dariusp Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 This is probably geared toward the "strap lords" here on the board, but if you have knowledge of either of these straps I would appreciate some info/feedback. I know that the Europelli Shell Cordovan is supposed to be one of the end all be all straps around, but the baseball strap looks good to me as well. I'm looking at Black on Black for either one. For those that have either, what can you tell me about them. Softness, durability, look. I know that the Baseball has a matte finish as opposed to the shiny Shell, but how does the black baseball react to glove oil or conditioner? Does it look better or have a luster to it? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariusp Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Oh yeah, the other strap I'm looking at is the football one. Is there any special care or conditioner for that one? Can't think of what you put on a football to protect the leather on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Good choice in dealer for a start, Drew is the best. Shell Cordovan every time Blessing and a curse at the same time, as you'll find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariusp Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) This reply has nothing to do with raising my cash limit. OK, but how do they compare? Why Shell over Baseball? Edited May 8, 2006 by dariusp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaddynukka Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 i have the horween shell cordovan and its buttery soft! i would recommend it 110% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 that's funny, i have heard that the baseball is the best thing since sliced bread??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignasty Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I would love to have a baseball strap, along with a baseball couch, and some baseball center inserts for my leather interior on my truck! Yeah I guess you could say i may be a little partial to baseball leather! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I would love to have a baseball strap, along with a baseball couch, and some baseball center inserts for my leather interior on my truck! Yeah I guess you could say i may be a little partial to baseball leather! Jon get the baseball (cheerleaders) and the shell cordovan strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have the Europelli Vinatge Cordovan and it is excellent. Soft as butttah...tough as [censored]...I have "handled" the Baseball straps and let's just say...I'll be picking one up here in the very near future...BTW, have u looked at any of the Greg Stevens straps? They are killer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 You haven't told us for what watch you want it... I didn't had the chance to get the baseball till now, but I guess the cordovan as leather is better quality and undestructable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8o8 Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 if you go the baseball strap, i'd go the natural colour. if you want black, i'd got the shell... if I had the money I'd get both the baseball strap is so freakin sexy ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutima Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Get both...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I've got all three... black shell cord, natural bb, and black bb, They are all beautiful straps. I would say the shell cord would be the most durable, the BB straps are softer and more comfortable. The shell cords will lose their shine over time and I have had two shrink in width by 1mm, which drives me absolutely nuts. Get both, then you have a choice what to wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariusp Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Thanks for the info guys! They are going to be for the 111 I have already that is on a SS Bracelet, and I'm looking to get a 113 in the near future. Like I said the football strap is one I want for sure, but I can't decide on Shell or Baseball. Since the football is brown, I know the other will be black, which is why I didn't give the Natural Baseball as one of the options. Also, do you guys get buckles for each strap or switch them around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 cordovan - not a big fan of the baseball, however of course its your decision, but i love the cordovan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groobash Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 tan baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faber Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 the baseball one looks great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyclmbr Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Baseball for the Spring/Summer, Football for the Fall/Early Winter. Climb on. I forgot to add, Go Cubbies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariusp Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Baseball for the Spring/Summer, Football for the Fall/Early Winter. If that's the case, then I would need Natural and Black BB, Black Shell and Football. I might as well get Basketball too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasigi Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I already own a Vintage Oxblood with white stitching Shell Cordovan strap from Drew and last weekend I got a quote from him for the Natural Tan Baseball Glove strap! Today I sent him the cash for the Baseball one. I'm really looking forward to it and I actually said to him in an email earlier "I reckon this lighter strap will be my 'summer' strap and the darker Cordovan one I currently have will be the 'winter' strap. " (Until I want another one, that is) So the answer is simple. Get both. K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 If that's the case, then I would need Natural and Black BB, Black Shell and Football. I might as well get Basketball too. You can get them all and if you don't like one of them you can easily sell them with a bit of loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariusp Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 You can get them all and if you don't like one of them you can easily sell them with a bit of loss True, Strap Lord, true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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