Unboxing: Carlos Santos Shell Cordovan Adelaides

The issues uncovered in the unboxing were totally corrected in the application of cordovan cream as I suggest at the end. I’m not sure how it happened but I don’t blame the noble shoe and no harm done for just needing to condition the shoes. Next video is the shoe care and I’m releasing them simultaneously but check the cover pic, the issue is gone.

[zefdin]

These shoes have such a great patina! I love Kostas and The Noble Shoe is amazing… Carlos Santos has some killer shoes for their price point as well . Awesome!

[nickth]

Please do an 'after' video sir. Not being particularly experienced with Shell, my heart dropped when you unwrapped that pair. Glad they're fine. I'm sure you'll do a review after a couple of wears. Beautiful shoes.

[WeltedWare]

The burnishing on the tip is a bit like what Hephaestus does

[ardentdfender]

Looks like need a good polishing out of the box. I tend to like more rounded toe lass shoe as well. Definitely reach out to the manufacturer and ask them what’s up with the shoe.

[WeltedWare]

yikes, the polish is funky as heck out of box...and lace presentation could be better. I like the shoes otherwise, and really like the overall shape. is it color 8?

[MrDucatiti]

I'm worried when the polishes fades way, those ugly white discoloration will just appear again. Not a good job on the toe taps. If not returned, I would ask at least 10% additional discount for these imperfections. Just my .02

[melvinjones]

not a good job on the taps. Send them back .

[Shellvedge]

Does kostas usually ship the shoes with the laces untied? That looks somewhat sloppy.