Horween = Genuine Shell Cordovan

When you talk about genuine shell cordovan in the USA you are talking about Horween Leather of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1905 Horween is the last producer of genuine shell cordovan in North America.

Horween’s genuine shell cordovan is still tanned using a six-month-long process and formulas that date back to its founder, Isadore Horween, over 100 years ago.

If you’ve ever wondered why it is so desirable this video is a must see, it speaks for itself. This is an excellent behind the scenes look at the art of tanning Shell Cordovan.

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*Leffot will be receiving the Alden Long Wing bluchers on the Barrie last in Ravello Cordovan in September. Ravello is one of the most beautiful and desirable colors in cordovan and very difficult to procure.

Advance orders are now being taken.

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8 Responses to “Horween = Genuine Shell Cordovan”

  1. Steve Kim Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    Great Video….only problem is that they went to an Allen Edmond Store. I wished they went to an Alden store and to the Alden Factory.

    I was a Allen Edmond fan until they recently tried to be too trendy by offering pointy shoes and their rubber soles are no match to good double sole.

    In contrast, Alden has great shoes that will survive the test of time and their shell collection is unbeatable.

    Thank you for the video…

  2. steven Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    Steve
    I agree I would have loved to have seen them use Alden as well. I am looking forward to receiving the Alden longwings in Ravello cordovan for fall. Stay tuned for that, also if you are in the NY area I would encourage you to attend our trunk show next week with Ron Rider.
    Steven

  3. James Says:
    July 14th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    What sizes will you be getting the cordovan longwings in? 12d? 11.5E?

  4. steven Says:
    July 15th, 2009 at 9:29 am

    James

    We will receive a 12D. Delivery will be middle to end of September.
    Steven

  5. Joseph Geylin Says:
    July 16th, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Steven,

    Is the 9.5D spoken for yet? If not I would like to reserve that pair. Also, what is the expected price? In the $600 range?

    Best,
    Joe

  6. steven Says:
    July 16th, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Hi Joe,
    There is one 9.5D available. The shoes will be $695. Please contact me directly about reserving this pair.

    Thanks,
    Steven

  7. fabio Says:
    September 29th, 2009 at 1:07 am

    amazing

  8. Ed Barfield Says:
    February 26th, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Steven,
    Any chance the Ravello Longwings will be available this year?
    I would like a 10.5D.
    Thanks
    Ed

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