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Old 17 August 2012, 01:56 AM   #1
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For those who like or are considering a pair of Cordovan shoes
What you waiting for?

http://player.vimeo.com/video/4814754
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:01 AM   #2
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:34 AM   #3
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Worn Allen Edmonds cordovan for years. Never been disappointed
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Old 17 August 2012, 04:39 AM   #4
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Old 17 August 2012, 05:26 AM   #5
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I have several pairs in different styles. Love 'em.
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Old 17 August 2012, 07:22 AM   #6
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Old 17 August 2012, 07:48 AM   #7
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Interesting.

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Old 17 August 2012, 09:10 AM   #8
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Wow, that was great.

I have been contemplating a pair of shell cordovan Alden boots from Leather Soul the next time they take a special order.
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Old 17 August 2012, 09:13 AM   #9
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Wow, that was great.

I have been contemplating a pair of shell cordovan Alden boots from Leather Soul the next time they take a special order.
Their regular Indy's aint half bad either.
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:14 PM   #10
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Their regular Indy's aint half bad either.
Yeah, but I want a commando rubber half sole for the Colorado winters.
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:09 PM   #11
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Yeah, but I want a commando rubber half sole for the Colorado winters.
They have the Alden Men's Indy Boot High Top Blucher Workboot in Dark Brown Kudu Style #: 404 which has a commando rubber sole.

They also have the Alden Men's Indy Boot High Top Blucher Workboot
Style #: 40513HC is made with commando sole. Chamois upper is a heavily oiled upper providing additional protection in wet weather, not waterproof.

Both of these can be purchased thru TheShoeMart.com
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:43 PM   #12
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looks comfy as hell...

here are my boots i bought in Dallas...

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Old 17 August 2012, 09:19 PM   #13
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I've been wanting a pair of the Alden 6244F tan suede Unlined Flex sole loafer.

The cordovan boots are neat, but my fingers don't like shoelaces.
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Old 17 August 2012, 09:59 PM   #14
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hi i have a pair of red wing #1911 made from horween chromexcel leather. they have a commando half sole.
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Old 17 August 2012, 10:53 PM   #15
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hi i have a pair of red wing #1911 made from horween chromexcel leather. they have a commando half sole.
Very nice Johny, great looking boots.
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It kind of pains me to see Horween go throughout their whole process, and then just pass them over to Allen Edmonds.
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It kind of pains me to see Horween go throughout their whole process, and then just pass them over to Allen Edmonds.
Tanners historically handed finished leather to shoemakers, saddlemakers, etc. - it protects them from one or the other firms going bust.
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hi i have a pair of red wing #1911 made from horween chromexcel leather. they have a commando half sole.
Love those

I might just try a pair of those. I know the chromexcel is really good in adverse weather.
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Old 18 August 2012, 12:09 AM   #19
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Love those

I might just try a pair of those. I know the chromexcel is really good in adverse weather.
hi j look for old stock as they changed the leather. #1911=horween. the same style boot but with #9011 is not.
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looks comfy as hell...

here are my boots i bought in Dallas...

for the urban cowboy
Who would have known you had a inner cowboy.
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looks comfy as hell...

here are my boots i bought in Dallas...

for the urban cowboy
That's a pair of bodacious cockroach killers there!
I had a pair in lizard once, but now we have an exterminator visit monthly

Seriously, though - looking good
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Old 18 August 2012, 01:01 AM   #22
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Love those

I might just try a pair of those. I know the chromexcel is really good in adverse weather.
I was going to get some chromexcel Indy's but I couldn't locate any polish for the cromexcel.
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Really like the leather and whole process as well as history of shell Cordovan.

The only snag for me is that they are mainly made in the classic American and British conservative design school while I prefer the Italian designs with pointy tips.

The only ones I found interesting (for my taste) are the boots made by Carmina. http://www.carminashoemaker.com/web/...75,74,73,71,86

Thanks for sharing Dan
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Really like the leather and whole process as well as history of shell Cordovan.

The only snag for me is that they are mainly made in the classic American and British conservative design school while I prefer the Italian designs with pointy tips.

The only ones I found interesting (for my taste) are the boots made by Carmina. http://www.carminashoemaker.com/web/...75,74,73,71,86

Thanks for sharing Dan
Your welcome, and same to you.

Gorgeous looking boots.
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Very interesting & thanks for posting. I'm a big fan of front quarter horsehide for my jackets and often wondered what happened to the rear quarter.
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I bought a pair of loafers from brooks brothers. They're made by Alden. Great shoes.


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Old 18 August 2012, 11:05 AM   #27
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Old 18 August 2012, 12:41 PM   #28
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Dang you all.....

Look what you made me order today....

This forum keeps bleeding me dry
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Old 18 August 2012, 12:46 PM   #29
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Wow, I never knew. I should get a pair now and be buried in them in 40 years or so.
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Old 18 August 2012, 05:42 PM   #30
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looks comfy as hell...

here are my boots i bought in Dallas...

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I got myself a pair of Lucchese that looks almost similar to yours except with no markings at the front. Good looking boots
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