Review: Natural Shell Cordovan Strands by Allen Edmonds

[@maurogarcia6512]

An absolutely beautiful pair of Natural Shell Cordovan Strands. The addition of the Storm Welt adds to the uniqueness of this pair of AE shoes.

[@ORIGINALDaveB]

Good Job! Of all the priceless details you share about maintaining your shoe collection, what I like most is your genuine passion. I own a pair of AE walnut Strands. I ABSOLUTELY love them. My collection of dress shoes has grown to 6 pairs, and casual collection is also 6 pairs. I'm showing self restraint but always enjoy seeing yours. Thanks!

[@brianrussell7691]

Well done Preston. Your pair looks great! The double JR sole is a nice detail.

[@baberoot1998]

Wow. The holy grail of Allen Edmonds Shoes. Natural Shell Cordovan Strands. Absolutely divine. (I would however argue...that a pair of Natural Shell Cordovan Dalton's run a close second). 👍😎👍

[@CobblerBob]

STUNNING shoes! Great comparison of colors.

[@aphantasiagreyman8445]

Well, we have yet another pair of Strands in common. Haven't worn mine at this point as it is more boot season for me. Couldn't make the truck show due to the surge but have been planning to visit that shop for some time now. The Strands look spectacular. As always wear them in good health.

[@markmilan01]

Incredible pair of shell cordovan strands!! Love those shoes! I also like how you showed a few pairs of your other SC collection. Still waiting on you to show your entire collection!

[@franks8754]

After seeing this. I really appreciate these shoes. What a nice addition to your collection. Beautiful.

[@Kudusole]

The finishing on these shoes are absolutely gorgeous. Also good to know that JR survived!!

[@Melendon44]

Excellent presentation, beautiful pair of shoes. Thank you for sharing.

[@wizaxed]

This are beautiful, Preston. Enjoy them. I'm jealous of those navy shell strands. So dope!!

[@michaelmaggi7637]

Simple yet beautiful pair of shoes. Enjoy them in good health.

[@Paul-044]

You are such a lucky guy. Those shoes are beautiful. Great video and content. So glad you showed us the shoes.

[@DR-ik4gl]

Beautiful shoes!!! Love those navy blues!!! I probably have about 20 pairs of AE shoes and boots and love them all. Like you I have a few that I wear all the time with some pairs not worn yet. Lol Never saw AE in shell though in real. They look gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

[@elainecrawford6891]

Those are soooooo handsome! 👍♥️

[@evanrivers4546]

I bought a pair of Landon boots in the natural shell at the trunk show this year. I love the color - it has some almost pink hues, and takes amazingly different colors from the different lights (incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, indirect sunlight) and even at different angles. They've been a real joy to wear. Enjoy!

[@23carloschali]

Savage, double JR! I felt like when I ask for 2 whole grilled onions at In N Out. Lovely shoes.

[@tonyricketts5569]

I like Amiral Gloss! It is a bit harder and shines well. I scuffed a shoe at work last week and used a drop of water and my cotton bandana to touch it up perfectly. Less than a minute.

[@steves.922]

Beautiful! Love the natural color!

[@briansanchez1740]

I have a pair of natural shell shoes that I brought with me on vacation in the tropics and they are almost Ravello now 😂

[@Kudusole]

🤣 You should have used suncream :D!! I joke I bet it looks amazing though!!

[@somerandomperson8282]

What do you mean by this? ;)

[@clintonleonard5187]

@@somerandomperson8282 They went from really light brown to a caramel color.

[@jahanas22]

Those are gorgeous. I really like the color.

[@svrocko1]

Thank you Preston for announcing your appearance in this video. Nice to meet you today as well as Steve of Gentlemen's Footwear . Great store! Look forward to picking up my new Indy boots!

[@apenay]

i love my fifth street boots in calf dark brown! nice picks!

[@mpalen19]

Very nice. Great decision with the split welt.

[@anangelshero0410]

"I haven't had a chance to wear them yet." Lol‼️ I'd wear them grocery shopping or walking the dog‼️🤣

[@MichaelPhelpsMedia]

Beautiful shoes. I recently bought a pair of walnut calfskin Strands in-store and they has that same split-bag.

[@j.r.carroll8413]

The strand in natural is Great but not much different from the walnut in color especially if you are wearing them n looking at them from a distance Big difference between shell price n calf price Keep up the good work

[@drzaius844]

I have the Carmina 531 in Armagnac, a PTB, the perfect everyday shoe. And a AE Randolph in “burgundy” shell (#8?), and an Alden boot in #8. Absolutely love shell, although it’s not for everyone. I want to add a Carmina in natural, or bourbon, or both. And a Grant Stone. And an AE Landon in Chili shell. The wants never end! Oh, I’ve heard that AE has an anniversary limited edition MacNeil coming this year - I will get a pair on a lighter shell for sure if that’s the case.

[@flatbushmassachusetts8518]

I wish I could get into this so bad 🇵🇷

[@SHARK-li8yb]

Impressively maintained!!👍

[@j.minerco.5533]

Great looking pair of shoes

[@GunsAndGloves]

HNY!! Beautiful shoes. But then again everything you touch is impressive.

[@Breitman123]

Dude, this is a great video. Thanks!

[@brucecoulter312]

Twenty years in the military. I can guarantee you I never wore a pair of shoes that beautiful. But I could put a hell of a spit shine on my boots!

[@joachimvankerrebroeck1770]

As usual, a nice video. But I do believe that Crockett and Jones also calls it a storm welt ;)

[@marcusedcofficial]

It looks like you can select natural shell cordovan in the custom shop. I wonder if this is how they would come out

[@Slacking02]

Could you do a video of repair after wearing a mirror shined shoe?

[@ksgould1992]

I got the same kind of double shoe bag with my Chili Cordovan Park Avenues last month.

[@markvincent5241]

Absolutely gorgeous collection. I'd be terrified to wear them outside though. Feel I could be held under her majesty's discretion if stood upon.

[@vicentegregorio6476]

I was trying to make a purchase, but you don’t seem to Mail to Puerto Rico. Thanks.

[@scottyb.8710]

Great video, Preston. Also, you seem to be the kind of guy who is always (or at least usually!) sure to dress well and present your best. I’m curious - do you also wear any specific kinds of fragrances?

[@1k1ngst0n]

omg, those shoes are so beautiful!!!!!!! where do you get the schedule for the trunk shows? I live in LA and would love to attend one for Alden and Allen Edmonds.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks! Trunk shoes happen once a year around October-November for Allen Edmonds. For Alden, there needs to be an actual physical brick and mortar store so the only ones that I know of is in San Diego here at Gentlemens footwear. They aren’t regular so they’re announced as they happen.

[@XFS540]

I’m sure AE steps up the quality control when they’re crafting their cordovan shoes. You probably won’t find the stitching going into the brogue holes on those Strands.

[@rozinant1237]

Preaching to the converted here, but it’s a real shame the general public, is not aware of the fact that, while expensive, a pair of shoes like this would probably last you the rest of your life. They would also get better with age. I understand though that many guys would say, “these shoes would look out of place in the circles I travel in”. Beautiful shoes!

[@kimseely4403]

Do you ever dye pebbled leather shoes, such as boat shoes? Does Saphir have a dye especially designed for that type of leather?

[@chewychoui]

How do you fix cracking issues with your mirror shine? I’m using Angelus black shoe polish right mow.

[@aimansafwankamaruddin8369]

Good Daay Preston....I have been watching your videos and I love it. I even tried on my military issued brogues and I love the result...But I have one question to ask you, when in blazing hot weather and very sunny day in Malaysia, my black shoe shine will become dull if exposed about 1 hour under the sun. Some of my colleagues said its because of the new shoes and new layer of wax. What can I do to improve the shine durability? Thanks in advance!

[@Sayitaintsodd]

Should you strip a brand new pair of boots before trying to shine them?

[@RatdogDRB]

Now, that's a pair of Shells I could get excited about having. Love, love, love the natural leather tone, as well as the double JR soles. Did they go a tighter SPI on the welt (than normal)?

[@ebaboxing]

Allen listen to you on the bag great maybe they make that standard.

[@vicentegregorio6476]

Beautiful shoes!

[@polishedrob]

These are beautiful

[@raymondruiz1843]

Do you dedicate Shoe shining? What's your cost doing shoes?

[@heba30003]

They're packet like a set of jewelries when in fact you're supposed to walk in them outside in the dust :P

[@saulcabrera5719]

Patina "Power over 9000"!!!

[@marty3553]

Hi mate how can I get the same pair of shoes?

[@Stribbo55]

Oliver Sweeney in the uk has been doing double shoes bags for years. Great video though 😎

[@AaronsRandomLife]

Do you avoid wearing them so you can put a patina polish job on them, so you have synthetic wear instead? I’m a little confused……

[@mahreeohhhh]

All I can say is wow!

[@markmilan01]

Still drooling over the natural shell cordovans😂🤣😂

[@frankroman8133]

I have a question about sizes. I am 8k or 9us It’s the same in Carmina Detroit 532 shell cordovan?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Frank. Detroit runs a little roomy but it should work

[@paolabernal1346]

What camera do you use for this videos?

[@bobbobson8037]

What last is this? It looks more chiseled than the blue shell Strands.

[@WhiskeySpruce]

Very nice shoes!

[@jesusorduna]

Hey Preston, do you know if Carmina uses Horween’s Shell?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Jesus! Yes the absolutely do. Carmina actually makes the best shell shoes in the regular ready to wear brands.

[@nicholaslopez6384]

Amazing

[@Huffman_Tree]

Rendenbach went out of business? That's so sad. Who bought them?

[@Chiro75]

Please allow me to compare these new shoes to $20,000 worth of other shoes I already have. LOL nice flex

[@MrDucatiti]

Looks so good and well constructed that it doesn't look like AE created them :) Sorry just wanted to get this out there.

[@SalBC62]

How in the name of God do you keep even the oldest shoes free of creases?!!!! They look amazing

[@Blackpowderdad]

All true fans know that your grandpa’s homeless friend slept on his couch, and the guy left his shine brush behind. Lol

[@TheElegantOxford]

You are a true fan, Patrick!

[@AaronsRandomLife]

BUT, very impressive cordovan collection. I attempted to purchase boots in the blue/navy shell during one of their trunk shows and they cancelled my order with no explanation and refunded my money…….can’t say I’m not a little jealous.

[@henrybutchy3242]

Pman ... you have a shoe problem. Welcome to the club.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Haha yes I do! Thanks for watching, Henry!

[@marcwhilden5517]

Hey guys can you guys shine a pair of boots.

[@sjuvanet]

lucky guy.

[@sheldonkelly5020]

Brass tip for the front and heel?

[@matthewmendez313]

Straight flexing lol

[@Maxcriger]

The devil is in the detail but il looks like the right shoe has a brass heel nail that hasn't been punched all the way... 😅

[@stevenwalker3486]

I thank you for your advice