Cordovan is actually a beautiful dye process used on leather. The effect is that of a deep maroon color that has black bleeding into the edges. This treatment was frequently used in the '60's on "Wejun" penny loafers.
cordovan
Cordovan is actually a beautiful dye process used on leather. The effect is that of a deep maroon color that has black bleeding into the edges. This treatment was frequently used in the '60's on "Wejun" penny loafers.
No. Pigskin is a type of leather made of the hide of a pig. Leather is the hide of any number of animals. Most of the leather we see is the hide of cows. The hide of a horse is called cordovan leather.
Shell cordovan is made from horse hide. The rump is used because it is the thickest part of the horse's hide, making it more durable than leather made from a cow's hide. It is also very weather-resistant and does not easily crease.
Cordovan tires are made in Florida, USA.
Cooper and Kelly
Any color but no dead black
Any color but no dead black
Cordovan is a style of male footwear depicted with a slightly pointed toe and raised heel. A two piece design, emphasized by the lapel style bridging of the laces.
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One can find images of Shell Cordovan shoes on eBay, as there are several sellers of these shoes on that website. Google Images also has a good range of pictures of these shoes.
A Shoemaker/Cordwainer/Cordovan or cobbler