Horween CXL vs Shell Cordovan

Comparing two famous leathers from Horween: Chromexcel and Shell Cordovan

[DalesLeatherworks]

you truly are an expert, these comparisons are so informative. thank you Phil!!!

[thevintagefuture]

I could watch these videos for hours, Phil! Thanks for gifting us with your vast knowledge of the intricacies and subtleties of these astounding tannages! Not to mention that your designs and workmanship are perhaps the most refined and tasteful I’ve seen. Glad we’ve been in touch more recently! - David

[unopine]

Phil, you are a connoisseur of fine leather, and your descriptions of each leather's qualities make me feel almost as if I were holding the pieces myself. Thank you!

[Uridien]

Love the sheen on the she'll, but reverse shell spoke to me more.

[mickosullivan]

Another great video presentation with plenty of awesome insight ! I was searching for info on care of “ German Leather “ ? I just purchased a pair of AE Hampton Mill Chili boots and they are “ German Leather “ and I cannot find care instructions ie types of conditioner and polishes ? Thanx for the great info !

[SoapAcademy]

I admire your passion and knowledge of leather! I will be ordering from you once I figure out which one. 👍🏻

[jesselopez]

I have 3 of their J. Fox wallets.
The 2 shell cordovan ones are my favorite. I NEED the #8 and the black cordovan wallets!! Email me when they are available. Peace

[RaMoonArt]

Wow it is the best leather . How much 1 psc for making one wallet ?

[gdmonroy]

Phil, sorry but I never gonna like that the leather shows up the horween brand ink stamp. For everything else they´re beautiful.

[WilliamInternational]

Is the chromium dye safe on your skin?

[danielirvine]

I have a few pairs of boots and my chrome xl are the most creased not really found of this leather for boots
Definitely need shoe tree if you don’t want creases imo

[Iovesosa]

im looking to get into leather shoes, and ive been wondering if its worth getting 1 cordovan shoe, over a cxl + deer suede. the thing thats pulling me away from getting the 1 cordovan shoe, is just having that single pair, and not having 2 pairs for different occasions. im looking to get a solid winter shoe (cxl) and the deer suede for more casual wear. but if the cordovan shoe can function as both, id pick that. what should i do?

[freddieslaughter]

The Shell Cordovan is from a horse and the Horween CXL is from a cow, and they do feel different

[davidhunternyc]

Hello, this is an educational video but I would love to have your expert opinion. I'm considering the purchase of Crown Northampton sneakers. Most YouTube videos laud the Horween Cordovan leather but I'm not yet sold. It seems to me the cordovan leather works best in dress shoes, not sneakers. What I seek is a leather that is very soft and supple, the closest to canvas for that comfortable sneaker feel. Which leather would you recommend out of the Crown Northampton line-up? Perhaps too, you would choose the cordovan leather for your own sneakers. Why or why not? Thank you.

[kelvinc]

hold up hold up hold up, horween chrome excel is chrome tanned not veg tanned

[toadamine]

Shell Cordovan looks like plastic, CXL looks like leather...

[Baked_intell]

Upsdide down looks cool but nah id rather not have a dress shoe side down