8 Myths About Shell Cordovan "Leather"

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Stridewise

Күн бұрын

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@MrBrut1234 4 ай бұрын

You can tell his answers are knowledgeable and thought out. Great info. Great video

@Stridewise 3 ай бұрын

cordovan is his LIFE

@waterfordrs22 4 ай бұрын

A great material for watch bands. Super supple, no break in time, doesn’t need to be lined. Lighter colors patina superbly. They can be used to make a very elegant steak or something perfect for a tool watch. The shell straps handle moisture from sweat and outlast my Chromexcel straps by a large margin, not even close

@JohnnyVichi 4 ай бұрын

which brand do you recommend for canadian for a shell cordo strap?

@waterfordrs22 4 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyVichi Veblenist

@JohnnyVichi 4 ай бұрын

@@waterfordrs22 thank you sir

@canadiansensei 3 ай бұрын

Interesting; thank you for sharing your experience!

@DalesLeatherworks 4 ай бұрын

Great discussion guys!! Love the questions and analysis. Shell is definitely pure horse 🐎

@Stridewise 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dale! Getting some green cordovan boots from Midas in a few days

@YouShoe-1985 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Shellvage videos have been a huge help to help me maintain my Shell shoes.

@Stridewise 4 ай бұрын

hey it's YouShoe! Love your stuff man, thanks

@mickosullivan2962 4 ай бұрын

Another great video , chock full of great info .

@Stridewise 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Using "Chock," that would make you Australian too right?

@unknown81360 2 ай бұрын

I’m surprised! I have Crockett & Jones shell cordovan shoes which I’m so scared to use when it’s raining! According to this information they won’t get ruined? That changes a lot

@wkashun1 4 ай бұрын

shell cordovan is so prone to rip and crack around seam areas, e.g. heel, collar, eyelets

@Stridewise 3 ай бұрын

the words i always hear from guys who last cordovan are "like rice paper"

@M1_u 4 ай бұрын

Great info. That deer bone always kinda freak me out. I can picture some guy randomly taking a deer bone from his pocket and start rubbing his boots.

@Stridewise 3 ай бұрын

I've heard some people say the oils in the bone are what make it the go-to tool but I'm having trouble getting someone to say so on the record haha, it might just be the density and the texture of the surface

@escozez 4 ай бұрын

For rain spots I use damp cloth after shoes have dried, to even out spots and usually they go away and then it is regular brushing. Harder spots might require to reapply conditioner followed by brushing. My favorite aspect of shell is that it has no micro cresses and the subtle shine it has. Negatives are like you mentioned once it is damaged like from a cut it is very hard to fix. Have a cut on one of my shoes that seemed to be surface lvl and tried to sand it but cut was so persistent to reappear like it had memory. Would like some input from others on how such thing can be dealt with. Great video as always and shoutout to Shellvedge ;)

@urbandaniel100 3 ай бұрын

Shell is the most uncomfortable leather I had ever tried on. For me it’s unlined deer skin over anything.

@Stridewise 3 ай бұрын

god damn you REALLY went soft! a lot of guys won't even make deer boots because of how delicate that leather is. Still, Truman are doing some great things with it lately

@prospect_joe9813 4 ай бұрын

Don't deer bones actually come from sheep? I've never seen a bone in a deer that looks like that

@Stridewise 4 ай бұрын

I would ask why they'd call a sheep's bone a deer bone but then again chamois leather is hardly ever made from the chamois animal

@TheGoodeLife1975 3 ай бұрын

We're all a few pieces of leather away from having a foot fetish and that doesn't make it sound any better

@Stridewise 3 ай бұрын

oh NOW the channel is approaching a foot fetish? THIS is the video that did it?!

@TheGoodeLife1975 3 ай бұрын

It's funny

@TheGoodeLife1975 3 ай бұрын

And for the record this is the video KZbin randomly put up when I had this epiphany. Feel free to use that if you ever wanna.

@christianbejarano2963 4 ай бұрын

I'm a bit confused about the source of some information-there seems to be a mix of opinions from a KZbinr vs. a credible tannery worker. I appreciate that you've been sharing your platform with other KZbinrs and influencers lately, but I'm concerned about the potential for misinformation, especially given how quick the boot enthusiast community is to call out inaccuracies. I understand your channel caters to casual viewers, but for niche topics like shell cordovan and higher-end boots in the $500+ range, it would be beneficial to focus more on facts than opinions. These videos are more likely to attract returning viewers who already have some knowledge, rather than new viewers just stumbling upon your content. As a result, it can be frustrating for enthusiasts to repeatedly hear basic explanations about things like Goodyear welts or vegetable-tanned leather. It's great that you're ranking high in SEO and serving as an entry point for people new to boots. However, for niche content or videos that may not get as many views, "knowing your audience" could make a big difference. Just some food for thought.

@greyhoundTex 4 ай бұрын

I'd definitely love more information!

@prospect_joe9813 4 ай бұрын

chatgpt ahh comment

@Stridewise 4 ай бұрын

Hmm, I mean I've talked to a few guys at some well known tanneries who said they like Shellvedge's content so I didn't think he'd be controversial, and I thought he did a good job of emphasizing when he was just giving his opinion. I usually try to make videos as accessible as I can for the kind of guy who would click on them, in this instance I'm more or less a stand-in for the viewer who isn't so knowledgeable about cordovan and is casually curious about it. David is as big an enthusiast as you could ask for, but I'd be very willing to interview someone with different takes

@christianbejarano2963 4 ай бұрын

@@StridewiseNo disrespect, but your response actually highlights my concern. Grouping every video under the 'casual' label might lead to issues between seasoned boot enthusiasts and newcomers. I’d guess that most casual viewers wouldn't be interested in $700+ leather sneakers/boots, so there’s no need to oversimplify the content-the reach isn’t that broad. The same goes for Indonesian boots; people generally know they’re well-made, but also that they come with long lead times, inconsistent communication, and no return policy-things any informed buyer should be aware of. Casual viewers might not realize this, but your content could unintentionally lead them to a potential bait-and-switch scenario. Some of us would appreciate more objective topics, especially given the size of your platform. Smaller creators, like Mike & Jeff from Brothers in Boots, are highly credible because they purchase all their boots, and that’s something people trust. I understand you don’t want to jeopardize potential sponsors, but I wanted to share where I see things heading if you start covering Clinch, Unsung, and $1k+ Japanese leather jackets for a casual audience. It would be more authentic if this information came directly from the makers rather than a boot enthusiast.

@williamkazak469 4 ай бұрын

As a viewer of all channels concerning shoes, I have no interest in owning she'll. They don't seem too carefree to me.