Probably the NW1 in most respects. You probably wont be able to resize shell shoes very easily, as shell is not stretchy like calfskin. After taking them off for the day, use a damp cloth for a quick wipedown. I havent found any to be perfect to be honest, but these from Skolyx are probably the best, particularly if you cut them down (they are quite big) if needed. Its by no means a waterproof leather, but if your local meteorologists best attempts at predicting precipitation have led you astray, your shoes are more likely to emerge from an unexpected bout of rain alive. Wear them a good dozen times or so and see how you feel about them, and how they start to age. Im curious to see how their loafers for example, compare to those by aldens. Burgundy calf doesnt quite cut it either. They were never even close to being as dark as yours, rather a true burgundy. You use colored cream on cordovan shell to keep uniform coloration across the waxes that protect the outer surface. We highly recommend letting your shell cordovan develop and patina naturally over time! A fast brush will not only remove dirt, but the friction will build up heat that brings back oils and shine to the leather. Natural cordovan on a pair of Saint Crispins shoes, after a rainy day. However, I would think carefully about the style. 9E in the Barrie. This week: shell cordovan shoes. I cannot remember polishing them for the last 5 years or so of their life- just a quick rub down. Meaning it might never be available. Given the price of shell cordovan shoes, and the issues with water uncoated/untreated, Im not sure I am gong to rush to get a pair.That said, many shoe aficionados love the materialI remain intrigued As you say, a very subtle charm. (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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Cordovan comes as far as maintenance goes right after suede. Hi what are those abrasions in the crease of the St Crispins? I recommend doing so - with a cloth - before you wear them or when you want them to look particularly good. Yes, I know what you mean. I havent yet added any cordovan footwear to my collection yet, so I found this article intriguing. Thanks! I wore them until the welt could not stand up to another repair. Im not sure how it works out with cordovan, but its rare that leather like this can sustain farming of animals on its own. 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. Designed by Out of the Sandbox. The reason I did that was that Id always found the classic Van-last loafers to be too chunky for me. Unless youre looking for a shade of lavender, though, you should be good. It is chunkier. Never been big on even smart chukkas or chelseas either unfortunately, especially because the Canadian west coast is a relentless sea of Blundstones. But Ive not found it usually takes long to wear in - no longer, really, than the soles you get on a lot of English shoes. Please. Anthony Jones: As long as you are aware of the cons, but still think the pros weigh over, give it a try. 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? Cut the Fat: Wear shell enough and you'll start to notice white streaks forming around the creases. Theyd also be handy in warmer weather, with the PS overshirt in dark brown, white tee and navy BHL chinos for example (you can clearly see me trying to justify them). If were talking about just cordovan in Color 8 colour, then: 1) To an extent, though I think the brown has to be pretty dark and I think would look great dressed up. To reach and expose the shell, the leather is shaved on the flesh side (underside). 278 Likes, 3 Comments - (@matthews.grail) on Instagram: " Blog Alden Brown Alpain Grain Utip(AOC-86) & Alden #8 Shell Cordovan Utip" I understand Aldens LHS loafer is commonly done on the Van last. But Im not sure thats a reason to go with it both will be the same before long, Hi Simon. Ensure its the correct sizing. How do you like to wear your Alden Norwegian bluchers? Picture: Carmina (Top picture: Vcleat). Alden states that they use oak leather soles (likely meaning oak bark-tanned). Viberg Color 8 Shell Cordovan Service Boot via Viberg. If its any consolation, Americans have a smaller shoe industry and less to choose from generally than we do. The colour is, I think a brown/burgundy. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. And they feel lovely for most of the day. Not really to be honest Mike. 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. On the waviness, are you keeping shoe trees in them after wear? 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. Same on the eyelets. Well, it depends a little on how they make, but far more on your size and height. I bought second hand a pair of long wing bluchers that is probably older than me, the leather has developped a wonderful patina and is still going strong (Im actually wearing them today). Allow to dry using the method above . Perhaps better if the toe cap was unbrogued or just a plain toe, or if the edges were dressed a little darker? CHURCH do a first class resole service. How often should I engage in shell cordovan care? Hi Simon, Cheers! You recognise the beauty and usefulness of the leather, its just an ethical question for you. Obviously thats niche interest (perhaps just me) but it could be an opportunity to flex some skills with a different set of constraints. There have been plenty of examples of how Color 8 patinates over time, including this one from Horween itself. It benefits hugely from brushing, and from buffing (rubbing). No, I find the same size works well on everything for me. Thank you! Indeed, some readers thought they were black, when they saw, The colour is particularly appealing too. 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What would you replace that Saphir recolorant with? , this colour 8 makes up about 65% of their cordovan production. I have a pair of Cordovan shoes from Crockett and Jones, and theyre well constructed, but a more snug fit than Aldens. Sometimes boxes make their way back to the factory for short or long term storage - home closets tend to fill up. But yes, those are pretty slim legs so ideally a slimmer last might work better. Its not an Alden thing, by the way - its the same with my Edward Green black cordovan (shown below). Ive used Alden, but Id also recommend Yorkshire Sole I saw a friends repair their on Aldens and it was very good. Additional finish definitely matters I suppose. Grain leather requires filling in the pores beforehand, whereas shell cordovan does not. Thank you for a most interesting article. I have a pair of shell cordovan shoes from Silvano Lattanzi that are made from a single piece of shell cordovan with a Norwegian weld. Yeah done a cordovan care guide, can be found here: https://shoegazing.com/2017/04/02/guide-care-of-cordovan/ ), sole materials and thicknesses, welts, and so on. Simon why would you be reluctant to buy/wear a belt made of Cordovan ? On the other hand, Alden makes some iconic casual shoes which many believe look best sockless and paired with shorts. Perhaps looking more into how the horses and treated and killed would help. Absolutely! I prefer them with wider trousers, or shorts. I think you could get either snuff suede or cordovan in that case. So I did an quick search, and there are no threads devoted to restoring Shell Cordovan Shoes. They have burgundy, dark brown and black Lovely though the Aldens look, the associated hassle and inflated costs of getting them over the pond are significant deterrents for now. Mine are about 7 or 8 years old and have become better with age. 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. Alden (same as yours) or Carmina? Can a cordovan upper really add 500 to a boot and be worth it? Its here where the leather is thickest. This means it will not polish. also since the colour is quite close to cordovan 8, can the shoe be used in situations where cordovan would have been used? Have you got them stretched by cobbler? I'm not entirely sure why they fell out of someone's rotation, but I'm happy they did. Any idea if that actually works? Its almost like youre wearing down and moulding the surface. Ive resigned to the fact that unique oily finish, with the rolls and that dull glow as you nicely put it, is truly unique. Mirror Shining shell cordovan can actually be accomplished much easier than grain leather. Connoisseurs sometimes notice them and appreciatively comment. Sometimes, the people that do so like many farmers Ive met have more respect for the animals than anyone else. worsteds) compared with denim, cord or chinos (where I imagine the more comfortable home for cordovan, but not necessarily black shoes)? Thoughts on grained cordovan? This particular pair of shoes is a pair owned by Tom from back in 2001. I find it difficult to decide between going a full size of half from the regular UK size. 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. It sounds like they maybe havent had shoe trees in them all the time as well? Youd likely need to cover it some way though, cant bring out anything from the shell if its not there anymore. You can see this on some full horserump/horse breech hides, which has the whole grain and the shell left. Id love a new highly versatile boot at around this formality that could last over a decade. Given your helpful thoughts; Ill go w/ the Cordovan. I think its up to him. 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. Sounds so random. And how many of the vegan alternatives are plastics that wont biodegrade. I dont have an email for them handy, but the owner has an insane shell collection and the store sells Alden including special makeups. Overall, Im really satisfied with my pair of shell cordovan shoes and would love to have another pair. Many thanks, Would like to hear which last you find more comfortable. The Carmina styles often seem like a bit of a mismatch to me too smart a style (eg thin welt) for the leather. Remember its already pretty oily. 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I know a lot of people size down half but 99% of the time, sizing down causes a length issue for my toes. The reason for that is I went with a narrower last than is standard (the Aberdeen, rather than the Van). Much appreciated. I live in Atlanta but regularly travel to NY for work and have been trying to plan a work trip for next week to coincide with the NY pop-up; sadly I dont think it will work out but will hopefully get an opportunity next time in NY or London. The leather (shell cordovan) was immediately prized for its . Do you send them back to Aldens factory in the US or do you use a local service? The vamp on the EG is higher than the other two not a lot, but enough to affect the style. The loafers shown above - my Alden full-straps on the Aberdeen last - look almost black in this light. Dark brown suede is versatile and I love it, but not quite the same edge to it. 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. It states Cordovan on the insole. But if you find you have some scratches that you want to remove immediately, and if the. The shetland is no more see-through than any other shetland really, but then youd always wear a shirt underneath, so you cant see anything anyway? Incidentally, which Blackhorse lane model are you jeans Simon? Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. And its a shade I prefer - you can see the difference in my Vass pair above. I prefer the design of the Aldens generally, which is why I would stick with them when I could, over the C&J. Its just really hard for calfskin to compare to. Not only can it become uncomfortable, Ive read about people who have had insoles cracking rather quickly due to the bad breathability of the cordovan shoes and their perspiration breaking down the insole leather. . Agree on the color and the versatility in this post. Are they much higher? If you want a low-vamp tassel, Id look to the Alden one first. Lovely. Hi Simon, somewhat related to Pauls question as well as your more recent post on wearing loafers with jeans, Ive recently become interested in trying black tassel loafers with jeans (dark, selvedge denim). More than one cordwainer has told me that he didnt like working with it. do you think the full strap in calf is easier to wear in and adapts faster? Very well worn. I recently bought a pair of Alden Jumper boots (Barrie last, below) and they were comfortable from day one. I am not sure if there is much variance in the quality of cordovan offered by Horween (as there is, for instance, with European tanneries). The color can always remain more consistent with proper shoe polish, if youd like. That is a great loafer and a versatile colour. Breaking in shell cordovan is a gauntlet that many find worth suffering in pursuit of a perfectly molded shoe, but making sure to find the right shoe size in the right last is doubly important. Maybe Alden uses JR soles as well but, even then, there does not appear to be any advantage to Alden. 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. Thanks again for taking the time to reply. The regular penny is widely stocked, at Trunk and Clutch for example. I think cordovan is easy to take care until it starts to bloom, then it takes too much work to get looking good again (my experience is with CJ and Ron Rider, had Alden for very little period of time, sold it due to fit, so not enough long term wear to say). There is no black/purple look that I see from your pair. and here comes how people doing your job can leverage meaningful portion of business for certain sectorsin this case the clothing industry. Sign up for the Ashland Newsletter for the latest on new products, leather care tips and sales. Thank you! Any comments on these issues? What is Shell Cordovan? The aforementioned techniques with a bone or spoon can help smooth over rough scuffs on the surface of shell cordovan. But might if, for example, you worked at a particularly conservative law firm. But the sole is thicker too. Yes I think those Vass would have been good had they been the correct size. Hi, Just apply a bit of pressure to press the fibers back into place. Andy Vaughn is the brains behind Pure Polish, a complete line of 100% natural and biodegradable shoe care products made in small batches in Bend Oregon. Finished products tend to improve with wear, but also forgotten or dead stock bundles exhibit positive change - excess waxes and oils migrate to the surface, colors deepen and redden, and sun fades or darkens. Looking forward to welcoming you to Atlanta one day. Ah, I see. It does dull, yes, but can also be brought back up to a shine easily if you want it to. 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. Simon, curious to know if you have any thoughts on the last post re: quality of cordovan sourced by makers. 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. That's the leather's fat getting expressed through the surface. Yes, Ive seen that and it is a nice design. Although not a number 8, I really like those cordovan Vass. See here: https://www.drakes.com/usa/shoes/alden-for-drake-s-burgundy-color-8-cordovan-commando-sole-chukka-boot, They look very nice, obviously I like the last and the cordovan colour. It now slightly resembles suede rather than a leather finish. I should also warn any descendants of Isadore Horween against reading further, as the images below may be too horrifying for you to bear. Both fir similarly, though, being quite roomy! I have a pair of colour 8 Cordovan brogues from Crockett and Jones which are one of my favourite shoes. 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. Privacy Policy. But Ill leave those for another post, or indeed the comment discussion below. Understood. Thank you Jesper! Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. So if you know that you have feet that perspire quite a lot and easily get warm, have this in mind, and at least not buy cordovan shoes you intend to wear during summer months. The aging process of leather shoes is something a shoe connoisseur relishes. Thanks. I am glad you have become a convert to shell cordovan, Simon. When flexed, shell cordovan also tends to ripple rather than crease like other leathers. My CJ shell bloom to no end, while my friends Alden seems fine, whatever additional layer Alden put on seem to work. A written apology. Apologies if I might be slightly off-topic, but I couldnt find anywhere more relevant to ask you this question. I guess the cordovan loafer are some day an add on, but for now not what I would wear daily. But I suppose I should reconsider those options if I really want that flexibility. Whether its more casual than cordovan, well the material alone is probably more casual, but cordovan tends to be made into more casual shoes. i find the low vamp a bit unsuitable for the winters though. Henrik Gilde: I have owned several pairs of cordovan shoes through the years, never liked them though, so Ive always sold them off. You also get a nice contrast between hard smoothness where there is reinforcement in the shoe - like the toe and heel - and a highly textured colour change where it bends. after Elliots brother found him in the river! My father and grandfather owned many pairs and Aldens wingtips and tassel loafers are a tradition amongst us here in New England. Also the Cavendish is my first pair of Crocketts and Im now inclined for more. Ive been retired for a few years. Its something I will look at correcting at some point, perhaps by stretching them a little. Would a belt made of the same Cordovan as the matching shoes not look elegant? 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. Hopefully this clarifies the question! Every 10 - 15 wearings, apply a light haze of neutral Creme Cordovan or Venetian Cream sparingly. Thanks Simon! Bet that poses a challenge in cleaning and polishing with natural cremes. Ive used Reship a couple of times before. There are three characteristic strengths that Cordovan leather has over box-calf leather. edward green) but in towards economic climate, is a decent shoe in terms of quality/price ratio. 3) It does soften up a bit, but not a huge amount. Alden certainly do, yes. If I find some really old, beaten up shell shoesshould I buy them? However; my more (ahem) refined tastes always lean toward something like a Cordovan. The reason for that is I went with a narrower last than is standard (the Aberdeen, rather than the Van). Though, with all the fats in the leather I have never found it necessary to administer shoe cream or polish. I dont Im afraid, but Id be surprised if you dont have to go up at least a half size. Brush, vigorously, for several minutes using a horsehair brush. No doubt youve covered this somewhere else. Welcome to cordovan;-) Ive had the same Aldens as you for at least 15 years. But they do have particular ties to the US Northeast, just because they became popular there, and were worn more in that community. Yes thats right. 2. While other leathers may over-stretch with time, shell cordovan keeps its shape much better, resulting in a better long-term fit. Ashland Leather Co. 6.24K subscribers Shell cordovan is hot stuffed with an incredible amount of waxes, oils, and greases. Hi Simon, do you have any recommendations as to where I would be able to get my hands on low vamp alden loafers in the UK? Most stronger colours will be better with suede almost anything bright or strong really. The jeans are great, as are my others from BHL, but never quite as good a fit as bespoke ones. I know its fine for the vast majority of makers and people, but that doesnt necessarily mean it will work for him and you. Id also seen examples of shell exposed to sun lightening up quite a bit. See something like my oundles from Edward Green for example. 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! Thanks! Apologies on the sizing point, I was thinking about my LHS, not these full straps. Im also a newcomer to shell cordovan, but I am hooked. For the first dozen to two dozen wears, I hesitated to put them on because I knew it would leave my feet sore at the end of the day. They obviously look different, but wondering whether youd have them in the same category as not being obviously better than brown or black. Dear Simon, I tried on the same loafer today in size 8,5 E (which is the same size that I use in my EG Piccadillys) and I found that the size was almost perfect. Both. I mean, I see cons, but what exact reasons of yours? Currently at 260, I feel like I cant really beat AEs quality at this price point. Many thanks again in advance for your clarification. Alden Mahogany Shell Cordovan NST . Indeed, traditionally it was considered a formal leather, to wear with tailoring rather than denim. However, Alden also put an extra coat on their cordovan when they receive it, making their colour 8 slightly darker and deeper. Sam: Cheers! I think its because the cordovan is a single, flat colour and so doesnt get as much of the variation of other colours like no 8 shown here. Yes thats right. 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. Although I was just changing browns,I used Fiebings deglazer prior to dyeing. Saphir . Sorry. Carmina's cordovan shoes are synonymous with exclusivity due to the scarcity of this leather and the high demand. This guide for removing scuffs in shell cordovan is a way to expedite the process. Someone made this comment above Alex. Required fields are marked *. I have been talked out of purchasing cordovan shoes by Alden and others because of two issues. Today, its sought after for its durability, luster and is most often seen in high-end shoes and leather goods. Ill have to check some of the online guides further. I dont think Ive seen anybody doing it. A touch more casual basically. I have never liked wearing brown shoes with either navy suits or charcoal suits, as I prefer the shoe to be darker than suit, and therefore opt for black. Who should do this instead of me next time? Very nice people though ! 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