Introducing Yanko Shell cordovan derbies
7 April 2026
|updated 7 April 2026
We are very pleased to introduce two models from Yanko made in the exclusive and popular Shell cordovan leather.
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American style shoes, a Plain toe blucher and a Longwing derby, both available in black and burgundy cordovan from the Italian tannery Maryam. It is considered by many to be Europe's premier cordovan tannery, housed in Italy's tannery centre Santa Croce along the Arno River.
Cordovan is an extremely durable vegetable tanned leather, using the butt of the horse and the special muscle membrane that sits under the skin here, called the "shell". The cordovan leather is stuffed with natural oils and waxes that give it a lovely sheen, and make it easy to restore the look and cover marks just by brushing hard or rubbing with a deer bone. When the shoes are creased, the characteristic soft waves form in the leather.
Below you have all the new styles in Shell cordovan, here you'll find all our derby shoes.
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