Cordovan

All our Shell Cordovan is sourced from the Horween Leather Company of Chicago.

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Shell Cordovan is a staple material of fine men’s shoemaking. Shell cordovan looks smooth, lustrous, and richly coloured in shades of burgundy, brown, and black. Shell Cordovan is a much more labour-intensive leather than cowhide. Cordovan shoe will age very well and develop a particularly beautiful patina over time. The name Shell comes from the circular shape of the skin. Today, only a few factories in the world tan shell cordovan. Among them, the most recognized is Horween, which is based in Chicago and run by the Horween family. The Cordovan shoes will age gracefully and develop a particularly beautiful patina over time. All our leather is sourced from the Horween Leather Company of Chicago.

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Cordovan care

A well cared pair of cordovan shoes can truly last a lifetime. Cordovan Shells are vegetable tanned which will require a slightly different shoecare routine.

Firstly, insert your shoetrees and brush your shoes to remove any dirt or dust.
Apply a very small amount of cream all over the shoes. We recommend using our Cordovan Cream with our special formula designed specifically for this leather.
Let the cream dry for a few minutes and proceed to give them a thorough brush to remove any excess cream.
When you feel your Cordovan shoes might need a little extra care, you can use the polishing deer bone. Roll the bone over the vamp or other areas with creases, do remember to use the bone’s softer side. This method will bring back your cordovan’s natural shine and help iron out some of the natural creases.