The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[Iamleven]

Anyone know why these Rare Alden Mahogany shell PTB won't sell? I figured $600 was pretty cheap for these shoes.

 

[peppercorn78]

Anyone know why these Rare Alden Mahogany shell PTB won't sell? I figured $600 was pretty cheap for these shoes.

I would definitely have bought them (my size), except that I have a pair of Carmina cognac PTBs that look absolutely identical to that shade.

 

[Iamleven]

I would definitely have bought them (my size), except that I have a pair of Carmina cognac PTBs that look absolutely identical to that shade.

Does my price seem fair?

 

[peppercorn78]

Does my price seem fair?

Sure. I think it may just be that it's an odd size.

 

[Iamleven]

Sure. I think it may just be that it's an odd size.

yeah it is a wide last in a wide size.

 

[Pliny]

Am I crazy, or does it say up there that this is the 'non-Alden' thread?

 

[Pliny]

Vass cordo - Old English in U last

 

[Jazzmenco]

Does my price seem fair?

Personally I would give them a little TLC, work out the stains on the toes, buff them to a nice shine, put a little edge dressing on them and insert a pair of shoe trees. It will make a big difference.

 

[Iamleven]

Personally I would give them a little TLC, work out the stains on the toes, buff them to a nice shine, put a little edge dressing on them and insert a pair of shoe trees. It will make a big difference.

How do I work out those black stains?

 

[Jazzmenco]

I would try rubbing some renovator on them for starters. I'm sure there are a lot of experts that could chime in.

 

[Deusis]

GMTO Details

If anyone is interested... Rider Boot Co. is doing a GMTO for their Dundalk boot model in Horween Unglazed Natural Shell Cordovan.

I contacted Ron a few weeks ago and asked if we could get a GMTO going in the Dundalk in Unglazed Natural Shell. He did all the work and reached out to Horween to secure this leather. There is enough leather for around 18 pairs and I know 14 or so are already spoken for and I'd bet these remaining pairs will go fast.

This is a 100% up front pre-order with a November (at the latest) delivery.

Regular price is $1,050 but there is a coupon you can use to drop the price down to $750 which is basically a steal. Coupon code is gyw-dundalk to take $300 off the price.

Here are some photos of the pair I ordered over a year ago and here is a post I made about the differences between Unglazed and Glazed Natural Shell Cordovan.

MTO Options

* Size

* Sole: Leather, Lug, or Sestriere

* Lacing (Eyelet Configuration): 4 Eyelets + 3 Speed Hooks, 6 eyelets + 1 Speed Hook, or 7 Eyelets. Hardware will be brass for all these options.

* Storm Welt: Hand cut storm welt or no storm welt

* Inking (Edge Dressing Color): In Tint (closely matches the upper, Natural (raw), Vintage

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Sizing

From the Rider Boot website:

> 42 Last

> Classic, round toed last

> Generally TTS

> Some may need to go a half size up

 

[jet-stream]

Cross-post...

Carmina Adelaides on Simpson last, cognac cordovan (old version of the color).

Second outing and loving them.

 

[jet-stream]

Cross-post from AE thread, brown Strands.

 

[smfdoc]

Natty shell MacNeils today.

 

[Deusis]

The Crockett & Jones Trifecta. Harlechs, Galway 2s, and Lindricks: