Collection: Shell Cordovan Wallet

Shell Cordovan is the dense layer of connective tissue found beneath the hide of a horse's hindquarters. Horween® tans it in Chicago through a long vegetable tanning process, then shaves, hot-stuffs, and hand-glazes each shell. Learn about Horween® leather and how the tannages compare.

A single horsehide yields only two shells, and the tanning runs months rather than weeks. Supply is limited and every shell is finished by hand, so we build Shell Cordovan wallets in small runs.

It rolls instead of creasing. Where calfskin develops fine cracked lines at a fold, Shell Cordovan forms soft ripples, and the surface picks up more luster the more it is carried.

Brush it with a soft horsehair brush to bring the luster back. Condition rarely and sparingly, since the shell is already hot-stuffed during tanning and too much product dulls the finish.

The shell is dense and handles light moisture well, which makes it water-resistant, not waterproof. Blot any water off with a dry cloth, let the wallet dry at room temperature, then brush the spot out.

We guarantee stitching and leather against coming apart under normal use. Exceptions: misuse of the product. Not a blanket replace-for-any-reason policy. Full details are on our returns and guarantees page.