Are Paul Stuart's SC shell shoes stamped as such?

[DocHolliday]

No stamp ... but no fine creasing. Have a tendency to create a white film on the vamp. The feel of the leather throws me -- not as textured as my PS calf, but not quite as thick/waxy as my U.S.-made shell. Thoughts?

 

[AlanC]

From those pictures I'd be inclined to say shell. They have that shell sheen to them.

 

[kolecho]

Does it smell like shell?

 

[lee_44106]

I'd say shell.

-no fine creasing
-there's also the tell-tale tracks around the stitching that I've only seen on shells

Also, the only pair of PS shell that I have (#8 penny loafer made by Grenson), also does not have any shell cordovan stampings anywhere.

 

[Sander]

Whatever the material may be, they are beautiful. Surprisingly classic for PS... what does the 'SC' stand for?

 

[zjpj83]

No stampings. I have SC tassel loafers that are not stamped.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by Sander

Whatever the material may be, they are beautiful. Surprisingly classic for PS... what does the 'SC' stand for?

"Stuart's Choice"

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by lee_44106

I'd say shell.

-no fine creasing
-there's also the tell-tale tracks around the stitching that I've only seen on shells

Also, the only pair of PS shell that I have (#8 penny loafer made by Grenson), also does not have any shell cordovan stampings anywhere.
They look like shell to me.

 

[andyw]

I say shell because of the tool marks from the machine rollers at the seams and the gentle rippling at the toe box.

 

[grimslade]

What model are those? Are they discontinued? It looks shell-like at the hinge. Doesn't Manton have black PS captoes?

 

[DocHolliday]

I don't know what model they are, but I presume they're discontinued. I bought 'em from a Bennies sale and they didn't come with their box. They're a little too big for me, and I'm thinking of selling them. I suspect they're shell, but I don't want to misrepresent them.

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I don't know what model they are, but I presume they're discontinued. I bought 'em from a Bennies sale and they didn't come with their box. They're a little too big for me, and I'm thinking of selling them. I suspect they're shell, but I don't want to misrepresent them.

In that case, definitely NOT shell.

 

[Tarmac]

pretty pretty.

Look like shell. I would know for sure after a few minutes of wear, when the creases become just a tad more noticeable. if you want me to "trial wear" them let me know. this service is free.

 

[Luckyguy]

Not that you need another vote; it definitely looks like shell. Good looking shoe, Doc.

~Luckyguy (Alex)

 

[citoyen]

Originally Posted by andyw

I say shell because of the tool marks from the machine rollers at the seams and the gentle rippling at the toe box.

why would this be a sign especially for shell? look at your other leather shoes, you will find those "tool" marks on some and on some not. this is not enough to qualify anything as being shell.

whatsoever, i too think they are shell.