Shell Cordovan

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  • Underside of an Apple Watch on a Horween® Color #8 Shell Cordovan band with black hardware and a Nomad mark Apple Watch on a Horween® Color #8 Shell Cordovan band, side view against a dark background

    Apple Watch Band

    Apple Watch Band

    Color #8 Shell Cordovan

    Apple Watch Band Apple Watch Band
    €131,95 EUR
    €131,95 EUR
  • Underside of the black Horween® Shell Cordovan Apple Watch band in a lighter tan lining, on a black watch Three-quarter view of an Apple Watch with the black Horween® Shell Cordovan band and black buckle on dark gray

    Apple Watch Band

    Apple Watch Band

    Black shell cordovan

    Apple Watch Band Apple Watch Band
    €131,95 EUR
    €131,95 EUR
  • Closed Johnny the Fox wallet in Horween® Color #8 Shell Cordovan on a wood desk beside succulents B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    100% Color 8 Shell Cordovan

    €307,95 EUR
    €307,95 EUR
  • Vertical Bugs Moran wallet in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan, open with cards and cash, handcrafted in Chicago Open Vertical Bugs Moran in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan, showing vertical card slots and the Horween® stamp

    B-Grade Vertical Bugs Moran

    B-Grade Vertical Bugs Moran

    Natural Shell Cordovan

    €235,95 EUR
    €235,95 EUR
  • Overhead view of the closed Capone money clip in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan on wood with leaves Closed Capone money clip in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan on a wood table with a card and a bill, succulents behind

    B-Grade Capone Money Clip

    B-Grade Capone Money Clip

    Natural Shell Cordovan

    €177,95 EUR
    €177,95 EUR
  • B-Grade Frank the Enforcer in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan on light wood with two cards and cash, in leaf shadows Reverse side of the Frank the Enforcer card holder in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan with a bill tucked in, on wood

    B-Grade Frank the Enforcer

    B-Grade Frank the Enforcer

    Natural Shell Cordovan

    €163,95 EUR
    €163,95 EUR
  • Closed B-Grade Johnny the Fox in 100% Black Horween® Shell Cordovan standing on light wood in sunlight B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    100% Black Shell Cordovan

    €307,95 EUR
    €307,95 EUR
  • Closed Capone money clip in Horween® Black Shell Cordovan standing on wood with a two-dollar bill, succulents behind B-Grade Capone money clip in Horween® Black Shell Cordovan standing partly open on white, with the metal clip visible

    B-Grade Capone Money Clip

    B-Grade Capone Money Clip

    Black Shell Cordovan

    €177,95 EUR
    €177,95 EUR
  • Open Johnny the Fox in Horween® Black Shell Cordovan with cards and cash on a light wood table, leaves and a vase nearby B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    Black Shell Cordovan with Full Grain Interior

    €213,95 EUR
    €213,95 EUR
  • Open B-Grade Traveler passport holder in black Horween® Shell Cordovan with a blue passport, beside a plant on wood Back of the closed B-Grade Traveler passport holder in black Horween® Shell Cordovan with a curved pocket, on wood

    B-Grade Traveler Passport Holder

    B-Grade Traveler Passport Holder

    Black Shell Cordovan

    €286,95 EUR
    €286,95 EUR
  • Open Fat Herbie wallet in black Horween® Shell Cordovan on a light wood table with cash and plants behind Overhead view of the open Fat Herbie wallet in black Horween® Shell Cordovan on white, with cash in the back pocket

    Fat Herbie Leather Wallet

    Fat Herbie Leather Wallet

    Black Shell Cordovan

    Fat Herbie Leather Wallet Fat Herbie Leather Wallet Fat Herbie Leather Wallet
    €357,95 EUR
    €357,95 EUR
  • Frank the Enforcer card holder in Horween® Black Shell Cordovan with two cards and cash, handcrafted in Chicago Empty Frank the Enforcer card holder in Horween® Black Shell Cordovan at an angle, showing three tiered front slots

    Frank the Enforcer Leather Wallet

    Frank the Enforcer Leather Wallet

    Black Shell Cordovan

    Frank the Enforcer Leather Wallet Frank the Enforcer Leather Wallet Frank the Enforcer Leather Wallet
    €203,95 EUR
    €203,95 EUR
  • Vault leather key holder in black Horween® Shell Cordovan open, with a green interior, keys and a silver ring Side view of the closed Vault leather key holder in black Horween® Shell Cordovan with keys tucked inside

    Vault Leather Key Holder

    Vault Leather Key Holder

    Black Shell Cordovan

    €53,95 EUR
    €53,95 EUR
  • Vault leather key holder in Horween® Color #8 Shell Cordovan, closed, with a silver ring and keys fanned out Side view of the Vault leather key holder in Horween® Color #8 Shell Cordovan slightly open with keys stacked inside

    Vault Leather Key Holder

    Vault Leather Key Holder

    Color 8 Shell Cordovan

    €53,95 EUR
    €53,95 EUR
  • Vault leather key holder in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan, closed, with keys fanned out and a silver ring, on white Side view of the open Vault leather key holder in Horween® Natural Shell Cordovan with keys stacked inside, on gray

    Vault Leather Key Holder

    Vault Leather Key Holder

    Natural Shell Cordovan

    Vault Leather Key Holder Vault Leather Key Holder Vault Leather Key Holder
    €53,95 EUR
    €53,95 EUR
  • Open Traveler Passport Holder in black Horween® Shell Cordovan with a blue passport, cash and a green interior spine Angled view of the open Traveler Passport Holder in black Horween® Shell Cordovan with a passport and cash, leaf at the edge

    Traveler Passport Holder

    Traveler Passport Holder

    Black Shell Cordovan

    Traveler Passport Holder Traveler Passport Holder Traveler Passport Holder
    €357,95 EUR
    €357,95 EUR
  • Shell Cordovan Mystery Lighter Sheath

    Shell Cordovan Mystery Lighter Sheath

    Shell Cordovan Mystery Lighter Sheath

    Horween Shell Cordovan

    €35,95 EUR
    €35,95 EUR
  • Shell Cordovan Belt Shell Cordovan Belt

    Shell Cordovan Belt

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    Shell Cordovan Belt

    Black Shell Cordovan Sizes 30"-42"

    Shell Cordovan Belt Shell Cordovan Belt
    €384,95 EUR
    €384,95 EUR
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  • Frank the Enforcer card holder in Horween® Color #8 Shell Cordovan with cards and cash, handcrafted in Chicago Hand holding the B-Grade Frank the Enforcer card holder in Horween® Color #8 Shell Cordovan, showing two card slots

    B-Grade Frank the Enforcer

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    B-Grade Frank the Enforcer

    Color 8 Shell Cordovan

    €163,95 EUR
    €163,95 EUR
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  • Shell Cordovan Belt Shell Cordovan Belt

    Shell Cordovan Belt

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    Shell Cordovan Belt

    Color 8 Shell Cordovan Size 30-42"

    Shell Cordovan Belt Shell Cordovan Belt
    €384,95 EUR
    €384,95 EUR
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  • Closed B-Grade Johnny the Fox in natural Horween® Shell Cordovan with white stitching, on wood against a dark background B-Grade Johnny the Fox in natural Horween® Shell Cordovan angled and partly open, showing the card slots

    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

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    B-Grade Johnny the Fox

    Natural Shell Cordovan with Full Grain Interior

    €213,95 EUR
    €213,95 EUR
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  • Open Fat Herbie wallet in black Horween® Shell Cordovan on a light wood table with cash and plants behind Straight-on front of the closed Fat Herbie wallet in black Horween® Shell Cordovan on white

    B-Grade Fat Herbie Leather Wallet

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    B-Grade Fat Herbie Leather Wallet

    Black Shell Cordovan

    €286,95 EUR
    €286,95 EUR
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  • One-Off Shell Cordovan Briefcase One-Off Shell Cordovan Briefcase

    One-Off Shell Cordovan Briefcase

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    One-Off Shell Cordovan Briefcase

    Color 8 Shell Cordovan

    €5.840,95 EUR
    €5.840,95 EUR
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  • Vertical Bugs Vertical Bugs

    Vertical Bugs

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    Vertical Bugs

    Blue Shell Cordovan and Reverse Dip-Dyed Interior

    €267,95 EUR
    €267,95 EUR
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Shell Cordovan, the crown jewel of equine leathers, is smooth and supple to the touch, incredibly durable, and carries a luster that only gets better with age and use. It comes from the "shell," the layer of strong connective tissue below the hide of a horse's hindquarters.

Ashland Leather offers a full line of wallets, belts, and watch bands made from Horween® Shell Cordovan, tanned in what the Chicago Tribune called the Cordovan Capital of the World. Learn about Horween® leather and how it ages.

Handcrafted in Chicago. Guaranteed for Life.

Shell Cordovan FAQs

What is Shell Cordovan?

It is not a hide but the dense membrane beneath it, taken from the hindquarters of a horse. Horween® vegetable tans it in Chicago over a process that runs months, then shaves and hand-glazes every shell. Learn about Horween® leather and how the tannages differ.

What does Ashland make from Shell Cordovan?

Wallets, belts, and watch bands, all cut and handcrafted in Chicago. Availability moves with what Horween® releases, so colors come and go.

Why does the color vary between pieces?

Shell Cordovan is aniline finished, so the dye sits in the leather rather than on top of a pigment coat. Every shell takes color differently, and two wallets in the same color can read noticeably different.

Is Shell Cordovan water-resistant?

Its density makes it water-resistant, not waterproof. Blot water off with a dry cloth, let the piece dry at room temperature away from heat, then brush the area to even out the surface.

How do I care for Shell Cordovan?

A soft horsehair brush is the main tool. Brushing redistributes the waxes already in the leather and restores the luster. Condition rarely and sparingly, since heavy product dulls the finish.

What does the lifetime guarantee cover?

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.