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Thoughts?

Tough to tell based on that pic... Are others available?

 

I voted yes with my wallet, so we will see in a few days.

Absolutely no doubt those are shell - nice find, shell Sanfords are pretty rare.

 

Tough to tell based on that pic... Are others available?

There's that one and partial shot of the old school Alden logo that cuts out the model numbers! (And that's it) I'm new to this game, guess I could always ask the seller. Thanks.

 

Absolutely no doubt those are shell - nice find, shell Sanfords are pretty rare.

Thank you for the validation - I thought the same, but the seller referred to the fact that the original rubber heels had been replaced with leather/rubber combo heels, and that the calf uppers were in good condition. I thought the pics screamed shell, so I figured I'd wager the 85 bucks.

 

There's that one and partial shot of the old school Alden logo that cuts out the model numbers! (And that's it) I'm new to this game, guess I could always ask the seller. Thanks.

Yeah, i'd ask. If only that pic is available, I'd say calf. It could be shell with wax buildup in the creases though.

 

shell without a doubt, I had an identical pair

 

Happily, the German guy just posted yet another pair of suede shoes on ebay. I don't know why I get such a kick out of this.

 

We were correct, these are shell, and have very little wear - I'm more than pleased for my $60

 

^great score cards

 

Love this thread! AEs are shell and a steal IMHO.

 

Absolutely no doubt those are shell - nice find, shell Sanfords are pretty rare.

Received these today and they are indeed shell. In fact, they are the softest, most comfortable shell i have, and that's 14 pair now.

I believe they are the more reddish shell that AE used a number of years ago. Very nice condition, though someone used large quantities of wax on them. I was able to get it most of the way off with saphir, a brush and an hour, but I think I have a few more brushing sessions ahead of me.

 

Received these today and they are indeed shell. In fact, they are the softest, most comfortable shell i have, and that's 14 pair now.

I believe they are the more reddish shell that AE used a number of years ago. Very nice condition, though someone used large quantities of wax on them. I was able to get it most of the way off with saphir, a brush and an hour, but I think I have a few more brushing sessions ahead of me.

nephew,
keep brushing!

 

poor quality photos are the bane of my ebay thrifting

 

And also (different shoes)

 

^ No and No. Were you asking?

 

^ No and No.

this is right - both are corrected grain.

 

I was. I didn't think they were, but with a lack of creasing and generally being bad at this, I sought advice.

 

Can we collectively do somehing about this?

These seem more in line with CG than shell, if you look carefully. But 300??

 

Shell Cordovan is absolutely the best way to go!

 

These seem more in line with CG than shell, if you look carefully. But 300??

Those are definitely CG, and moreover, even shell in that condition wouldn't fetch his asking price.

 

Thrifted these today. Can't seem to find the Hunter's Guide, so what say-eth the group? The eyelets give me the most pause:

 

The creases look like shell

 

No question, 32, those are shell - great find!

 

Wow! I was really hoping you'd weigh in, because there is no greater expert than yourself. Unfortunately, I found them just after getting off the phone with my mechanic, who informed me that repairs to my Buick total $500, so the joy is qualified. But thanks.

No question, 32, those are shell - great find!

 

Unfortunately, I found them just after getting off the phone with my mechanic, who informed me that repairs to my Buick total $500, so the joy is qualified. But thanks.

Too many trips to the thrift stores