2011年4月12日 · Cordovan itself is actually not a colour, but a material. There is no "Cordovan Colour" although Cordovan is most commonly burgundy. I think it is understood that we're using "cordovan" as a shorthand for the most popular rendition of cordovan polish, which is …

2013年6月10日 · It would work on what Alden calls ‘colloid number 8’ cordovan which is in turn a very dark eggplant purple that in low light would look almost black. Kiwi Oxblood is a much lighter colour, more like dark cherry red and IIRC was the colour of choice for lads in my youth who had red Doc Marten boots.

2024年12月31日 · Black - The classic color in which all light is absorbed. Black Shell Cordovan has a nice shine to it. Color 8 - Most commonly associated with Burgundy, this is the classic color of Shell Cordovan, and it is not uncommon to see leather shoes called "Cordovan" in color and it will be a burgundy shoe. Alden puts a nice, proprietary finish on it ...

2021年12月16日 · Up for grabs are my beloved soft-toed, 8-eyelet Color 8 Semi-Dress Cordovan Shells from White's, I commissioned these last season and enjoyed the hell out of them, but I just need to make some room these days. Luckily enough, the shell on these is super thick making it perfect with the soft-toe, so you get nice rolls and no unsightly creases.

2024年10月18日 · jong851 submitted a new classified: Alden Shell Cordovan Full Straps Color 8 - Alden Cordovan Full Strap Loafers Color 8 8.5 D Selling Alden Genuine Shell Cordovan Full Strap Loafers Color No. 8. Made in USA. Size US 8.5 D. Aberdeen Last Runs a little large. Have removable tongue pads to...

2023年12月31日 · Black - The classic color in which all light is absorbed. Black Shell Cordovan has a nice shine to it. Color 8 - Most commonly associated with Burgundy, this is the classic color of Shell Cordovan, and it is not uncommon to see leather shoes called "Cordovan" in color and it will be a burgundy shoe. Alden puts a nice, proprietary finish on it ...

2004年11月7日 · It's not so much the color of cordovan I find hard to match -- that is simple -- it's more the plain toe style. Plain toe looks good with suits, because it is formal. But a plain toe with a double sole doesn't look formal to me because it is so bulky. that's the problem.

2024年9月1日 · St. Anger Snare Tone submitted a new classified: Cordovan Color 8 Alden LHS loafers - 10.5 B/D - Preloved cordovan loafers I rather rashly dipped my toe(s) into the world of secondhand Alden without doing my due diligence so doing a bit of ‘catch and release’ with a pair of Color 8 Shell...

2025年1月11日 · thinman submitted a new classified: Alden color 8 Leisure Handsewn loafer, unlined shell cordovan, size 11D - $499 shipped in CONUS, Very Good to Excellent condition Brooks Brothers branded; sold by Carroll & Co., a venerable Hollywood retailer that closed in 2018. Contact seller for Paypal...

2021年11月22日 · The best known cordovan in the world is from Horween in Chicago. What is often referred to as "burgundy" cordovan, as used by Alden, and AE I believe, is Horween's color # 8. Vintage Florsheim cordovan is Horween. Horween cordovan has its own cult (of which I am a devout, dues paying, member).