Shoes that look better with age...

[pepper davies]

Can anyone comment about care instructions for shell cordovan? I've been thrashing around in some shell boots all winter, and they need some love.

Edit: Thanks for the link M4Tm. I've checked out that link before. Just wanted to see if anyone here has any other suggestions.

[M4TM]

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/care_of_shell_cordovan.htm

[mikecch]

^ So basically, from their 'Don'ts' list, I reckon a pure animal oil and beeswax would be perfect candidates.

[Leonard Leroy]

I want to replace the tongue on my Corcoran boots. The zip up ones come with a shitty thin piece of leather for a tongue. I did not know this when I got them, and now they're well worn -- the boots otherwise are fine quality, but the tongue is annoying and narrow and has no form.

Is there a cobbler in NYC that could this for me? And how much would the labor be? I have an old pair of combat boots that I could take the tongues from.

[HoustonChris]

Someone pick these up, to remove a source of distraction for me...effing beautiful...tan scotch grain Burford with a Vibram sole...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160550458780&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

They even deduct VAT for non-EU orders...

You bastard- I clicked on the link and thought, "Hmm, wonder what else they have up for sale?" Now I want these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trickers-Belgrave-U-throat-Oxford-size-9-1-2-tan-/160550461912?pt=UK_Clothing_Menswear_MensShoes_GL&hash=item25618da1d8

Damn, these things are beautiful. I love that antique color and the cap toes, but I really don't need to spend the money. I never would have known about them if it weren't for you, CTB!

[CrashTestBrummie]

Sorry, mate

That seller (the Tricker's factory seconds people) has some beautiful footwear on offer, most of it in sizes too small for me, fortunately!

But those Burfords are fucking mint...

[marineabilly]

@ onehundy - Where did you see the 2nd run photos? I've seen some RC photos on Japanese sites that look a wee bit different...perhaps the 2nd run?

[Paul T]

...I got a notification of these Burgundy Rippon this morning, half a size too big for me but - with the natural soles - these are beautiful boots.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trickers-Rippon-country-toe-cap-boot-size-8-1-2-/160552822328?pt=UK_Clothing_Menswear_MensShoes_GL&hash=item2561b1a638

[SLAB]

those are indeed beauties Paul T, they have a second pair for sale in my size! need to focus on something else first though

[Joseph Hill]

Pointing out that danner is trying to jump on the Americana gravy train is like pointing out that viberg is trying to jump on the butt-fucking-ugly boots gravy train with boots like this:

They're going nose to nose with Fluevogs. They just need to add some metal plates, and matching Utilikilt.

They have been doing alot of other 'stuff' with hemp in that part of Canada lately.

[Rivet Head]

These ugly ass white soles remind me of the nursing shoes my moms wore when I was in high school...

[CrashTestBrummie]

...I got a notification of these Burgundy Rippon this morning, half a size too big for me but - with the natural soles - these are beautiful boots.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trickers-Rippon-country-toe-cap-boot-size-8-1-2-/160552822328?pt=UK_Clothing_Menswear_MensShoes_GL&hash=item2561b1a638

Yeah, I'm glad that they've none in a 10

[devilish]

^ Me too. (10 char)

[Joseph Hill]

I know Corcorans are looked askance in this group, but they have proven to me to be the best bang for the buck in a vintage style that you can actually use for work. In my shop they see varieties of solvents, oils, gunk, and abrasions that mutilate most boots in short time. These replaced my old Altamas after many years, and a couple of resoles. I just needed something that protected the toes better, as that's what I wore through the worst. They're almost new in this shot. Soon I'll post some one year pictures.

[erk]

whats wrong with corcorans?

[rnrswitch]

Not expensive enough???? Maybe if lightning does a story on them they will be acceptable.

[HoustonChris]

Yeah, that would be the seal of approval. Until that happens, Corcorans are total crap. After it happens, they're awesome.

In all seriousness, I rather like Corcorans, aside from the fact that I'm too lazy to lace them up- that pair is pretty tall.

[Leonard Leroy]

I know Corcorans are looked askance in this group, but they have proven to me to be the best bang for the buck in a vintage style that you can actually use for work. In my shop they see varieties of solvents, oils, gunk, and abrasions that mutilate most boots in short time. These replaced my old Altamas after many years, and a couple of resoles. I just needed something that protected the toes better, as that's what I wore through the worst. They're almost new in this shot. Soon I'll post some one year pictures.

When and where did you get those?

I wear corcorans too, the zip model but there's something that bothers me about them, the fucking flimsy ass tongue made out of a shit leather separate from the rest of the boot. I brought them to Minas in NY to talk it over, he's a good dude, looks like he enjoys the challenge.

I could get another boot but I don't want another pair lying around, and well my current corcorans are rather well worn.

[erk]

A friend of mine just got the brown corcoran jump boots a few weeks ago.

He loves em. His only complaint is the time it takes to lace em though. they look great.

[Leonard Leroy]

Feelin a hype train comin.

[rnrswitch]

Dude, I just picked up 3 pairs of corcorans. Did you see the new corcoran Japan model? Low profile toe, huge triple leather sole, and some deadstock cat's paws soles on top of that. They're a bargain at $600. Where to cop now?

[erk]

I heard Cone is doing a special collab with corcoran. fingers crossed for white oak jump boots!

[Denton]

naw dudes #8 longwing shell corcorans

[Leonard Leroy]

And its dead.

[hollowsleather]

Hahah, great page. Rep to all.

[HoustonChris]

Not yet- Ed hasn't bought 4 pairs...

[edmond]

where to cop?

[bernielike]

Dude, I just picked up 3 pairs of corcorans. Did you see the new corcoran Japan model? Low profile toe, huge triple leather sole, and some deadstock cat's paws soles on top of that. They're a bargain at $600. Where to cop now?

HAHHAAAA love rnr. Triple leather with cat's paw that's classic. +rep

[bernielike]

sorry must spread rnr. Repping you in spirit right . . . now.

Corcoran group buy. Triple leather + cat's paw, natural midsole, tan left shaft, organic japanese brown dye right shaft, taupe sueded horsehide (not shell) toe, with all eyelets (flat waxed laces), a black scotch grain buckle across the foot, then a Mr. Freedom style one higher up. Deadstock buckles of course, brass on top then nickel on the bottom.

What toe shape though hmmmmmm

[Denton]

i'm in

ima send mine to okuyama regardless of how they look out of the factory though