Horween Shell Cordovan - Finishing

[@samboone8448]

Thank you for this series. I have been wearing Horween Shell shoes for over 50 years, some pairs lasting over 20. I have always wondered how it was made. Seeing the discrete steps in the process is just wonderful. Very well done presentation.

[@AshlandLeather]

Hi Sam. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. Thanks for checking it out! Are you still wearing the pair from 50 years ago?

[@spbynum]

Man, I would LOVE to visit that place next time I’m in Chicago.

[@FR3EKELITE]

Awesome to see how shell gets finished!

[@adamr63]

I love this kind of content, keep it coming! Fascinating in so many ways.

[@johnathanesposito6905]

This was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing, sir.

[@AshlandLeather]

Thanks for checking it out, Jonathan!

[@sarunkmv]

Aftern dipping into the that liquid, only one side got the colour. How come?

[@edf2953]

Very interesting Phil. Thanks for sharing...Ed

[@FKNSENDIT]

Past few times I went online to get some shell, whiskey color its all sold out

[@honda200twinstar3]

Hmm the Rolling jack looks like a modern piece of automation or i mean it dont look like something thats been around a long long time .if so i wonder when that came about.?

[@AshlandLeather]

Looks like the design has a patent from 1901

[@honda200twinstar3]

@@AshlandLeather wow that far back .? i pictured some poor slep way back in the day, before that machine doing what it does ,man if he didnt go home with a sore back and aching shoulder and arm every night ..

[@michaelshults7675]

Nice - I wish I had a way to contact you.. I need advice on how to restore an old vintage Theo and Kochs shell razor strop. I haven't received it yet because I just won it, but it looked nice in the pictures, I will have to get some of the minor scratches and scuffs out.. There's nothing like the polish a very slick draw under the steel when stropping on shell!! I have a soft spot for shell ,,lol!

[@PanMeeConnoisseur]

We learn more and more each day. Cool art, cool factory process. Those shell color looks amazing. Is there a way to permanently keep the color from going through patina process?

[@AshlandLeather]

You can avoid patina by not introducing the leather to moisture and friction

[@ottobord]

Cool stuff

[@loupblanc007]

First time seeing Horween factory. Fall in love with Horween stuff after I bought the nomad Apple Watch strap

[@AshlandLeather]

It is a magical place!

[@stationbox]

Thanks for showing.

[@JasonWh]

I just bought some Shell Cordovan sneakers from Crown Northampton who use Horween Shell Cordovan in their shoes. Super interesting how this is made. I also didn't know this isn't a cow leather. It's from a small section of a horse hide and doesn't have the same pores as a cow leather. If I'm correct, that's why this leather, if cared for correctly, last as long as the owner is alive.

[@AshlandLeather]

I find most well-tanned leathers to be equally durable. The shell cordovan is unique as you will be able to polish it back to a smooth look and bright shiny luster for a lifetime. Other leathers tend to develop creases especially on footwear. It is not necessarily better or worse -- just a different look

[@manekari]

This place is on my wishlist. 😍 do they accept casual visits?

[@manekari]

Btw phill. Im gonna visit ashlandleather for sure if not horween. 😅👍

[@danielirvine7468]

Man this was so cool to see

[@lucabrasi6099]

I want to work there !!

[@AshlandLeather]

It's a great place to work!

[@Batrick.Pateman.45]

So cool!

[@harrypalmer7169]

When we eventually get to see the end product be it a wallet or shoe's, we can understand why the price tag is high.

[@jeffreyjoseph1477]

Cool video thank you for sharing

[@AshlandLeather]

My pleasure, Jeffrey!

[@picnicsinspace198]

soooo kool to see

[@rubengarciajr7560]

That rolling jack does seem a bit scary

[@JustinFranza]

I wonder if these workers view it as just their job, or if they know they’re making something many of us are obsessed with. Like, does the dude doing the slicking know dorks on the internet think he’s cool?