CORDOVAN DOUBLE MONK STRAP 80250 INCA

Inspired by the town where our factory and head-offices are located. Historically the Albaladejo family has always lived in this village as well as being one of the propeller families of the footwear industry in the area. Inca is a classic and elegant last that is perfect for classy models and more special pairs. We consider this last unique due to the marked shape of its tip. It has an elongated appearance, a slightly rounded toe and a roomy instep and toe area.

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.

Oak-bark tanned leather sole from John. Rendenbach ("JR") in Germany. Because of the tight grain of an oak-bark tanned leather soles, they wear longer and require more infrequent replacing. Leather with the JR-Brand label is waterproof and extremely abrasion resistant, tough yet flexible, very comfortable to wear and optically distinguished by its attractive grain and warm, woody colour.