Hey Simon! Cordovan will not really stretch on its own. Hate cramped toes. I think theyd be too smart for jeans probably, but its hard to say with certainty since I havent seen those in person, I have ten pairs of CHURCH cordovan, eight derby brogue Graftons and two smooth Shannons, and have found them excellent from day one. Or other reason? And it can look great! So, thats not recommended. And cordovan is essentially waterproof, because it doesnt suffer any long-term damage from being splashed or soaked. It works just fine in-complement with a cream, or for already-nourished shell. Thank you! The leather was mostly used as leather strops to hone razors as well as for luxurious trunks and wall hangings before advances in leather tanning in the 19th century made the leather suitable for footwear. Best Custom Shell Cordovan: Rancourt & Co. Rancourt & Co. Made-to-Order Cordovan Highlights. I would sincerely appreciate your guidance as I am currently deciding which way to go for a pair of cordovan tassel loafers. Thanks. The aging process of leather shoes is something a shoe connoisseur relishes. https://thearmoury.com/products/hudson-tassel-loafer?variant=32131236102215 This process leaves the material with a very high . These Alden on the Aberdeen last are size 9 US, so roughly 8 UK, D width. great post, as we are used to it! Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. Just use it very sparingly, as cordovan doesnt really need it much. Im normally an 8.5 in UK shoes, and I went for a 9.5 in the Barrie. I have been thinking of getting a pair of cordovan shoes to wear with semi-formal attire. The understated look and outstanding durability of the shoes have made them a favorite of traditional menswear retailers in the U.S. for years. 2. Take care. Thoughts on grained cordovan? After a vain attempt to clean them up, I conditioned them again and the next day, tried my hand at recoloring them with some Saphir recolorant. Follow him here. It is definitely a breakdown of the surface. Hi Simon, I think the classic penny from Alden is on the Van last, not Barrie. Connoisseurs sometimes notice them and appreciatively comment. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Would you consider adding any cordovan accessories? Also coating treated cordovan quite easily gets water stains and that type of thing, though not to the same extent as natural shell, and usually a bit easier to get back to a good looking state. 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. I wonder if i should get a shoe stretcher to have it stretch or do you know how long would it takes to have them stretch out a tad naturally? Would you advise to work with black cream to darken it? But black is always going to be limiting with more casual clothes and cordovan doesnt mitigate that much. Of course, there is also the much broader point that killing animals to use their meat or skin doesnt mean you dont respect them. I just might get a pair.. they look great with Denim. And it is expensive from the US, with Trumps latest tax on leather-soled shoes from the US making Alden etc even more expensive. They look slimmer on you than usual. Ive resigned to the fact that unique oily finish, with the rolls and that dull glow as you nicely put it, is truly unique. Plus, the tanning process involved with shell cordovan is more intense than typical leathers, adding another layer of cost. As there is no chance to try on any of these shoes in calf, I thought I ask here Thanks in advance! What is your take on Crockett and Jones Bradford (Cordovan). On the waviness, are you keeping shoe trees in them after wear? 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. Do you wear your loafers a half size larger than your jumper boots? As to belt, I wear a dark-brown leather most of the time, or even a black if its a smarter shoe/look. Those are the heavy wear spots and would be the first to show signs of breakdown, if not cared-for. These have been so informative since I found your site about 2 years ago. I prefer them with wider trousers, or shorts. Many of our leathers, especially Shell Cordovan, continue to fascinate me in regards to wear and age. As Nick Horween told us. At the very least, if you think that on leather for shoes, you should be a vegetarian. 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. Simon Crompton As too much of any of these, will quickly clump or slough off the shine. Crockett & Jones has several boot models and perhaps even a shoe or two available in cordovan. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ive had my Alden/Brooks tassels in #8 for more than ten years now, resoled probably three or four times. Is this your recommended maintenance for all shoes, or should calf leather sit in trees overnight before shining? Cleverley made me some boots with cordovan around the bottom and a hatch grain calf at the top. 1. 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. Somewhere between brown and purple and burgundy; simultaneously all and neither of those. This means it will not polish. Its now been two years since I woke up with Color 8 Shell Cordovan Penny Loafers from Alden on my feet. More than one cordwainer has told me that he didnt like working with it. Some shell will spot at the sight of rain, while others (even the same maker and tannery) will soak it up and keep clear of spots, like nothing happened. 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? Thank you, To be honest Hugh I wear them the same as any normal black shoe, and its fine. This makes it noticeably more difficult to break in than calfskin and unless youre considering a shell cordovan belt, watch strap or leather wallet, youre gonna feel it. Notice the lightening of the leather and . They looked like E.T. 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. do you think the full strap in calf is easier to wear in and adapts faster? Further complicating matters is their custom retailer program whereby they create unique configurations for some of their retailers. I recommend 1-2 thin layers of wax, before starting the buffing process. In addition to limited supply, shell cordovan requires an intense tanning process that can take six months to produce. Great read and nice pictures as always. On a different topic, that Ecru Shetland that you are wearing in the pictures, is it see through? I was looking at these pair of boots from Alden https://www.brogueshop.com/collections/shell-cordovan-1/products/alden-x-brogue-ruby-hill-boot-1 to wear with my https://thearmoury.com/products/the-armoury-by-nigel-cabourn-5-pocket-denim-jeans?variant=17728986677319 and my https://therealmccoys.com/collections/bottoms/products/001xx-washed Jeans. Speaking of black, I bought those EG loafers in black cordovan largely for its toughness, but it doesnt have the same variation as colour 8, and therefore charm. As Im looking for a low vamp tassel loafer, itd be lovely to hear your thoughts. Whatever yours was, it probably wasnt made from shell cordovan leather. Is this ill advised for a first loafer? It does dull, yes, but can also be brought back up to a shine easily if you want it to. Ah, I see. They do not offer the highest level of finish and that which they do produce is inconsistent. Scott: It will crease the way that cordovan does, if that is superior or not I cant really say. Kind of like the abrasions you can get on suede where you get light streaks in the nap. If it had to be me, what would I do differently? Or did you size down 1/2 on the barrie? Id wear a wider trouser probably, and lean into that style. Does the colour 8 vary that much from pair to pair? Someone made this comment above Alex. If you want another recommendation, look at the handful that Crocketts have in cordovan. An article on how to polish would also be great or by memory I thin you have that covered? Thank you kindly. No need to apply any. Hi, Most stock the classic penny, on the Van last, and the US stores arent allowed to ship outside of the country. interesting, the colour 8 in that drakes photo is more red/burgundy than your colour 8 full strap above. I especially enjoy it punched and brogued. Yes, I think makers that arent used to it will avoid it if they can. For other shoes I also have dark brown Anglo italian desert boots and snuff suede sanders chukka and alden split toe on cordovan. Alden seem to have a large love-hate following online which has so far made me steer clear of them (even though I really like the darker shade of their col 8), but Ive been looking to purchase a pair of cordovan loafers a while now myself. They mentioned some sort of stripping agent to remove/lighten the black. how would you compare your EG (pictured above), the classic Alden tassel loafer on the Aberdeen last and the full strap in terms of the vamp? Its usually mostly a combination of availability and then fashion. I will confess (and so would my father) that we have many more fine pairs of shoes than one deserves. No, this was a slimmer prototype I was trying. Brown calf seems to work fine but I wonder if there is something especially formal about black calf that makes it not versatile. 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. Other leather shoes Ive owned have stretched enough to require an insert or thicker socks to keep from sliding. Carmina uses JR Redenbach oak bark tanned soles, which are considered some of the finest, comparable to Bakers, and used in Edward Greens shoes. Hi Simon, For years I read how fantastic Cordovan was in Rain, and my only pair Anthony Cleverly stained like mad, and was confused. Dont think Im the only good source about cordovan though . Any thought / insight would be much appreciated (and justified by the title of this article;). Ive seen and worn many shoes over the years that were called burgundy, oxblood, or something similar, but I always felt they had nothing to recommend them over black or brown. Thanks! 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. No I didnt have that issue with this Trunk one. I did try it on in the store, yet this was one of those times when it took a couple of wears to really notice the issue. As a long time fan of both Alden and Cordovan, Im glad to see youre a convert. On the contrary, I found Carminas work to be much cleaner in the pairs Ive checked. Thats worth a read for detail on what cordovan actually is - more a membrane than a skin - and the work that goes into tanning it. Your BB were by Alden and pretty sure all Alden Shell Cordovan has this acrylic finish, most others dont add that to their shell. I purchased them at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco during a close-out at a substantial discount about 10 years ago. 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. Hi Simon, 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. Its something I will look at correcting at some point, perhaps by stretching them a little. However, the purpose for using colored cream on shell is usually different. Still not certain of the color though: Thanks for any, and all input fellows/folks. Thats due to the way shell cordovan is made. Thank you! Hi Simon, quick question, are your full strap loafers on the Aberdeen the same size as your jumper boots on the Barrie last? There was nothing wrong with them (although they were a bit stiffer than calf) but, for the price, they were just a bit underwhelming and I occasionally felt the need to tell people they were Cordovan. Simon's books and product collaborations are available to buy through the Permanent Style shop. As many Americans of my generation did (and still do) we wore tassel loafers with pin and chalk stripe suits in classic corporate settings. I often get asked "how do I remove the water spots/welts from my shoes from the rain?" Im somewhat surprised that youve gotten over this aspect yourself and somewhat wish I could follow suit. Much appreciated. Dark brown suede is versatile and I love it, but not quite the same edge to it. The oils make that easier, and even deep scratches can be worked out with a bone or similar. To start with, both use Horweem cordovan. This is a personal preference. Thank you for a most interesting article. Genuine Shell Cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. They obviously look different, but wondering whether youd have them in the same category as not being obviously better than brown or black. Can you just let your shell breathe, take a beating, and patina away? All my other pairs are dark brown suede or traditional calf (black/brown). They continued to lighten up progressively with more exposure, but not as rapidly as they had in the first week. If it were you, what do you think you would have done? Unlined with some decorative stitching. : Everything. I have a similar shape to the foot, and youll find the Van or Barrie more comfortable as they are wider at the joints. Unlined cordovan loafers. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. Grain leather requires filling in the pores beforehand, whereas shell cordovan does not. May I ask what pair of Blackhorse Denim you are wearing in the photos? A grain Piccadilly can still fit with a pair of denimisnt it? Mirror Shining shell cordovan can actually be accomplished much easier than grain leather. Brush it briskly before wearing. If in doubt, Id tend towards this latter fit with something like denim. It is my preferred leather for watch straps. 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. They have the typical waves instead of creases mostly, but also some creases in which the texture of the leather has visibly changed, looking dull and a little pulverized on the surface. I cant put my finger on exactly what makes these distinctly less formal than the Aldens, but theyre also one of Vibergs most formal offerings. Just checking you dont think I am here? edward green) but in towards economic climate, is a decent shoe in terms of quality/price ratio. The problem is I have no chance to try on Aldens in a shop where I live. Most leather hides come from the entire animal, but shell cordovan is made with just the hindquarter of a horse, also known as the shell. Im unsure if I should size up have a size or go with a 7.5. Both fir similarly, though, being quite roomy! #alden #aldenarmy #aldenshoes #aldenpeople #cordovan" I imagine there are more like it. Was there something specific you were concerned about? Same on the eyelets. Many thanks again in advance for your clarification. Have a great day, It will adapt a little bit faster, yes. That Saphir Jucacuir is probably good for color matching, and maybe only for more porous leather. However, I always wear shoes which pinch my toes as my outfit would look proportionally odd if I wore anything that fits my feet well; it would look like I am wearing chunky trainers. I find it difficult to decide between going a full size of half from the regular UK size. When looking at potential alternatives to No.8 that are UK based, do you have a view on EGs nightshade and burgundy options? Theyre really nice. Prototype meaning that its not available on BHL just yet? Welcome to cordovan;-) Ive had the same Aldens as you for at least 15 years. Unfortunately Alden is also quite restrictive about international shipments and you cant order from the US to deliver to the UK. 2023 Ashland Leather. In the winter, I will wipe my shoes with a damp cloth at the end of the day to remove any salt, a Chicago-type climate concern. See above. You make a compelling case. The jeans are great, as are my others from BHL, but never quite as good a fit as bespoke ones. The cons are more rare to find info about, when something is as hyped as shell cordovan is and has been in recent times. I would have figured it to be more formal. Ive been wearing Alden cordovan shoes for thirty years now. Then, lightly dab & swirl stiff waxes, buffing a single droplet of water across the surface, will bring out the highest reflective shine. 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. Would you agree with f.e. I recommend doing it after every wear, if you can. It depends on the last, the model, and any custom features. Still, at shell cordovans current price points, I cant say that Ill be picking up another pair any time soon. Picture: Carmina (Top picture: Vcleat). I have inherited a pair of Church cordovan brogues. While other leathers may over-stretch with time, shell cordovan keeps its shape much better, resulting in a better long-term fit. If you dont own cordovan, or have been put off by it in the past, Id put forward two major arguments. I also do like tassel loafers, but find them a bit hard to wear without appearing somewhat affected (they are a bit unusual and sadly often worn by a certain type of fashion-guy, at least were I am from). And partly that mine have darkened a little with wear. Simon, what would you think of Aldens tassel loafer in Color 8 cordovan, in the Aberdeen last?Leffot has it:https: //leffot.com/brands/alden/563. Your Aldens might look great with suits. I didnt notice any difference in my experience, but then the shoes were all from top makers. Nick Horween has said that most horse hides he gets are from Canada where horses are eaten, so the skins are by products. Both pairs were saddle loafers https://www.crockettandjones.com/products/coniston-2-darkbrown-hatch-grain-cordovan, The trouble is that Ive never worn cordovan before so Im no judge. As you say, a very subtle charm. The production of Horween's Genuine Shell . Thank you. Curious if youve seen the Bit Ivy loafer in Color 16, a deeper burgundy version of Color 8 on pre-order from Leffot? There are lots more things we could say about cordovan: other tanneries, whether the extra expense is worth it, the particular costs of buying Alden in Europe at the moment. I also noticed that the lining leather wore out very quickly. Trying to figure out, do I actually need a pair of cordovan shoes. Maybe inside a humidor??? It benefits hugely from brushing, and from buffing (rubbing). Alden states that they use oak leather soles (likely meaning oak bark-tanned). 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. Viberg Color 8 Shell Cordovan Service Boot via Viberg. Yes, water spotting is common with shell cordovan. For new shell cordovan shoes, you will want to establish a fixed flex-point. And I do like tassels, which is largely personal. How do you feel about the morality and integrity of supporting this? 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. 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. 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. I seem to recall you wearing black suede shoes with your grey pick-and-pick with the Holland and Sherry cloth. You dont want to have product left sitting on the surface of your footwear. Whats good to know is that the cordovan that is delivered from Horween with its natural surface, is very sensitive to water, and easily gets stained and bad looking. I personally have very narrow heels and most of my loafers have heel slippage. 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