Shinki Shell Cordovan

This boot is made using the exclusive Shell Cordovan from the Shinki Hikaku Tannery. 

Shinki Hikaku Tannery is a family owned tannery, located in the heart of Japan in the village of Himeji (Hyogo Prefecture).  This leather is made following ancient methods, full vegetable tanned made following a 10 month process where every shell is pit tanned, naturally air dried, hand-skived & glazed by hand in order to achieve its recognized-fiber tightness & a stunning transparent & characteristic finish as well.  That is a quite long process, but the result its totally worth it. 

Boots made using this precious leather will develop a deep patina over the time, that will add its very own special character depening on the wearer’s care, & way of living it. 

For sure one of the most incredible & unique leathers we’ve came accross during the years we’ve been in the business. 

As all our leathers it benefits from regular cleaning and conditioning, but in this case you just need a Shell conditioner that helps recover its natural oils and a lot of brushing.  We recommend you using Shell Cordovan Pommade & a nice horsehair brush. 

Because of the oils used in the tanning process, light scuffs and marks might happen adding its own character and making every pair unique, however those can easily be removed just rubbing the leather surface nice & vigorous brushing.