Poll: How Many Pairs of Shell Cordovan Shoes Do You Have?

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by BillyMaysHere!

None. Too hot and humid where I live majority of the time, when it isn't I don't want them, I'm too busy getting other types of shoes, ones I personally consider more attractive.

I've noticed no significant temperature between shell cordovan and calfskin shoes.....

 

[cmeisenzahl]

Just one for me, so far. ;-)

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by NoVaguy

I've noticed no significant temperature between shell cordovan and calfskin shoes.....
I haven't either. I wear mine all year.

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by NoVaguy

I've noticed no significant temperature between shell cordovan and calfskin shoes.....

Originally Posted by JayJay

I haven't either. I wear mine all year.
Me, either. Might be a case of cold feet though.

 

[ramuman]

This poll is a fail because the most obvious answer, not enough, isn't on there.

 

[Shikar]

I have more than 1 pair of Shell Shoes, but less than I desire....

Regards.

 

[Tarmac]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

I replied a year ago that I have 3, I still have 3 but different pairs now: RL Darlton Wingtip Alden 954 Monkstrap Alden plaintoe bal #8 edit: Forgot one, RL Darlton plaintoe Still looking for the perfect NOS Florsheim longwing, and Rider Boots are mighty tempting these days.
Update: RL Darlton Wingtip RL Darlton Plaintoe Alden 954 Monkstrap Nettleton Plaintoe Blucher Bostonian Crown Windsor Cigar Loafer Still looking for NOS Florsheims

 

[furo]

Alden black straight cap toe
Alden #8 PTB
Vass Whiskey PTB

I wore the #8 PTBs for a full day of street-walking/shopping with the wife a few days ago, and I now have a terrible sore right on the bone of my heels. I figure it's because it's the only time I've really gone a whole day of constant walking in any of my dress shoes since upgrading my wardrobe...

I wore them again yesterday and was forced to take them off after walking less than a city block. The pain shooting into each one of those spots on my heels was like daggers going in after every step!

Hopefully it's not something I have to deal with permanently

 

[nicad2000]

The number has certainly crept up over the past year...

Martegani mahogany perf captoe with medallion
Alden #8 wingtip
Alden #8 tassle loafer
Alden #8 full strap loafer
Alden ravello full strap loafer
Alden cigar LHS
AE #8 MacNeil longwing

 

[luftvier]

Two pairs. Alden #8 PTBs, bottom left. Florsheim imperials, to the right of the Aldens.

 

[JayJay]

^^^I like your brown longwings. The black shells are nice, too.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by JayJay

^^^I like your brown longwings. The black shells are nice, too.

I just picked up the brown longwings from eBay for $12. They're AEs from the 60s, as far as I can tell. Once I cleaned off the old dirt and polish and then buffed them up, they looked virtually brand new.

Same deal with the shells - eBay for $15 - a quick buff and they're looking great.

Of course, now my "ugly" shoes are getting reamed in another thread...

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by luftvier

I just picked up the brown longwings from eBay for $12. They're AEs from the 60s, as far as I can tell. Once I cleaned off the old dirt and polish and then buffed them up, they looked virtually brand new.

Same deal with the shells - eBay for $15 - a quick buff and they're looking great.

Of course, now my "ugly" shoes are getting reamed in another thread...

Terrific buys!

 

[NewYorkIslander]

I currently own 5 pair:

BBBF Black Longwings
Alden #8 Chukka
Alden #8 Captoe Boot
C&J Captoe
Hanover #8 Longwings

I love all of them. Deeply. Passionately. But amazingly we've yet to conceive.

 

[DrZRM]

I have to change my response from my original answer one to five. See what being part of this forum can do to a person.

My originals were some vintage #8 longwings from ebay

since I've added:

Rider split toes from Francos (I think they were called dark brown)
Alden PNB in #8
C&J for RL Darlton wingtips
Alden Whiskey longwings

Waiting for some Jump Boots for Tom at Leathersoul and I'll take a break.