Genuine shell cordovan is durable and takes a high shine making it the perfect choice when you need a boot that looks great and stands the test of time.
Alden cordovan boots review.
One of my pairs of lhs s is an unlined pair of whiskey shells sold by bb.
Alden x brogue venice boot black features plaza last horween black shell cordovan 360 degree flat welt eyelets and hooks commando sole one of our most popular styles.
Is the indy in the shell cordovan basically the same boot and is it worth the extra money.
The process takes up to six months to complete but the result is a beautiful soft leather.
With a price point that starts around 500 some consider alden a gateway shoe while others can spend a lifetime of shoe.
I was considering a pair of danner s but stumbled upon alden s by chance and the shells by choice.
The plaza last made the boot elegant but with the versatile commando sole.
They are my most comfortable pair and they are all pretty darned comfortable.
As others have said return them.
Unboxing a leatherfoot emporium exclusive the alden g6804hc shell cordovan short wing boot in colour 8.
It s the perfect boot to dress up.
Founded in 1884 by charles h.
Alden the massachusetts company refuses to budge from its dedication to quality the best leathers including the hallowed shell cordovan bomb proof goodyear welted construction and remains hellbent on staying true to its time tested models while making just subtle tweaks in collaboration with its tight collection of retailer partners.
They also have calfskin leather shoes which is another type of leather renowned for its looks and lifespan.
I have a number of alden shell cordovan designs in rotation including three pair of lhs s and none of them present a surface appearance as pictured in the op.
Alden shoes quality alden use cordovan leather shells that involve a century old method of vegetable tanning and hand finishing.