These products are made from Horween's famous shell cordovan leather...one of the finest leathers in the world!  These pieces are prized and represent the very best of Silver Fox Leather.  We only get these shells in maybe 2-3 times per year. So, what you see here is all we have at a given time.  You may request a custom order and timing depends on the tannery regarding how long it takes to have the piece made.  Several colors are available in tan, burgundy, navy, black, and marbled treatments.  One of the really unique aspects of making pieces from shell cordovan is the placement of the Horween stamp and the ability to use the reverse side of the leather for a truly one-of-a-kind piece.  Prices are increased on these pieces due to the increased raw price of the leather.  You may see product descriptions on the main page for each product type, as other variants are usually available.

From the Horween Tannery Website:

Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan® is the art of tanning at its finest.  More than just a color, it is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide.  The irregular oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished – a process taking at least six months.  Each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors. The shells are genuine hot stuffed then slicked onto glass frames to dry.  Each shell is hand curried and shaved by highly skilled artisans to expose the shell. Dyes are hand rubbed on for a deep aniline finish. Finally, the shells are hand glazed to achieve the rich, glossy look and feel prized by fine craftsmen.