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29 reviews
love this wallet
Ashland Leather Machine Gun Jack in Horween Natural Shell CordovanBy onepulp • April 7, 2026"good minimal style Wallet..."Read the full review
The new black wallet
Ashland Leather Long Wallet in Horween Ultraviolet Shell CordovanBy Huntsman • April 6, 2026"Work is rather formal, and formal leisure..."Read the full review
Hand crafted wallet will be used for life!
DIY Bifold in Horween Dark Cognac Shell Cordovan & Conceria Walpier Chocolate ButteroBy poppyseed55 • April 6, 2026"Perfect for everyday use. Carries exactly the amount of cards and cash, while being stylish...."Read the full review
First Shell Cordovan- I get it now!
Ashland Leather Fat Herbie in Horween Natural Shell CordovanBy kungfubeach • April 6, 2026"This wallet has been with me through everything during the thunderdome and has been bombproof. Logging landings, sagebrush and granite, falling in a trout hatchery, 90 degree march days, hikes, photo shoots across California, and lots of days sitting in an office have all made their mark...."Read the full review
An eye opening and wonderful first experience with shell cordovan
Pacific Handmade 3 Pocket Cardholder in Horween Amaretto Shell Cordovan & Horween Reverse Ultraviolet Shell Cordovan & Conceria Walpier Olive ButteroBy drew_15 • April 5, 2026"This cardholder was used almost everyday throughout the Thunderdome and it was the only wallet I used. It was well taken care of - but not babied. When I wore it I used it in the same pocket as my car/house keys, so it was subjected to some scratches. Care included semi-frequent brushing, 2 light applications of Saphir cordovan cream, and 1 polishing with water and a spoon...."Read the full review
379x mafia strikes again
Alden Cavalry Boot in Horween Black Shell CordovanBy Way2Jeff • April 5, 2026"Walkin’, dancin’, parentin’, servin’ dat bizness...."Read the full review
A cool shoe that dresses up or down
Alden Director Unlined Perforated Tip Derby in Horween Color 8 Shell CordovanBy shoe_enjoy_myself • April 2, 2026"Strictly business...."Read the full review
It’s Black… It virtually didn’t change at all
Ashland Leather Belt Loop Key Ring in Horween Black Shell CordovanBy Mirswith95 • April 2, 2026"I wore this Daly and I hung my AirPods from the chain on my belt..."Read the full review
Beautiful boots. Love 'em.
Midas Journey Derby Boot in Horween Unglazed Natural Shell CordovanBy redfishjoefish • April 4, 2024"I've worn them nearly every day to the office. I walk around town in them, usually on hard surfaces. I travel in them (some of my patina photos were taken on a trip to Belize). I've noticed my brake pedal has worn prints in the left boot from operating the clutch. I just wear them, doing whatever I happen to be doing that day. I don't really hike or anything in these. If I'm going out in the mud, I wear something else...."Read the full review
1000 Miles (and Counting…)
Viberg Service Boot PCT in Horween Natural Shell CordovanBy solestandcool • April 3, 2024"These were worn constantly. No activity or condition deterred that. From the office to jobsites, from sun to sleet, these were on foot. Significant mileage was racked up walking the streets of NYC (the heels tell that tale), a significant amount accompanied by my never-tired Blue Heeler on our daily long walks. My phone tells me I’ve walked/ran 1,100 miles over these past 6 months. Outside of a recent reentry into running, all of those miles were lived through these boots...."Read the full review
Solid dress boot!
Alden Medallion Cap Toe Boot in Horween Color 8 Shell CordovanBy harshhappens • April 2, 2024"Worn these to work at the clinic, concerts and performances, apple picking, photography gigs, everywhere! They've seen lots of rain and snow as well
Worn with a lot of denim, tweed, twill, corduroy, and canvas..."Read the full review
Durable, versatile boot in "rare shell" that doesn't seem to age at all. A boot for all occasions.
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Horween Garnet Shell CordovanBy LouisvilleLeatherGuy • April 6, 2024"I have worn them in small gravel and dirt trails. Manual labor with often 15k+ steps a day on carpet, concrete, and pavement. Heavy lifting and crouched/on my knees. Urban travel in rain and snow. Extreme cold with thick socks, and warm outdoor work with lots of sweat...."Read the full review
Julian Boots! Custom Pattern & Last
Julian Boots Madison in Horween Bourbon Shell CordovanBy tlmader • March 31, 2024"I wore my pair throughout my travels in Ciudad de México. They were worn at various coffee shops, record bars, and beer tasting rooms while I coded Patina Project. I walked to and from Spanish class three days a week and learned how to dance basic salsa in them...."Read the full review
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