Thank you for this series. I have been wearing Horween Shell shoes for over 50 years, some pairs lasting over 20. I have always wondered how it was made. Seeing the discrete steps in the process is just wonderful. Very well done presentation.
@AshlandLeather2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. Thanks for checking it out! Are you still wearing the pair from 50 years ago?
@FR3EKELITE4 жыл бұрын
Awesome to see how shell gets finished!
@spbynum4 жыл бұрын
Man, I would LOVE to visit that place next time I’m in Chicago.
@adamr634 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of content, keep it coming! Fascinating in so many ways.
@johnathanesposito69053 жыл бұрын
This was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing, sir.
@AshlandLeather3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out, Jonathan!
@edf29534 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Phil. Thanks for sharing...Ed
@ottobord4 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff
@loupblanc0074 жыл бұрын
First time seeing Horween factory. Fall in love with Horween stuff after I bought the nomad Apple Watch strap
@AshlandLeather4 жыл бұрын
It is a magical place!
@JasonWh2 жыл бұрын
I just bought some Shell Cordovan sneakers from Crown Northampton who use Horween Shell Cordovan in their shoes. Super interesting how this is made. I also didn't know this isn't a cow leather. It's from a small section of a horse hide and doesn't have the same pores as a cow leather. If I'm correct, that's why this leather, if cared for correctly, last as long as the owner is alive.
@AshlandLeather2 жыл бұрын
I find most well-tanned leathers to be equally durable. The shell cordovan is unique as you will be able to polish it back to a smooth look and bright shiny luster for a lifetime. Other leathers tend to develop creases especially on footwear. It is not necessarily better or worse -- just a different look
@stationbox4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing.
@FKNSENDIT2 жыл бұрын
Past few times I went online to get some shell, whiskey color its all sold out
@harrypalmer7169 Жыл бұрын
When we eventually get to see the end product be it a wallet or shoe's, we can understand why the price tag is high.
@danielirvine74683 жыл бұрын
Man this was so cool to see
@ManCity-5Peat-Loading2 жыл бұрын
So cool!
@sarunkmv Жыл бұрын
Aftern dipping into the that liquid, only one side got the colour. How come?
@picnicsinspace1982 жыл бұрын
soooo kool to see
@JustinFranza3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if these workers view it as just their job, or if they know they’re making something many of us are obsessed with. Like, does the dude doing the slicking know dorks on the internet think he’s cool?
@jeffreyjoseph14773 жыл бұрын
Cool video thank you for sharing
@AshlandLeather3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Jeffrey!
@honda200twinstar32 жыл бұрын
Hmm the Rolling jack looks like a modern piece of automation or i mean it dont look like something thats been around a long long time .if so i wonder when that came about.?
@AshlandLeather2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the design has a patent from 1901
@honda200twinstar32 жыл бұрын
@@AshlandLeather wow that far back .? i pictured some poor slep way back in the day, before that machine doing what it does ,man if he didnt go home with a sore back and aching shoulder and arm every night ..
@PanMeeConnoisseur4 жыл бұрын
We learn more and more each day. Cool art, cool factory process. Those shell color looks amazing. Is there a way to permanently keep the color from going through patina process?
@AshlandLeather4 жыл бұрын
You can avoid patina by not introducing the leather to moisture and friction
@michaelshults76753 жыл бұрын
Nice - I wish I had a way to contact you.. I need advice on how to restore an old vintage Theo and Kochs shell razor strop. I haven't received it yet because I just won it, but it looked nice in the pictures, I will have to get some of the minor scratches and scuffs out.. There's nothing like the polish a very slick draw under the steel when stropping on shell!! I have a soft spot for shell ,,lol!
@lucabrasi60993 жыл бұрын
I want to work there !!
@AshlandLeather3 жыл бұрын
It's a great place to work!
@manekari4 жыл бұрын
This place is on my wishlist. 😍 do they accept casual visits?
@manekari4 жыл бұрын
Btw phill. Im gonna visit ashlandleather for sure if not horween. 😅👍