EP54: Why is shell cordovan so expensive!?
Sep 30, 2024•58 min
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Episode description
Nick Horween explains why shell cordovan (and leather in general) is expensive. Cost breakdown includes hides, material, labor, regulations and more.
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0:00 Cordovan is expensive
21:00 Labor & Regulations
26:36 Hides are expensive
35:51 Materials are expensive
42:48 Leather cost in a final product
53:39 Favorites
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