex point, and likewise, fix the rolls to a set point. It is chunkier. It doesnt sound like you need much help from me Chris. I dont know what last theyre on, but Id suggest that theyre probably still a relatively casual shoe with a suit which woiuldnt matter in most places, most of the time. 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! Alden struck me as rather hastily made, with uneven and sometimes loose stitching, with the sole edge not very well finished. Cordovan possesses a natural shine, even without additional products. 1. But then that might also mean your heel slips more. I can wear these in the smartest of corporate/legal office environments in Manhattan and they are often the most appropriate and nicest looking shoes in the building. And ideally a darker no8 shade, but not as big a factor. Yes youre right, those are the Kaans, I dont have any pictures of the Aldens. Viberg Color 8 Shell Cordovan Service Boot via Viberg. I think you have one in suede. (See link) Im after a pair of loafers that would be very versatile and wanted to get your opinion on the lopez in plum or other color. Have you noticed your shell cordovan loafers becoming any more comfortable after wearing them for some time ? Picture: Carmina (Top picture: Vcleat). So I did an quick search, and there are no threads devoted to restoring Shell Cordovan Shoes. Crockett & Jones Cordovan Highlights. Alden is really expensive in my country, whereas to my surprise Allen Edmonds is not. The tanning process takes at least six months. Shell cordovan is prized for its beauty and durability, but with a painful break-in period and steep price tag, is the so-called king of leather worth the fuss? I do like the fact that its all eyelets and I like that in my boots. I find that these spots fade if you just continue to wear and complete regular care. Regions that include horse in their diet are scarce and thats just the beginning of its rarity. Definitely my favorite shoes. Thanks worsteds) compared with denim, cord or chinos (where I imagine the more comfortable home for cordovan, but not necessarily black shoes)? I generally struggle with CJ loafers (only come in one width standard), as I have to go up in size to accomodate my wide forefoot, which leads to a shoe that is a bit too wide at heal. Many thanks And as mentioned, most burgundy/oxblood isnt as nice as the colour 8. Assuming the shoe itself is smart enough, how would the colour 8 cordovan go with a navy or charcoal suit? They may be below the price of the shoes you often wear (e.g. We adapted the tannage slightly by increasing its fat and oil content to make it more supple. Have you got them stretched by cobbler? Saphir . Problem is, too, that most people cant wait 12 years for the fit to be right! Traditionally cordovan has not been that popular in the UK probably due to supply (and cost). Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. See above. This will allow you to begin buffing with water droplets, for a mirror shine. Ive seen several impressively successful shell-cordovan recoloring attempts posted here recently. So, let me explain why. Theyre a prototype so not currently available Im afraid. Yesterday morning I got an email about some Enzo Bonafe loafers in Colour 8 cordovan and I was wondering what is that? I think I will acquire one pair of Alden boots. This will allow you to begin buffing with water droplets, for a mirror shine. You might like it as much as some other folks do. Especially if unlined, this can be noticeable. I'm a relatively recent convert to cordovan, but have come to love it as I've started to wear more casual clothing, and darker colours. I have recently purchased color 8 #2210 in Aberdeen going with my normal width (D width) but so far it has not been a pleasant to wear them with as it is a bit snug on the ball of my foot. Sid and I have talked for a while about doing something. Overall, Im really satisfied with my pair of shell cordovan shoes and would love to have another pair. How do you get your Aldens resoled? Brush, vigorously, for several minutes using a horsehair brush. Normally I wear 8.5 E in all EG lasts. Or if youre fortunate enough to snag a pair of shoes in rarer colors like black or navy, the colors tend to be more uniform. My Alden Tassel Loafers on the Aberdeen last in the E fitting (Aldens widest fitting), are my most comfortable shoes. Thanks Someone made this comment above Alex. Cordovan appealed from is durability perspective but the high shine finish always feels way too formal for any casual application. Cordovan is a thicker and more oiled leather than calf, and as a result ripples more than wrinkles. I rarely wear them with a suit they are not especially sleek or fashionable. You briefly mention white marks that can appear in creases from using cream, but my understanding is that cordovan naturally produces oils that can cause a white film. When you said you wear 8.5E on EG all lasts, I presume you refer to just loafers such as 184 last or including oxford and derby lasts say 202 or 606 last? Though, with all the fats in the leather I have never found it necessary to administer shoe cream or polish. Shell cordovan, that most magical of leathers derived from a horses hindquarters, is also one that stands to benefit most from regular care. I dont find the boots heavy. The leathers do vary between pairs Isidore Horween made this adjustment after the invention of the disposable razor which decreased the demand for razor strops. Burgundy I would worry about how smart it would look with some of the suits. It takes a lot to beat up shell cordovan. Permanent Style is the UK authority on classic and luxury menswear. Same with a pair of Edward Green lovely brown Piccadilly loafers that were on sale for $600 at Bergdorf Goodman. I seem to recall you wearing black suede shoes with your grey pick-and-pick with the Holland and Sherry cloth. Loafers in France are usually either elongated in the Italian style, or chunky (boxy ?) Maybe stick to wearing the Alden with slightly thick socks and hope the toebox moulds to my feet? Thank you! These stiff waxes will still need to adhere to the shell cordovan. Thank you and much appreciate it! And Ive never really had to start wearing them just a few hours a day - again, unlike some calf shoes. I find it difficult to decide between going a full size of half from the regular UK size. I was in business. I have been thinking of getting a pair of cordovan shoes to wear with semi-formal attire. Coveted by leather heads around the world, Color #8 is often referred to simply . Very nice people though ! The reason is that while the waterproof nature might be the big attraction for you, it isnt for everyone or hasnt been the reason theyve been worn in the past. I do like the fact that its all eyelets and I like that in my boots. You can minimize the likelihood, but can never 100% prevent it. 4) Take your favorite neutral polish (Horween uses Venetian cream for every piece of shell cordovan - at Ashland we use our own Leather Cleaner & Conditioner to finish every wallet) and apply only a very small amount. If yes, what model do you prefer between this prototype and the NW1? . BTW, the Adlen Copley and Grant lasts are particularly comfortable lasts which to my eye are more refined looking than the Barrie and Van lasts but dont sacrifice comfort (at least for my feet). They were the kind of thing a flash salesman would wear. If its something smarter, to wear with tailoring mostly, you might want it as fitted as a regular dress shirt. Whats the best approach? When Trump retaliated against the high Common External Tariffs (e.g. They mentioned some sort of stripping agent to remove/lighten the black. Welcome to cordovan;-) Ive had the same Aldens as you for at least 15 years. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I would have figured it to be more formal. It is definitely a breakdown of the surface. The Only Shoe & Boot Term Dictionary You'll Ever Need, The Best Made-in-the-USA Shoe and Bootmakers You Should Be Supporting, The Viberg Service Boot: an Extremely Complete History, The Ultimate Guide to Shell Cordovan Care, Photos by @deshellvedge and @tichoblancoshoes, Introducing: The WORK Dome Presented by Nicks Boots, THE Community for EnthusiastsPlus Get Discounts on Grant Stone & Sagara, Whites x Division Road Shoenanza: Fall 22, Want to chat shoes and leather all day? And I do like tassels, which is largely personal. Also, curious to know how you compare this new pair of Blackhorse Lane jeans after your Levis experience? Im not sure how it works out with cordovan, but its rare that leather like this can sustain farming of animals on its own. Drakes also has different permutations. That said, there is certainly a look with black loafers, which can be too easily dismissed if we just think of that as formal. Thanks for your reply, Simon. Are these NW1? Again, associations and familiarity. Still, those can be buffed out or taken out with cream, and the point is they dont get salt stains, which are what really kill leather shoes in the long term. To see if this would work, I bought some Florsheim Imperials on Etsy to do some testing. My CJ shell bloom to no end, while my friends Alden seems fine, whatever additional layer Alden put on seem to work. Before it bloom, yes its pretty easy to take care of it, once it starts to bloom takes too much time after a downpour vs. calf. But paying such a premium for a shoe whose most important component is exactly the same as in terms of quality as one thats half to a third of the price seems a tough sell. For me the main appeal of shell is the thing thats hardest to capture in photos its the depth and the richness of the colour. Cordovan always seemed a little dull by comparison. The second pair produced by a well respected British manufacturer were rubbish. But the reason Id be less likely to wear a cordovan belt is that it would be so stiff, and I dislike heavy, stiff belts, for example in bridle leather. @Ross Personally I wasnt that keen on the lasts, which surprised me given they were partly designed by Yohei Fukuda as I recall. Feel free to send me a DM if none of your local retailers will. I like the comfort, the all day wearability. Hi Simon ! Simon why would you be reluctant to buy/wear a belt made of Cordovan ? My father and grandfather owned many pairs and Aldens wingtips and tassel loafers are a tradition amongst us here in New England. I have had a pair of Alden loafers in colour 8 (which you rarely ever see in the wild where I live but feel hopelessly unoriginal after reading this article and the comments) for years and all I needed to do as you say is the occasional brush or rub down with a piece of cloth and keep them on shoe trees. 3) It does soften up a bit, but not a huge amount. Thanks Simon, that is a very important point you make and something Ill need to research, while my mind is still conflicted, that would be the starting point. Hi Simon, The difference for calf is much smaller when its black, Hi Simon Nick Horween has said that most horse hides he gets are from Canada where horses are eaten, so the skins are by products. Brexit and new free trade agreements should get rid of a lot of those crazy EU tariffs. after Elliots brother found him in the river! Perhaps because it is a multi-generation family-owned business with a unionized workforce that sells everything they produce? On dark-brown shoes with suits, I love that combination. Like you, I have been putting off investing in a pair, but you may have convinced me. For a more detailed breakdown of these steps, with illustrations, Jesper has a good guide here. If anything, Id say that Carmina is more cleanly made. Their lasts are generally pretty wide and accommodating. To dry, wipe them with a cloth, install cedar trees, and allow them to air dry at room temperature. Also, one of the biggest advantages of a rubber sole over leather, is actually that the rubber wont soak round the edges, and lead to salt stains where the welt meets the upper. Brian. It is my preferred leather for watch straps. Im not surprised that the Aberdeen last has caused you more discomfort than the Barrie, it is not nearly as forgiving. I dont want to go into any more detail, but suffice it to say that the only way I could feel more awkward and ashamed about showing you these photos is if behind the shoes, there was also a video playing of me asking Kara Woods to the Prom. 9E in the Barrie. Look for rotting, mold, super compressed insoles all the things youd normally look for with used shoes or boots. Hey Rogey, Living in Canada where we have snow (and salt to help melt the snow) for much of the year, Im wondering if cordovan shoes might provide the weather resistance to handle short walks (through a parking lot, to a cafe across the street) while still being smart enough for tailoring in the office. Required fields are marked *. How would you compare no 8 to John Lobbs museum plum color? We prefer to apply this with a finger as it gives more control of where the polish goes. easily my fav shoes for the summers. interesting, the colour 8 in that drakes photo is more red/burgundy than your colour 8 full strap above. Its a little hard to say on the value I think theyre both decent value for what you pay in the US, though Allen Edmonds isnt what it was. I have been talked out of purchasing cordovan shoes by Alden and others because of two issues. More than one cordwainer has told me that he didnt like working with it. I wonder if you could give a perhaps cooler perspective. This is extreme, but show how it can be. One of the reasons I find Color 8 so unique is that I havent found any other red or green hued colour of loafer that is anywhere near as classic or versatile, Many thanks as ever, seems a shame theres not something in that niche a bit closer to home when you think about the additional resource that would have to go into shipping them over! Take care. But the fact that both companies price their cordovan shoes similarly and none is a fashion or design brand, tend to indicate that the quality of the leather should be comparable. They just so happen to make some stuff for shell cordovan. Unfortunately its completely not what I expected in terms of fit. 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. Brush it briskly before wearing. Theres nothing wrong with the shoe, but it can be a bit of a shock if youre not expecting it. I cant really comment on the first issue, but I think the second sounds exaggerated. I have just one question: do we know whether any of the colours in the C&J cordovan range are in fact color no. Thanks. Then, lightly dab & swirl stiff waxes, buffing a single droplet of water across the surface, will bring out the highest reflective shine. Alden certainly do, yes. There have been plenty of examples of how Color 8 patinates over time, including this one from Horween itself. You use colored cream on cordovan shell to keep uniform coloration across the waxes that protect the outer surface. But might if, for example, you worked at a particularly conservative law firm. Lovely. Or did you size down 1/2 on the barrie? The search continues for a boot that can go with nice denim and smarter trousers. Thank you Simon, I would be interested to look into that too. . My Alden Norwegian bluchers feel substantially heavier than, say, calf Dovers from Edward Green. I especially enjoy it punched and brogued. Personally not the biggest fan of cordovan, though for a different reason (total ok with roll vs crease). Both pairs were saddle loafers My 9 c/e in cordovan feels nicely tight after 2 month with some capability of stretching without slipping from the foot while walking. 8? Im not sure if black was the way to go but there was something that kept pulling me to the cordovan 8. Mine are still a good fit, though Im tempted to go a half size up sometime merely because I like the extra room in fit more generally, as discussed in the piece about Anatomica. How do you like to wear your Alden Norwegian bluchers? Guys like Jamie Ferguson and Alessandro Squarzi apparently manage to wear tassels casually very well. When it creases, the paler colour that comes up is like a pale purple or pink (which is surprising for some, and I know puts some off). Trumps protectionism was focused on imposing and raising tariffs. (I do brush them from time to time.). Obviously thats niche interest (perhaps just me) but it could be an opportunity to flex some skills with a different set of constraints. Any particular reason why you sized up in these Aldens? I have a pair of Cordovan shoes from Crockett and Jones, and theyre well constructed, but a more snug fit than Aldens. Am I alone therefore in finding it curious to see its use in loafers and often offered with leather soles? What do you think of cordovan shoes made by UK manufacturers like Crocketts? Some people describe colour 8 as burgundy, but for me its much closer to a mix of purple and black. I see. Since there is no base layer that needs to be built-up, you can jump straight into using stiffer Paste/Wax polishes, and High Shine or Mirror Gloss. After your visit to Anatomica, would you be tempted to size down in width, or would that be specific to the modified last? 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