Is it in general or specifically their cordovan? Lighter color Shell Cordovan are more difficult to source. I just received my pair and Im not too sure how I feel about them. Cordovan is more durable. This particular pair of shoes is a pair owned by Tom from back in 2001. Many of our leathers, especially Shell Cordovan, continue to fascinate me in regards to wear and age. 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. Either way, dont take out word for it. Prototype meaning that its not available on BHL just yet? But, Im not sure that Id pay $800+ for a new pair. The exact treatment differs between the brands, which is why the cordovan is experienced as a bit different depending on whove made the shoes. Simon I just received a pair of Alden Cordovan chukkas, do you recommend shoe trees for storage? Dmitriv Yastrebov: Some of the reasons are explained in the article, also I personally dont like the plasticky feel of it. Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published. What is the right fit for it? Once you had checked off that first box of Goodyear welted shoes, whether it was the Red Wing Iron Ranger or the Alden Indy boot, the next step in the ascension toward shoe collection mastery was a pair of shell cordovan shoes. What is Shell Cordovan? I would also concur that the break-in period is about on par with non-cord shoes. A couple of questions if you wouldnt mind: 1. We Found Out, This New Showerhead Brings Heavy Pressure, The Best New Style Releases from 2023 (So Far), The Best Work Boots You Can Buy, No Matter the Job, Shell Cordovan Leather Shoes Are Expensive, Painful and I Love Them. Ensure its the correct sizing. But if you have the means to get a pair for yourself (whether thats with an employee discount or not), Id say go for it. After taking them off for the day, use a damp cloth for a quick wipedown. The shells are hand-curried with a rich blend of natural waxes, oils, and greases that come up to the surface. Quite different to what they looked like when new, but even more beutiful. Very interesting the combination of loafers and selvedge denim. I have wanted a pair of cordovan tassel loafers for decades. Cordovan is, generally, easier to look after than calf. I think its up to him. No, this was a slimmer prototype I was trying. Ah, I see. Kirby has a good video on that here, Hello Simon: There are some comments above about those, as well as about the jeans. Find a good cobbler and get to know them a bit. Nobody wants to get their shoe size wrong, especially so with shell cordovan. Brush again, as long as you can stand it. Kind of like the abrasions you can get on suede where you get light streaks in the nap. I guess it might be your feet, but then again I havent worn mine for 12 years either. #alden #aldenarmy #aldenshoes #aldenpeople #cordovan" Cordovan appealed from is durability perspective but the high shine finish always feels way too formal for any casual application. Through normal use scratches and scuffs will lighten and diminish without any manual intervention. Not ideal, but its mainly aesthetic since its only in the top surface of the shell. Can they be resurrected? See comments above on availability in the UK Steven. 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. Been thinking about getting them from gabucci for a while now. It is my preferred leather for watch straps. I dont find the boots heavy. For now, Id recommend going for a more comfortable fit with cordovan, if you have the chance. In early June, I left them out when it rained a bit. r/goodyearwelt Alden Whiskey Shell Longwings . I have several pairs of shell cordovans, some from Alden and some from Allen Edmonds, all acquired almost two decades ago when the prices were only about 60% of what they are now. Some brands makes the shoes with this natural cordovan, some doesnt. Its a nice shoe, but perhaps a little clompy for my style I prefer a split-toe myself. Thank you! The timing could have not been better! I am considering buying a pair of cordovan loafer, but I am not sure, which to go for. Maybe inside a humidor??? Did Trump tax exports of leather soled shoes? How do you find they look against more formal, refined trousers (e.g. What is the least formal outfit someone can wear with a pair of cordovan split toe chukka boots? Unfortunately Alden is also quite restrictive about international shipments and you cant order from the US to deliver to the UK. This was a perfect primer for the unique characteristics of Cordovan. Thanks for another wonderful article! Both fir similarly, though, being quite roomy! You were mentioning the armoury/fukuda lasts. Thanks! Hi Simon, nice to see you moving into this area of things, been a reader for about 8 years now and this is my first time commenting I think. 2. It's tough to break in. In general have a read of the review of their boots here. My two pairs of Cordovan Derbies are now 20 years old and they still have more than enough fat in them. After that, though, the quality of the leather, in particular, its resistance to stretching has meant that theyve molded to my feet without getting too loose. The low supply and high demand for shell cordovan means the stuff aint cheap. so from the above what did the Madison Avenue store did for you? As Nick Horween told us. Its a bit loose for my liking, worsened with some heel slip. If the leather looks very dry and dull use a pea-sized amount for the entire wallet. Most leathers for shoes are by-products of the meat. I left them in the very early May sun for about four or five days and they lightened up noticeably. Any thoughts? 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. Nick Horween has said that most horse hides he gets are from Canada where horses are eaten, so the skins are by products. Beautiful shoes and a perfect fit. Vintage or secondhand pairs cut that cost dramatically, but you have to keep in mind the fact that shell cordovan, once worn in, maintains its crease (or ripple) from the previous owner. Unlined cordovan loafers. . I actually went up a half size on the jumper boots, but that was because I knew Id wear them with really thick socks in winter. I know readers appreciate them too. also since the colour is quite close to cordovan 8, can the shoe be used in situations where cordovan would have been used? Whats the verdict on the jumper boots? The Aberdeen last wasnt available at the time. If you dont own cordovan, or have been put off by it in the past, Id put forward two major arguments. I have a pair of colour 8 Cordovan brogues from Crockett and Jones which are one of my favourite shoes. Look for rips/tears in the shell itself. And, scuffs, are dealt-with through heat and friction rubbing out. Yes thats right. I also have Kirby Allisons cordovan care kit (complete with deer bone) which comes in handy to smooth the ripples a bit. 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. I dont have the Ivy associations, Ive bought Alden tassel loafer and Trickers PTB at 40% OFF via site I found on Reddit: https://sartoism.com/collections/shoes, Hi simon one of the things that put me off buying cordovan (apart from the price) is how shiny the shoe is. Loafers in France are usually either elongated in the Italian style, or chunky (boxy ?) Allow to sit at least 10 minutes (my great grandfather insisted on overnight). Too little product and you just need to catch up with the next conditioning session. 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. Typically, a pair of shoes requires about one and a half shells. Would you say the van or abeerden last is more suitable? P.S. And I do like tassels, which is largely personal. Crockett & Jones Cordovan Highlights. The 9.5 feels very comfy from the start. Very limited grounds for complaint generally, and even then its better to focus on all of the options that are readily available vs. whats not. That's the leather's fat getting expressed through the surface. For me it was Wolverine 1000 Mile boots. This was not easy, and required a trip to the Madison Avenue store in New York. The Carmina styles often seem like a bit of a mismatch to me too smart a style (eg thin welt) for the leather. Some water spots become more difficult to remove if you dont address them quickly. Im not sure how it works out with cordovan, but its rare that leather like this can sustain farming of animals on its own. I wonder if you could give a perhaps cooler perspective. Ive heard about the pencil trickputting a pencil across the vamp of new shell shoes and then flexing them (without walking) a number of times to get nice straight rolls started. Send them to a cobbler who know Church or Cordovan? Please do let me know what are your thoughts on the last and style of this particular boot and how I intend to style it with the pair of jeans I own mentioned here. Ive seen some people in more casual cities pull off balmorals or derby boots like a Galway with quality denim, but Im a little young to pull off that kind of boot in general. Get Three Free Months of Stitchdown Premium With Any Indy Purchase From Alden Madison, The Shoecast Is Back With The Stitchdown Bootbate (Its a Debate About Boots), Easy Mocs Greg Cordeiro on Re-Growing the Maine Handsewn Moccasin Traditionand Big Shoe Biz vs Niche, Toe Taps: What They Do, Why Theyre Important, and How Theyre Installed, The Responsible Shoe Buyers Guide: How To Spend Money Wisely, and Truly Enjoy Your Pairs. Posted by LS. Im afraid not, no. They just so happen to make some stuff for shell cordovan. 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. Agree on the color and the versatility in this post. Im a little particular about a belt being similar i colour to the shoe colour. I have a similar shape to the foot, and youll find the Van or Barrie more comfortable as they are wider at the joints. Is this correct? Ive just noticed Are those pressed creases on your jeans? One of the biggest such sites in the world, it receives up to 500,000 page views a month. I find this to be true. Only spoons dont come with embedded oils. Perhaps that loafers look different on different bodytypes. Your Aldens might look great with suits. My pair looks more like a brown with a reddish undertone. Above all, each piece is different. It seems both are in fact lower maintenance than calf leather. It is all essentially corium. great post, as we are used to it! Thank you for a most interesting article. Would you not wear that with these jeans /similarly narrow trousers? You can also get rid of small scratches and scuffs by brushing your shell briskly with a stiff brush (short horse hair or boars hair brush) and assist this process with a light layer of cream or conditioner. All of them stand out a lot, and you wouldnt get anything like that on a smart shoe. (This is not a feature of the shoe a sort of suede and cordovan shoe. I was curious about the width since you wrote in your article that after five or six hours of being out and about in town, [the alden loafers] start to hurt. Cordovan is, generally, easier to look after than calf. Its certainly thicker than calf. My C&Js are already quite snug fit and are all made of calf skin. Finally, even scratches and nicks can be rubbed out to an extent, with the help of a deer bone (shown above, at Ludwig Reiter). However, theres a few downsides of cordovan that some might not know about, which can be good to be aware of if you are an aspiring cordovan shoe buyer. Compared to other leather shoes Ive owned (a pair of Wolverine 1000 Mile shoes in brown Chromexcel leather, another pair of Alden penny loafers in snuff suede, a pair of Herms calfskin leather boots, among others), breaking in this pair of loafers was difficult. The quality of Aldens soles is rather poor. Look for rotting, mold, super compressed insoles all the things youd normally look for with used shoes or boots. Shell Cordovan is a very specific type of leather that comes from the shell membrane of a horse butt. Shell cordovan has a number of advantages over traditional cowhide. Id definitely go for the Alden tassel loafer, as that would add something genuinely different to what you already have. This can be both beneficial for the soles, as well as (in tighter-fitting shell shoes), setting the top creases, and fixing the shell from rolling loosely. Those are extremely difficult or impossible to repair. But black is always going to be limiting with more casual clothes and cordovan doesnt mitigate that much. It makes Donald Trump look like a liberal free trader! Cordovan always seemed a little dull by comparison. Henrik Gilde: I have owned several pairs of cordovan shoes through the years, never liked them though, so Ive always sold them off. Im wearing with Black or Blue Blackhorse Lane E8. Thanks. 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! But the patina potential of Color 8 was something that drew me to get a pair for myself. A decent page on this is here https://stridewise.com/is-cordovan-leather/. My feet get very hot, and Ive noticed a small difference in my boots, but certainly nothing in my loafers. PS Presents 23: Arterton, LEJ, Marrkt, Fox and Rubato, Click on an image to enlarge. Correct me if Im wrong, but havent I seen you wear suede shoes with pretty smart suits? Cleverley made me some boots with cordovan around the bottom and a hatch grain calf at the top. For reference, I already have Belgravias in dark oak, black calf, dark brown suede and snuff suede. Just got a pair though I am yet to try it on. Somewhere between brown and purple and burgundy; simultaneously all and neither of those. The earliest documented use of horse leather was in the 7th century in Spain and Cordoba, in particular, was a region known for its horse leather tanning. I think that your review was not that favourable but I think that they have a fantastic shape and combination of materials and sole. 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). I was a bit disapointed by the colour of the burgundy Aldens that I received recently. Yes I think those Vass would have been good had they been the correct size. I have very narrow heels and broader width at the front. Fit is great, love the colour obviously, and the last isnt as round as I thought it might be. As many Americans of my generation did (and still do) we wore tassel loafers with pin and chalk stripe suits in classic corporate settings. Thanks for the reply and advice.Its so nice of you. Unless I want to go the MTO route, Ive got 1 rubber soled option from 6 offerings at Edward Green and 0 from 11 offerings at C&J, which I find puzzling! Heel pads I have found worthless so I am keen to try rogue pad to solve a heel sleep problem. very interesting article, as always. But from what you write here about comfort and opting for the larger size (if in doubt) I figure that I ought to go for the size 8,5/ E rather than trying my luck on a pair in size 8,5 D ? blue shirt, khaki chinos, cordovan loafers I think Id pick those two a loafer and a boot with the choice depending on what style of shoe youre likely to wear most. The Process: Preparing Brush the uppers briskly with a pig bristle brush Repeat with a horse hair brush until all dust and surface dirt is removed Gentle Cleaning Apply the neutral cream in circular motions using a clean cotton cloth with light to medium pressure Ive dug up this old post of yours to find the pros and cons of cordovan, given that C&J have a new boot coming out soon and Im trying to suss if the price is worth it. You could wear most things, the versatility point was more about colours and materials things might look best with. It does vary, and it will darken as you wear them too. Learn how your comment data is processed. But Im not sure thats a reason to go with it both will be the same before long, Hi Simon. If your foot flexes at different points in the shoe from its previous owner, youll end up putting in more ripples in the shoe, deforming its original shape further. I recommend doing it after every wear, if you can. @deshellvedge is that guy from Instagram who has a much better shell cordovan shoe collection than me. This was not easy, and required a trip to the Madison Avenue store in New York. Do you wear your loafers a half size larger than your jumper boots? Privacy Policy. Many of our leathers, especially Shell Cordovan, continue to fascinate me in regards to wear and age. Still, at shell cordovans current price points, I cant say that Ill be picking up another pair any time soon. But I wouldnt use black cream or polish yet. To start with, both use Horweem cordovan. Dear Simon, Although not a number 8, I really like those cordovan Vass. Enjoy. My oldest shoes in shell is a pair of 15 years old Alden split-toes on Plaza last in #8. Black would be best for the suits, and would work with some more casual outfits, but probably not all. That it fits in almost everywhere. Hi Simon, quick question, are your full strap loafers on the Aberdeen the same size as your jumper boots on the Barrie last? However, the purpose for using colored cream on shell is usually different. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. And they feel lovely for most of the day. Is this material superior for avoiding creasing of the straps? Today, its sought after for its durability, luster and is most often seen in high-end shoes and leather goods. Lovely. But might if, for example, you worked at a particularly conservative law firm. Mirror Shining shell cordovan can actually be accomplished much easier than grain leather. Coming up on the PS Shop this Autumn/Winter, Tailoring for travelling: tough, comfortable, plain. I wear them with denim, with chinos, and at the most with flannels and knitwear. Have you seen this article on shoes with brown trousers? A grain Piccadilly can still fit with a pair of denimisnt it? For new shell cordovan shoes, you will want to establish a fixed flex-point. But the full-strap loafers pictured here can pinch horribly. For a more detailed breakdown of these steps, with illustrations, Jesper has a good guide here. This is a personal preference. Alex, To be honest Ive generally preferred the Alden cordovan. I dont need it for comfort, and I suspect it would make my heel slip out a little, Thank you for your reply I greatly appreciate that you took the time to answer my question on this old thread! If and when that eventually happens, Id probably end up with another pair of conservative shoes to make the next investment worth it. Theres no rule here just bear in mind that its a more casual material. i find the low vamp a bit unsuitable for the winters though. Clutch Cafe could probably order them for you. Very well worn. Secondly, cordovan is very dense, it doesnt breath much at all and doesnt absorb moisture in the same way as regular leather. In your article about your Belgravian loafer, you write, that these shoes are your favorite and most versatile shoes. Yes, absolutely. Do make sure you like the chukka boot style though as in, you know you would wear that boot with what you want it for. Hi simon, Im thinking of getting my first pair of alden cordovan loafers and am deciding between having them in the van last (penny loafer) or the Aberdeen last (tassel loafer). And partly that mine have darkened a little with wear. In the US, at least, and speaking solely about each companys cordovan offer, their pricing is very similar. Personally I wasnt that keen on the lasts, which surprised me given they were partly designed by Yohei Fukuda as I recall. Simon Crompton There is no damage to the uppers, but I want to restore the natural shine and color. The color 8 is my favorite but I cant wait to a pair of long wing bluchers in whiskey SC. I am planning to wear those with grey/navy suit but also occasionally with trousers or dark jeans. But Ill leave those for another post, or indeed the comment discussion below. A small amount of cream every few weeks can help soften the leather, and feed it, but dont use too much or youll get white marks in the creases. https://thearmoury.com/products/hudson-tassel-loafer?variant=32131236102215 Shell cordovan doesnt take dyes as easily as other leathers and is limited in its range of colors. I think you could get either snuff suede or cordovan in that case. Bought one years ago and if I apply it like in the Jesper article the only thing I get is get scratches. One thing thats certainly true, is that cordovan can be particularly uncomfortable if the shoe is too tight. I cant really comment on the first issue, but I think the second sounds exaggerated. What do you think? Hi Noel. Yes white marks can appear just from the natural oils in the leather, and its a danger with using cream. Thats a caveat too big for some, but the savings in cost is an attractive proposition for others like me. Same on the eyelets. As you say, a very subtle charm. Maybe Alden uses JR soles as well but, even then, there does not appear to be any advantage to Alden. On the waviness, are you keeping shoe trees in them after wear? Hi Simon As it isnt a skin, it doesnt have a top layer, and so can look almost shadowy, with colours floating beneath the surface. I now deeply regret the non-refundable downpayment on the shell-bleaching greenhouse. And when its grey denim, black shoes actually look best. Color 8 is by far the most common color of shell cordovan available. Safe travels to NY. 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 find it hard to describe as you can tell. Hopefully this clarifies the question! Hi Simon ! Leaving them in the window probably works fine and has less of a chance of beginning some sort of supervillain origin narrative, but for 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. Thanks in advance. I am also fearing they are already past their prime I have a deer bone, the Alden Cordovan polish, etc., but the upper fronts are wavy, and I dont see the patina improving over time. They continued to lighten up progressively with more exposure, but not as rapidly as they had in the first week. Hi, Too much product becomes sticky and attracts dust and dirt. Also like the colour 8 shade that only comes from Alden. Connoisseurs sometimes notice them and appreciatively comment. Would love to see an article on types of shoe leathers (wallets, belts, etc.). Friction rubbing out to sit at least, and you cant order the. 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