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#1 2015-04-12 13:25:06

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Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Too hot for May-September
Too delicate for rain

So when?

Spring/Autumn? I have 4 pairs now, this way they are going to last forever...


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#2 2015-04-12 13:44:04

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

All time of the year except for summer. They are extra good in cold weather.

 

#3 2015-04-13 02:08:51

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

They are not too delicate for rain, although of course if they get drenched they will need to be stuffed with newspaper and left alone for over 24 hours - as with other leather shoes. Even on cooler summer days they are fine, and they work well with cords and flannels, but also chinos for those hotter but not scorching days. Get wearing them.

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#4 2015-04-13 03:18:02

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

I did like my shell cordovan loafers on cold dry days. But I can't say I've ever found them uncomfortably warm.

Summer calls for an unlined moc and a cheap one (Weejuns are perfect) at that, and I've gone off leather soles when it's wet underfoot.

 

#5 2015-04-15 04:00:26

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Indeed! from May to September are known as hot season then you have to skip these months and wear happily in winter , autumn ,spring  ..Actually thing is that if you live in Gulf countries its very hard to wear in summer...If not and live in European then you have a opportunity you may wear 4 season..

 

#6 2015-04-22 11:03:05

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

I will wear them in summer, no problem.


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#7 2015-04-22 20:46:09

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

I never did like cordovan but i always thought their appeal was dealing with harsh, slushy northeastern winters?

 

#8 2015-06-30 21:09:29

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#9 2015-06-30 23:49:01

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

If you look at the Alden traditional saddle oxford, that is not in any way shape or form a hardy winter shoe.


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#10 2016-05-22 10:57:04

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Just retired my Alden 8 monks for their summer break


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#11 2016-05-22 11:27:05

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

I walk a lot in my job and my Alden full strap cordovan loafers have become my de facto beaters. They look presentable long after they have become as comfortable as second skin.

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#12 2016-05-22 11:35:22

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

True - I did the mini Mac method on them today and they came out well

https://theagatineeyelet.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-mac-method/

Whats your view on the best wax/creme for Cordos?

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#13 2016-05-24 15:11:21

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Still wearing my old school Florsheim cordovan longwings - it's nowhere near hot enough for them to go into retirement imo. In another month or 2 they'll have their summer break.

The best cream is supposed to be that French one (Reno something) but I think any decent cream is fine.


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#14 2016-05-24 17:45:47

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#15 2016-05-24 23:33:06

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

What about the Alden shoe cream Shooey, I have this in #8 and is a winner - a small dab and instant nourishment and shine.


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#16 2016-05-25 02:42:26

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#17 2016-08-07 10:02:25

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Update: dont wear cordos without socks.

Definitely NOT summer shoes.


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#18 2016-12-28 14:14:45

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

So, after a day of walking in my Alden #8 loafers - no, no, no. I need to get rid of these Cordostinkfoot machines. Calf it is.


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#19 2016-12-28 14:25:33

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

That also means that their #8 cordo chukka boots are off the list (for the "one-day-walk-around-London" purpose).


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#20 2016-12-29 03:36:30

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

The only cordo's of mine that have lasted are the Alden's trad saddle oxford, the rest haven't aged well at all. I wouldn't get another pair with the exception of the saddle oxford.


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#21 2016-12-29 05:32:54

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

My cordovan Florsheim Royals longwings (from the 90s) get lots of wear and show no signs of deterioration whatsoever. Nor do I have problems walking long distances in them. And they have leather soles.

I sometimes wonder about you lot.


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#22 2016-12-29 06:50:15

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Maybe I did not express myself correctly. The cordos are fine in terms of wear - they are probably going to out-live me. But they are damn hot. I will buy some C&Js in calf.


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#23 2016-12-29 06:53:31

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Maybe I did not express myself correctly. I have no temperature problems walking countless miles in my cordovan shoes. Maybe it's the fact that you're doing lots of walking in slip on shoes that is the problem?


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#24 2016-12-29 07:04:52

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Re: Cordovan shoes - when to wear them?

Why would slip ons be part of the problem?


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#25 2016-12-29 09:12:30

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