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Calf as first choice or Cordovan with double sole and brass buckles
calf.
IMO, cordovan is best for beater shoes in chunky lasts with double soles.
Can you elaborate on why? I'm curious.
This is StyleForum yo, make it a double monk boot in chisel lasts with #8 shell cordovan leather and beveled sole and cuban heels. bonus points for using gunmetal color shell cordovan.
It's a waxy leather, a pull up. It's thick and stiff and can take quite a bit off abuse, the tradeoff being that it doesn't breathe particularly well. To me feels like a halfway medium between the stuff that waxy work boots are made out of and normal dress shoes. I think that's part of the reason for it's historical popularity - you can beat the **** out of it, and then give it a brush and it'll look presentable. Certainly the more famous shell models have been casual shoes - the classic #08 longwing is pretty chunky.
I find calf to be more luxurious and elegant for sleek dress shoes - oxfords, sleek monks etc.
OTOH I have seen some nice looking sleek cordovan models - Carmina seems to excel in this department. I can't help but think they'd be as good or better in calf though.
This is StyleForum yo, make it a double monk boot in chisel lasts with #8 shell cordovan leather and beveled sole and cuban heels. bonus points for using gunmetal color shell cordovan.