A classic menswear and footwear enthusiast with a particular passion for Shell Cordovan, selvedge denim and casual wear. I can be found on Instagram @shellvedge.
I’ve had the privilege of building amazing relationships with some of the best shoemakers in the world. I hope to share the knowledge, educational information and access with others through my platform here.
I completely dig oxford boots. And you don't have to get that spendy. Allen Edmonds "Hamiltons" are essentially a split-welted version of Strands, and it's a fantastic boot that dresses up or down and can be had very reasonably during any of their major sales. I certainly don't mind a derby boot, but there's just something about an oxford that takes it up a notch. BTW, I'd say size up one width in Allen Edmonds oxford boots, i.e., order an E instead of a D if that's where you measure on a Brannock device. That particular last just runs narrow, and the E provides what I would normally expect in a D in the forefoot. Glad to see another fan of oxford boots. And people notice them.
My experience with TLB was terrible. Received Balmoral Brogue with severe heal block out of balance on one of the shoes. It seesawed about 1/2 inch on front edge of heel block. Took several weeks to get customer service responses. After two months of emailing them I finally received shipping label. Sent shoes back and all they did was replace heel stack on both shoes without fixing the issue. Essentially they sent me back the shoe with exact same problem. I’ve reached out three times by email to make them aware of what happened and they stopped responding all together. What these product review channels never address is the product sent to a ‘reviewer’ goes through a completely different scrutiny than what the general public product gets. That is true with the customer service piece as well.
My favorite shoe from Lee are the 3 eyelet derby in blue and the Horween Chuka. I have the lazyman RTW but in a custom patina. THey look great on my feet.
Shoes really! Last year i got rid of 10 pairs! I regret some of them but just not enough time to wear them all! Strictly one pair a year now same with a quality coat! Watches don’t really do it for me in the way shoes do. A video of a pair of hands running up and down a pair of premium handmade shoes sends me into a shoegasm. Weird i know but if i went to a jewellers and the guy said I’ve got three steel sports Rollies for you to try on it just wouldn’t do it for me any more than my Timex easyreader! Different strokes for different folks i guess😂
Been wearing western (cowboy/biker) boots for 30 years, and I love leather soles - BUT... Living in Ireland, I appreciate the value that rubber outer soles add to a pair of footwear!! Role Club's work appears to be phenominal! (the details around the rubber sole remind me of the red WW2 paratrooper boots). Inconsistencies in the finish are, to me, a sign of hand-finished craftsmanship; but that's just my opinion... :) Nice review... Thanks.
Check this part of the podcast out! I talked to the owner of Pure Polish Products about the differences and what makes Pure Polish Products unique and in my experience more effective than others (specifically saphir). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N4HDtavs89g.html&si=O3a2gsE93CJYrYjz
Thanks for making content. Are the toe taps necessary if I am getting vibram explosions? I feel like the vibram will protect the tips enough, but I am not sure.
It can help, but the leather welt will still deteriorate because the rubber will flex and still pass on the wear through to the toe. It’s better than nothing, but including the toe plate will for sure be more protective and more resilient.
21 pairs I’ve probably got 50 odd and had more but was ribbed by family members as to “who do you think you are?….A caterpillar 🐛 “😂 so I sold a few! Around the Crockett Jones Cheaney and Edward Green myself! Love your mercariello collection!
Yes I have , what most people would consider, too many shoes! My love for quality footwear started at an early age. Well taken care of 45 year old quality footwear.❤❤❤ Still looking an still buying them.❤❤❤
@@Shellvedge yes! At least some dress boots. Never seen cordovan cowboy boots before but still a lot of great options for handmade boots with a variety of toe shapes and leathers.
@@Shellvedge That's truly tragic. The Horween leather stock was limited if I recall. Very sorry to hear that. To commemorate the loss I suggest adding replacement shoes to your the collection.
I would say maybe you could use some more suede in your collection (unless of course you dont like suede too much). I love suede/rough out though. some dark brown suede tassels or maybe a snuff suede penny would be great to add I think, especially for the summer.
I can See the Passion that you have for your shoes. I picked it up immediately. How? Because I myself have that same Passion about my shoes, but enviously I don't have shoes as Gorgeous as yours, but appreciate you sharing. I most definitely enjoy your videos. Keep'em coming My Brother. Be Blessed 🙏🏽 ...
@@Shellvedge Yes I totally understand. It's the Creativity and Skill that I so much appreciate. Brother I have shoes, Beautiful Shoes ... NEW 😂 That I dust🙄. Lord forgive Me🙏🏽. Yea we have our Go Too's, but there's something about Shoes & Boots that capture Me. Bro I'm Digg'n your Style, Your Flavor, and enjoy you sharing that with Us. Like I mentioned before "Keep'em Coming" we appreciate You. Stay Blessed My Man🙏🏽 ...
