The joy of cordovan – and how to wear and m...

February 3rd 2021

I'm a relatively recent convert to cordovan, but have come to love it as I've started to wear more casual clothing, and darker colours. It also added a layer of love visiting the Horween tannery in Chicago last year (shown below). That’s worth...

The joy of cordovan – and how to wear and m...

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In one way, yes it is. However, just because a shoe works with lots of looks, it doesn't mean you're not losing something, and it is a little unusual as a colour so I can imagine not everyone will like it...

February 3rd 2021

How cordovan is made, at Horween tannery, Chicago

December 6th 2019

Why should you care about a factory visit? Why care what the place is like where something is made - compared to say, the quality of it or how to wear it? Does it matter whether the place is clean or dirty, old or new? What the atmosphere is like,...

How cordovan is made, at Horween tannery, Chicago

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I'd go with the Alden, personally. I love that model, and great with jeans...

Factory visits - ShoesDecember 6th 2019