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What is cordovan leather?

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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.

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What is Cordovan?

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What type of shoes are cordovan shoes?

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Where can one see images of Shell Cordovan shoes?

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