Recent acquisition, some issues from not being conditioned properly in the past, but still good enough to deserve a new set of soles.
I think I'll install some black eyelets in the lace holes to prevent more splitting.
Florsheim Imperial longwings in shell cordovan.
There is just something special with shell cordovan. It has a depth that is wonderful. It is also infamous for cracking, splitting, and generally falling abartnif not properly cared for. Right now I'm watching a pair from Meermin that are a steal compared to what shell normally sells for.
Yours are Very nice shoes.
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Interesting shoes. They don't quiet look like spectators and they aren't saddle shoes. Can you tell me who makes them and what Model they are ?
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. 
Oh wow! Blue suede shoes, they look fabulous. I have blue Spectators and blue Gibsons but no blue suede.
