MEN'S SHOES|grid|Men's|Collection|Using only the finest calf leathers from the leading tanneries of Europe, Crockett & Jones shoes are individually crafted on lasts designed to produce the best possible fitting characteristics. Each pair takes up to eight weeks to manufacture in a labour-intensive process involving over 200 highly skilled operations.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-collection-SS24-falmouth_600x.jpg?v=1710346797@MEN'S SALE--mens|default|Winter|Sale|The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale is now available online and in-store with up to 30% off a selection of shoes & boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-winter-sale-2023-mens_600x.jpg?v=1703673667@NEW SEASON--mens|default|New Season|Collection|Crockett & Jones’s more classic approach to design has paved the way for world recognised English style. With heritage and expertise coursing through the veins of our Northampton based craftsmen and women, our new collections are designed, developed and made to the highest possible standards in our Northampton shoe factory.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-new-season-SS24-bibury_600x.jpg?v=1710346796@Riviera Collection--mens|default|Riviera|COLLECTION|Inspired and named after the French Riviera. A European styled collection of soft, summer-weight Loafers, that benefit from more than just a fine eye for style.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-riviera-collection-cannes-tan_600x.jpg?v=1677858386@25th Retail Anniversary Collection--mens|default|25th Years|ON JERMYN STREET|13th September 1997, the day on which we opened our first Crockett & Jones retail shop at 69 Jermyn Street, is a particularly memorable event in the annals of Crockett & Jones.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-25-retail-collection_600x.jpg?v=1653326304@The Icons--mens|default|The Icons|...Timeless|Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-the-icons-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@Main Collection--mens|default|Main|Collection|The Main Collection of Crockett & Jones footwear encompasses a broad range of classic and contemporary styles for men. The assortment of leather and rubber soled shoes and boots are constructed with durable uppers from the finest European leathers including: aniline calf, suede and country grains. This collection presents a wide variety of choice for business, formal and casual wear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-main-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Hand Grade Collection--mens|default|Hand Grade|Collection|This unique collection of styles from Crockett & Jones represents the art of shoemaking at its highest level. Asymmetric lasts, shaped to the natural contours of the foot, gives exceptional fitting qualities. Uppers, cut from the finest calf skins with a supple tannage, provide glove-like comfort. They are hand finished to the highest level in a process which lasts up to 10 weeks.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-handgrade-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Shell Cordovan--mens|default|Shell Cordovan|Collection|The Shell Cordovan used by Crockett & Jones is both unique and exclusive. A traditional and lengthy process of specialist vegetable tanning, hand dyeing and finishing produces the distinctive strong fibre structure and rich shiny texture of Cordovan leather.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-cordovan-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Calf Collection--mens|default|Calf|Collection|Our Calf leather shoes are made from European calf skins from the finest tanneries. A strong tannage will ensure that this leather age well.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-calf-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Grain Collection--mens|default|Grain|Collection|Our embossed grain leathers are made from European calf skins with a special tannage, which keeps them supple but strong.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-grain-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Rough-Out Suede Collection--mens|default|Rough-Out Suede|COLLECTION|Our Rough-Out Suede is a tough suede with wax treatment on the surface, which gives it its rugged character and good water resistance.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-ros-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Suede Collection--mens|default|Suede|Collection|Our Main Collection suede leathers are strong, durable and offer excellent comfort.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-suede-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Unlined Styles--mens|default|Unlined|Shoes & Boots|Our unlined construction process increases flexibility, breathability and comfort, without compromising quality. By utilising only the highest quality leathers with substance that will hold up to years of wear with ease. Unlined styles are perfect for the warmer summer months.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-unlined-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Winter Style Scottish Pursuits--mens|default|AW23|SCOTTISH PURSUITS|This year, the outstanding landscape that forms the Scottish Trossachs provided the perfect playground for our new Autumn Winter collection.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-scottish-pursuits-collection-islay-ros-uk_600x.jpg?v=1693586833@Winter Style Icelandic Endeavour--mens|default|Winter Style|Icelandic Endeavour|For Autumn Winter 2022, Crockett & Jones embarked upon a journey north. Taking five new styles to the land of fire and ice, we put them through their paces across the breathtaking Icelandic terrain.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-new-season-denver-dark-brown-aw22_600x.jpg?v=1662133467@Ultimate Winter Boots--mens|default|Ultimate|Winter Boots|Crockett & Jones prides itself on producing some of the finest shoes & boots in the world, but there is a side to C&J that is becoming more well-known...|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-ultimate-winter-boots-stock_600x.jpg?v=1670346602@The Black Editions--mens|default|The Black Editions|Collection|We present to you a concept never seen before from Crockett & Jones. An over-sized, ‘Cleated’ rubber sole is showcased using a selection of contemporary black leathers. ‘The Black Editions’ is an audacious collection of English footwear, influenced by Japanese style.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-the-black-editions-collection-aw21-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491647@Unstructured Collection--mens|default|Unstructured Collection|SUPERFLEX Sole|Further refining our unlined construction process with a trio of loafers, we have created our first ever UNSTRUCTURED collection. New additions SALCOMBE, SEATON & SOUTHPORT. All styles are Goodyear welted, made in our own Northampton factory.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-unstructured-collection-salcombe-ss22_600x.jpg?v=1646651320@Waterfront Collection--mens|default|Waterfront|Collection|The Waterfront Collection consists of two new styles. The first is a footwear category yet to feature in the Crockett & Jones collection. The second is a more relaxed take on a somewhat popular category.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-waterfront-collection-SS24-falmouth_600x.jpg?v=1710346797@Ivy League Style--mens|default|Ivy League Style|AN ODE TO HERITAGE|Crockett & Jones is relaunching its own sporty, plain front, 5-eyelet Derby… Cornell, an Ivy League Blucher! These are typically broad in the toe, featuring top eyelets.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-ivy-league-collection-cornell-ss22_600x.jpg?v=1646651320@James Bond, No Time To Die--mens|default|No Time To Die|James Bond|Crockett & Jones proudly announces its official partnership with EON productions, the makers of the James Bond films. Crockett & Jones have previously worked with the 007 filmmakers on Skyfall, Spectre and the forthcoming film No Time To Die.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-james-bond-no-time-to-die-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@James Bond, 60th Anniversary--mens|default|60th Anniversary|JAMES BOND|Crockett & Jones and EON Productions announce the release of a new style, Hamilton, in celebration of James Bond’s 60th anniversary.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-james-bond-60-anniversary_600x.jpg?v=1670254826@Loafers--mens|default|Loafers|Penny, Tassel...|Loafers have grown from strength to strength over recent years and are the most casual style available from a Goodyear-welted shoemaker such as Crockett & Jones. Today, we have an extensive collection available in Calf, Suede and Grain in both ‘Lined’ and ‘Unlined’ forms.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-loafers_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@All Boots--mens|default|Boots|Derby, Chelsea, Chukka...|The Crockett & Jones boot collection has grown considerably over recent years. Diverse in style and material there are few situations where a pair of Crockett & Jones Boots cannot be worn! This comprehensive collection covers a wide variety of boot styles.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-boots_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Derby Boots--mens|default|Derby Boots|Cap Toe, Brogue...|The most popular of all the boot styles, a Derby boot is a fully lined, high leg and all together, more substantial boot.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-derby-boots-2_600x.jpg?v=1632497096@Chelsea Boots--mens|default|Chelsea Boots|Suede, Calf, Grain...|Expert pattern cutting, and shoemaking of the highest order, means Crockett & Jones makes some of the finest Chelsea boots on offer today.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-chelsea-boots-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@Chukka Boots--mens|default|Chukka Boots|Two eyelet, Three eyelet|It is believed that a Chukka boot has both a sporting and a military heritage. A Chukka boot (or Desert boot) is constructed using three pieces of outer material|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-chukka-boots-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@Oxfords--mens|default|Oxfords|Toe Cap, Semi-Brogue...|The most easily recognisable of all classic styles, is the elegant English Oxford, synonymous among the English shoemakers. A formal style that dates back over two hundred years, it is thought to have been named by the students at Oxford University.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-oxfords_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Derbys--mens|default|Derbys|Brogue, Split Toe...|Derby shoes are possibly the most versatile of all shoe styles, bridging the gap between smart and smart casual wear with ease. Available in great variety, the Derby is also considered to be more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-derbys_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Monk Straps--mens|default|Monk Straps|Single, Double...|Unbeknown to many, a Monk strap style hosts similar fitting qualities and construction to a Derby. You could think of a Monk style as a ‘modern day’ Derby, of sorts. With open quarters, and a whole cut vamp and tongue, Monk straps (single and double buckle) are remarkably comfortable on the foot.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-monk-straps_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Velvet Slippers--mens|default|Velvet Slippers|Plain Albert, Embroidered...|The development of the Albert Slipper coincided with the fashion of men wearing smoking jackets at the turn of the century. It is generally agreed that the style was named after Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert. Today however, times are very different but the velvet slipper remain as popular as ever.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-slippers_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Driving Shoes--mens|default|Driving Shoes|Elise, Exige...|These soft, unstructured and ultra-comfortable loafers / moccasins were made famous by the Italians in the 1960s. They are typically adorned during the warm summer months, and are often available in bright colours and soft suedes.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-driving-shoes_cb68536a-098e-4c68-9fb7-d359cfb175af_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@WOMEN'S SHOES|grid|Women's|Collection|With a long-standing heritage of producing low heeled shoes for Women, dating back to 1920, the new Women's Collection has been developed in-house with quality, comfort and feminine elegance in mind. Encompassing Loafers, Oxfords, Derbys, Monk Strap and Boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-collection-all_2_600x.jpg?v=1631527784@WOMEN'S SALE--womens|default|Winter|Sale|The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale is now available online and in-store with up to 30% off a selection of shoes & boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-winter-sale-2023-womens_600x.jpg?v=1703673668@Women's Collection--womens|default|Women's|Collection|With a long-standing heritage of producing low heeled shoes for Women, dating back to 1920, the new Women's Collection has been developed in-house with quality, comfort and feminine elegance in mind. Encompassing Loafers, Oxfords, Derbys, Monk Strap and Boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-collection_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@The Icons--womens|default|The Icons|...Timeless|Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-boots_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Calf Collection--womens|default|Calf|Collection|Our Calf leather shoes are made from European calf skins from the finest tanneries. A strong tannage will ensure that this leather age well.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-calf-collection_600x.jpg?v=1670258817@Grain Collection--womens|default|Grain|Collection|Our embossed grain leathers are made from European calf skins with a special tannage, which keeps them supple but strong.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-grain-collection_600x.jpg?v=1670258817@Suede Collection--womens|default|Suede|Collection|Our Main Collection suede leathers are strong, durable and offer excellent comfort.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-suede-collection_600x.jpg?v=1670258817@New Season--womens|default|New Season|Collection|Crockett & Jones’s more classic approach to design has paved the way for world recognised English style. With heritage and expertise coursing through the veins of our Northampton based craftsmen and women, our new collections are designed, developed and made to the highest possible standards in our Northampton shoe factory.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-new-season-collection-aw21_2_600x.jpg?v=1631527784@Boots--womens|default|Boots|Chelsea, Lace-up...|The Crockett & Jones boot collection has grown considerably over recent years. Diverse in style and material there are few situations where a pair of Crockett & Jones Boots cannot be worn! This comprehensive collection covers a wide variety of boot styles.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-the-icons_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Loafers--womens|default|Loafer|Tassel, Fringe...|Loafers have grown from strength to strength over recent years and are the most casual style available from a Goodyear-welted shoemaker such as Crockett & Jones. Today, we have an extensive collection available in Calf, Suede and Grian in both ‘Lined’ and ‘Unlined’ forms.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-loafer_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Oxfords--womens|default|Oxfords|Toe Cap, Semi-Brogue...|The most easily recognisable of all classic styles, is the elegant English Oxford, synonymous among the English shoemakers. A formal style that dates back over two hundred years, it is thought to have been named by the students at Oxford University.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-oxford_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Derbys--womens|default|Derbys|Town, Country...|Derby shoes are possibly the most versatile of all shoe styles, bridging the gap between smart and smart casual wear with ease. Available in great variety, the Derby is also considered to be more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-derby_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Monk Straps--womens|default|Monk Straps|Single, Double...|Unbeknown to many, a Monk strap style hosts similar fitting qualities and construction to a Derby. You could think of a Monk style as a ‘modern day’ Derby, of sorts. With open quarters, and a whole cut vamp and tongue, Monk straps (single and double buckle) are remarkably comfortable on the foot.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-monk_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Velvet Slippers--womens|default|Velvet Slippers|Plain Albert, Embroidered...|The development of the Albert Slipper coincided with the fashion of men wearing smoking jackets at the turn of the century. It is generally agreed that the style was named after Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert. Today however, times are very different but the velvet slipper remain as popular as ever.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-slippers_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Unlined Styles--womens|default|Unlined|Shoes & Boots|Our unlined construction process increases flexibility, breathability and comfort, without compromising quality. By utilising only the highest quality leathers with substance that will hold up to years of wear with ease. Unlined styles are perfect for the warmer summer months.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-unlined_600x.jpg?v=1627033171@ACCESSORIES|grid|Belts & Accessories|Collection|The Accessories Collection consists of essential shoe care products that if used regularly, will ensure your Crockett & Jones shoes age well over time. The Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Calf--belts|default|Calf|Belt|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Suede--belts|default|Suede|Belts|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Grain--belts|default|Grain|Belts|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shell Cordovan--belts|default|Shell Cordovan|Belts|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Woven Calf--belts|default|Woven Calf|Belt|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Rough-Out Suede--belts|default|Rough-Out Suede|Belt|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_2e7ab457-a0d9-4a86-92f9-c453f9aec276_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Socks-acc|default|Socks|COLLECTION|Our new socks collection, from the London Sock Company, combines contemporary classics with a splash of colour. The new additions are comfortable, durable and stylish.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-socks_600x.jpg?v=1667575896@Saphir Medaille d'Or--acc|default|Saphir|Medaille d'Or|Crockett & Jones only uses the highest quality components combined with the most skilled craftsmanship - a successful recipe for producing beautiful handmade shoes that represent excellent value for your investment. Proper care and maintenance of your shoes will help to ensure their longevity in wear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-medaille-dor_065f75a0-dba8-4e96-85b3-47eae99d0fd4_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Care Kits--acc|default|Shoe Care Kits|Perfect For Travel|Crockett & Jones shoe care kits come with a variety of shoe care products in a, zip up, leather holdall. Proper care and maintenance of your shoes will help to ensure their longevity in wear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-kit_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Trees--acc|default|Shoe Trees|Aid Drying & Reduce Creasing|Shoe Trees are an extremely important part of caring for your Crockett & Jones shoes. Shoe trees have excellent moisture absorbency, gradually dry your shoes from the inside and reduce creasing of the vamp.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-tree_13d09d98-55f7-4f5b-99c9-e713cf39e156_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Brushes--acc|default|Shoe Brushes|Polishing & Buffing|To properly care for your Crockett & Jones shoes, you should use two or three different brushes. Shoe brushes should be used to remove dust and light dirt from your shoes, whilst you keep others separate for the removal of excess polish after application.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-brush_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Polishing Mitt--acc|default|Polishing Mitt|The Final Buff|A glove like design, made using our high quality dark brown calf suede and genuine lamb’s wool, produces the perfect accessory to give your calf and grain shoes its ‘perfect’ final buff.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-polishing-mitt_600x.jpg?v=1639646755@Shoe Horns--acc|default|Shoe Horns|Essential|Shoe Horns are equally as important as Shoe Trees & Polish when caring for your Crockett & Jones shoes. A Shoe Horn provides a smooth surface to easily slip your foot into your shoes and thus reducing damage to the heel of your shoes, particularly loafers.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-horn_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Bags--acc|default|Shoe & Boot Bags|Protection|Shoe Bags should be used to store your shoes to protect them from dust, scratches and light, especially whilst travelling.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-bag_600x.jpg?v=1639646755@Laces--acc|default|Shoe & Boot Laces|Replacements|Over time, laces can become frayed and unsightly. Polish aside, a new pair of laces is a great way to give your shoes & boots a new lease of life.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-laces_600x.jpg?v=1653381355@STORES|gallery|Stores & Stockists||Crockett & Jones’s finest English shoes & boots are stocked by many luxury stores worldwide, including our own flagship retail stores in London, Birmingham, Paris, New York and Brussels.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shopifycloud/shopify/assets/no-image-2048-5e88c1b20e087fb7bbe9a3771824e743c244f437e4f8ba93bbf7b11b53f7824c_600x.gif@Our Stores|default|Our Stores||Crockett & Jones flagship retail stores can be found in London, Birmingham, Paris, New York and Brussels. 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The Legend of Horween - Part 1

Words by Crockett & Jones
An interview with Arnold "Skip" Horween III, President of Horween Leather Company.
Crockett & Jones - The Legend of Horween - Part 1
Skip, what attracted you to working for your family’s business when you first joined Horween?

What attracted me was the sense of pride I had in what my predecessors had accomplished. It was an unparalleled opportunity for me to see if I could rise to the occasion and make my own mark on our company’s path. Time will tell I guess. I also got along great with my father and grandfather and thought it would be amazing to work with them.

The family aspect to Crockett & Jones is very important. It sets us apart from many of our competitors, giving us the freedom to follow our own path. What does it mean to the Horween family to remain family owned and to continue your family’s legacy?

Family owned businesses present unique challenges and opportunities all at once. We feel very strongly that there is a certain path that we were set on when my great grandfather founded our business and we do our best to follow that framework. As a family, we can take our time and develop business and relationships on a much more personal and permanent basis than a large public corporation. The idea of making it the best it can be, certainly does not mean you are going to become a massive business - and that’s always been OK with us.

Can you give us a snapshot of the ‘History of Horween’ – The Tannery and The Family?

Our Tannery was founded in 1905 as ‘Horween and Company’ by my great-grandfather. Shell Cordovan was his only product and used primarily for sharpening strops for razors/blades. In 1920, he took the opportunity to purchase ‘Hermann Loescher and Sons’ which also tanned cowhides, in our current location. My grandfather, Arnold and his brother Ralph, joined the company in the early 1920’s, working to develop and broaden our product lines. My uncle Ralph left the business to pursue a full-time legal career in 1951. And my father Arnold Horween Jr. joined the business in 1953. I joined the company full-time straight from university in 1978. And my son Nick joined in 2009, followed by my daughter Natalie in 2015. I’m not sure how my father and grandfather felt, but I already know, when the time comes… I will be leaving the company in good hands

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Most of our customers will only ever handle finished Cordovan and will not understand the basic of a tanning process. Could you give us a quick overview of the tanning process that makes Horween so special (secrets aside!)? From Raw material to finished Shells…

Tanning Shell Cordovan is a little like making fine wine... It cannot be rushed. We receive hides, remove the hair and prepare the skins for vegetable tanning; using a tanning solution made as my great-grandfather did from the very beginning. We still use his formula and procedure. Which means that the tanning is still done in large vats taking 60 days while modern tanning is typically done in 1.
Then we hot stuff - or nourish the skins with another family recipe of raw oils waxes and greases. Additionally, we curry the leather- a painstaking hand oiling done one at a time by one man and his brush! The skins are piled together and aged an additional 90 days. At this point they are shaved, like planing wood to expose the super tight natural fibre structure that is the Shell.
Multiple stain coats are applied, and finally after drying naturally they are hand-waxed and polished on a glazing jack - a mechanical arm with a smooth piece of glass which polishes the surface – the sought-after Cordovan sheen. After grading it’s shipped to craftsmen like yourselves where the real magic happens… (Skip, we think this is equally as magical!)

Tanning Cordovan sounds a little like producing high quality English shoes… It takes time, you need highly skilled staff and you end up with a product of real beauty that will stand the test of time. Technically speaking, why is the tanning process for Horween Cordovan so long?

Traditional tanning, like traditional shoemaking isn’t complicated, it just isn’t easy (If you know what you are doing). We take the time to let the leather equalize and cure and age to its best natural state.

If you had to highlight one artisan process that makes you stop and wonder each time you see it, what would it be and can you tell us a little about it?

I guess the one process I constantly find amazing is shaving (To the layman – cutting the Shell from the skins/hides). It is very difficult and not exact. You can show an operator what a Shell should be but he has to learn the art of smoothing and exposing this unique fibre structure. The Shell is never at the same depth in different skins, and even at different depths in the same skin... I often wonder who discovered it, and admire the craftsmen that know how to do this extremely delicate and totally essential step.

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A supplier is not always the easiest role to play in an artisanal product supply chain. How has business been during these rather ‘odd’ governmental times and has it helped that the Horween’s brand has become such an iconic ‘hallmark’ of American quality?

Odd times to say the least, although business has been good during these times. While we are not immune to the fortunes of the economy, it helps that we have a reputation for quality - worldwide. That reputation is useful in getting us into some doors, but it is the excellent products and reputation of our customers that carry the day in the way that they handle our products.

Working together for more than 30 years, Crockett & Jones and Horween have a well-established relationship. How important is it that your customers have longevity in mind?

We think that a long term mind-set is critical for both partners. We are at our best working with like-minded people and businesses - in it for the long-haul making products that are functionally and aesthetically pleasing. We like to think we are guided by the simple concept of making products our fathers would be proud of, and our sons will be pleased to make.

The only Cordovan that Crockett & Jones use is Horween, which we of course refer to as ‘Genuine Cordovan’. It is so important for us to only use the finest materials, as and where we are able to, so if a Crockett & Jones customer was to ask – Why do you only use Cordovan from Horween? What would your reply be?

We like to think Horween's Genuine Shell Cordovan is the best of its type. And most importantly consumers agree. We and our customers put so much work into it that in wear, it doesn’t just survive it thrives. A well cared for cordovan shoe will look great for a VERY long time.

Shell Cordovan Collection
Dark Brown Cordovan
£775
Burgundy Cordovan
£825
Whisky Cordovan
£850
Dark Brown Cordovan
£825
Whisky Cordovan
£1,030
Dark Brown Cordovan
£995
Burgundy Cordovan
£850
Dark Brown Cordovan
£850

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