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What kind of leather is cordovan.
Shell cordovan or cordovan is a type of leather commonly used in high end shoemaking cordovan is an equine leather made from the fibrous flat connective tissue or shell beneath the hide on the rump of the horse.
The history of shell cordovan.
For me it was wolverine 1000 mile boots others undoubtedly picked up allen edmonds park avenues whatever yours was it probably wasn t made from shell cordovan leather.
Your first pair of nice shoes was probably a goodyear welted dress shoe or boot.
Often called shell cordovan this leather is made from the shell a membrane on the part of the horse that goes over the fence last.
For some reason this is where the most nonporous leather.
It has developed something of a cult following and it is used in high end shoes boots belts wallets and watch straps.
Shell cordovan is challenging and.
However an american made shell cordovan become the king of leather of all types.
From the outside shell cordovan looks quite similar to any other shoe leather smooth lustrous and richly colored in shades of burgundy brown and black.
The leather derives its name from the city of cordoba spain where it was first produced by the visigoths in the seventh century and later also by the moors.