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[tb43]

Posted in Ae thread also- but excited to get my two new favorite pairs. The color 8 is so dark

 

[iLuveketchup]



I'm looking for some Opinions on wearing or not wearing shell cordovan in the north east today. It's raining and cold. I'll be running errands and in and out of my car. Walking through parking lots etc... Opinions please.

Just my preference, I will be walking all around NYC today and I won't be wearing shell. I'm sure there will be no issues, but given another option, I'd personally chose another i.e. Kudu UI.

 

[Shawnc]



I'm looking for some Opinions on wearing or not wearing shell cordovan in the north east today. It's raining and cold. I'll be running errands and in and out of my car. Walking through parking lots etc... Opinions please.

A little Alden Defender and enjoy!

 

[Kahuna75]

Quote: I would not be wearing something that I typically would wear for dress clothes/suits but a shell Indy or tanker...I say fire away. I have a few pairs of shell boots and shoes that see lots of rain/winter weather.

 

[Shawnc]

Just back from vacation equates to a crazy work week. The weather did provide me the opportunity to change things up a little. Here's a few pic's.....

Tuesday - AoM cigar SW
Wednesday - Leffott Chamois Greenwich (3rd wear in 1.5 years) must wear more often
Thursday - Fran's Boone / Ahonshoes collaboration - Cigar PTB w/brass eyelets
Friday - B&M Snuff WT Boots

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[Watchman1]

Looking Proper as Always @Shawnc

Also, good to see General McArthur boosting the moral of the Alden Army again.

@mcarthur Your Alden's are why I am into the game today, so, thank you Sir.

 

[bm93]

I'm looking for some Opinions on wearing or not wearing shell cordovan in the north east today. It's raining and cold. I'll be running errands and in and out of my car. Walking through parking lots etc... Opinions please.

I honestly don't understand why it's such a big deal to wear shell in the rain. I wore my Alden x J.Crew PCT boots out in the rain the other day and the rain wiped right off without any spotting or anything. To me, shell actually seems to be a pretty good inclement weather material. As others have said, I guess it depends on the type of shoe. I've also heard that spotting tends to be more noticeable with lighter shades of shell.

The way I see it, at the end of the day, they're shoes and they're meant to be enjoyed. The effects rain has on shell are purely aesthetic; it does not affect the integrity of the shoe, and so therefore, I have no problem wearing my shell shoes out, rain or shine. Others may disagree, and that's ok.

 

[Bobbo316]



I honestly don't understand why it's such a big deal to wear shell in the rain. I wore my Alden x J.Crew PCT boots out in the rain the other day and the rain wiped right off without any spotting or anything. To me, shell actually seems to be a pretty good inclement weather material. As others have said, I guess it depends on the type of shoe. I've also heard that spotting tends to be more noticeable with lighter shades of shell. 

The way I see it, at the end of the day, they're shoes and they're meant to be enjoyed. The effects rain has on shell are purely aesthetic; it does not affect the integrity of the shoe, and so therefore, I have no problem wearing my shell shoes out, rain or shine. Others may disagree, and that's ok. 

I wear mine regardless of the weather. I get dressed in the morning and pick a boot/shoe that works best with the outfit. It's ridiculous to me to check if it's raining everyday to coordinate my footwear. They are boots not priceless objects.

 

[JR Magat]

My "Brassvello" LWBs by Mack (Sublime Goods). Unfortunately no sunlight today, and more 'brown' toned than the originals, but I'm looking forward to these develop with wear

 

[kwhitelaw]

^ cost for the conversion?

thanks in advance

 

[Handcuffed]

^I think that shade of ravello is pretty ideal tbh

 

[CTYGGG]

Leather Soul Color #4 4X4 for sale on eBay.

 

[Shawnc]



Looking Proper as Always @Shawnc

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Appreciate it Watchman. Nice ravello Captoes. Can't tell if those are the AoDC w/commando or not but they look great either way. Rarely start thinking about Mondays gear on Saturday, but I think you just inspired me to wear mine on Monday.

My "Brassvello" LWBs by Mack (Sublime Goods). Unfortunately no sunlight today, and more 'brown' toned than the originals, but I'm looking forward to these develop with wear

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Sunlight or not, those look great. I need a catchy name for my cigars with brass. Brassvello flows quite nicely. My compliments to Mack. He did a really nice job.

 

[Kahuna75]

Quote: Since much shell spots and looks like a $2 shoe when it does...pretty sure in some business workplaces that would be frowned upon going to an important meeting in what looks like leopard spotted shoes.

 

[Buddha25]

Does anyone have any shots of Ravello PTB? I would love to see them, especially when aged.