CORDOVAN DOUBLE MONK STRAPS 10003 OSCAR

Shell Cordovan is a staple material of fine men’s shoemaking. Shell cordovan looks smooth, lustrous, and richly coloured in shades of burgundy, brown, and black. Shell Cordovan is a much more labour-intensive leather than cowhide. Cordovan shoe will age very well and develop a particularly beautiful patina over time. The name Shell comes from the circular shape of the skin. Today, only a few factories in the world tan shell cordovan. Among them, the most recognized is Horween, which is based in Chicago and run by the Horween family. The Cordovan shoes will age gracefully and develop a particularly beautiful patina over time. All our leather is sourced from the Horween Leather Company of Chicago.

The hevea tree is cultivated in the large tropical plantations of Asia. Hevea milk is harvested by making narrow incisions on the tree’s bark. The milk would eventually pour out of these. Once harvested, this pure virgin milk is refined to create a unique sole filled with tiny air bubbles that offer exceptional levels of comfort. The process used to make the LACTAE HEVEA® sole is unique, It is in fact very similar to the production of cheese: The milk is poured into the moulds, thickened, baked and cured. It is characterised by its comfort and cushioning and features a rubber heel which makes the shoes less flat than the aspen option.