The most versatile cordovan shoe colour: Dark Brown vs Burgundy

[richard warren]

Alden No.8 as far as I am concerned is a dark brown, unlike some burgundy shoes which are more red tinted. It also is quite dark when new at least.

Hence it’s versatility. It is the best dark brown color, and the best burgundy color, and can pass for black.

I have read it has an acrylic glaze; also that it is “glazed,” meaning essentially polished with some sort of machine possible called a jack (?). May be some confusion of terms here, but whatever they do I like it.

 

[AleksejsN]

Well your English is a lot better than my Latvian. All in all oxblood, merlot, burgundy (there are perhaps subtle differences - merlot can be a bit more purplish) is a much more useful color. It pairs better with both grey and navy which are classic colors for mens suits.

I am covered for formal occasions, for me it is more chinos/jeans setup.
By some reason UK market doesn't have any burgundy cordovan shoes on offer, only dark brown from CJ.

 

[AleksejsN]

While I agree that mid-dark brown is most versatile, very dark brown that looks almost black looks great with dark brown suits or trousers. There are also times when one might want high contrast with his shoes and trousers, and very dark brown shoes can look quite elegant. While black has a cool look, very dark brown has a warm tone that will go better with other warm tones in a subtle way.

I do look for dark brown, but with high colour saturation.
As I have spotted CJ brown cordovan got some green hue.

 

[FLMike]

I do look for dark brown, but with high colour saturation.
As I have spotted CJ brown cordovan got some green hue.

Has. It “has” some green hue.

 

[Matt S]

Has. It “has” some green hue.

Your lessons aren’t working, Professor Higgins.

More seriously, is there ever a time when “got” isn’t better replaced with another word?

 

[AleksejsN]

Has. It “has” some green hue.

Despite my written English is far from perfect, I would kindly ask to stay on original topic.

 

[SG_67]

More seriously, is there ever a time when “got” isn’t better replaced with another word?

 

[JBierly]

Your lessons aren’t working, Professor Higgins.

More seriously, is there ever a time when “got” isn’t better replaced with another word?

"Got" Game
"Got" the clap (or any STD - fill in the blank)
"Got" some new kicks
"Got" to get the job done
etc...

 

[JBierly]

I am covered for formal occasions, for me it is more chinos/jeans setup.
By some reason UK market doesn't have any burgundy cordovan shoes on offer, only dark brown from CJ.

This is obviously a nice shoe - if you like it (I do) I think you will be happy with your intended purpose for wear.