cor·do·van
ˈkȯr-də-vən 
1
capitalized
: of or relating to Córdoba and especially Córdoba, Spain
2
: made of cordovan leather
1
: a soft fine-grained colored leather
2
: dense nonporous leather tanned from the inner layer of horsehide
Examples of cordovan in a Sentence
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Ben Boskovich, Esquire, 20 Jan. 2017
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
The selection of a cordovan upper bumps it by an additional $1,850; while choosing ostrich, lizard, or crocodile increases it by a further, $2,450, $2,650, and $4,200, respectively.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
For the best deal, check out the light brown elk-mountain red combo for $62 down from $100, or the dark brown cordovan and squash pair that are starting at $60.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2023
The cordovan iteration is a far cry from the utilitarian style Paul Sperry created in 1935 to avoid slipping on his boat’s deck, but as Bastian explains, that’s precisely its appeal.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2023
There are cow-print pony-hair snaffles and punchy two-tone penny loafers alongside the perennial snuff suede and cordovan.
—Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2021
But its centerpiece is undoubtedly an Authentic Original boat shoe constructed from shell cordovan.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2023
To mark its 15th anniversary, the shop has offered pre-orders of limited-edition cordovan styles from makers like Rancourt and Alden.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2022
James Fox, who serves as head of marketing and e-commerce for Crockett & Jones, can speak to the additional challenges the Northampton shoemaker faces when manufacturing its shell cordovan styles.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
Thursday Boots just released a limited shell cordovan version of its signature Vanguard boot in two colors, whiskey and burgundy.
—Ben Boskovich, Esquire, 20 Jan. 2017
Noun
Clients have the opportunity to select their preferred color and type of leather, ranging from standards like smoothed or grained calfskin, cordovan, or suede, as well as Suzuki’s enviable selection of exotic skins including crocodile, lizard, and ostrich.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
The selection of a cordovan upper bumps it by an additional $1,850; while choosing ostrich, lizard, or crocodile increases it by a further, $2,450, $2,650, and $4,200, respectively.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
For the best deal, check out the light brown elk-mountain red combo for $62 down from $100, or the dark brown cordovan and squash pair that are starting at $60.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2023
The cordovan iteration is a far cry from the utilitarian style Paul Sperry created in 1935 to avoid slipping on his boat’s deck, but as Bastian explains, that’s precisely its appeal.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2023
There are cow-print pony-hair snaffles and punchy two-tone penny loafers alongside the perennial snuff suede and cordovan.
—Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2021
But its centerpiece is undoubtedly an Authentic Original boat shoe constructed from shell cordovan.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2023
To mark its 15th anniversary, the shop has offered pre-orders of limited-edition cordovan styles from makers like Rancourt and Alden.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2022
James Fox, who serves as head of marketing and e-commerce for Crockett & Jones, can speak to the additional challenges the Northampton shoemaker faces when manufacturing its shell cordovan styles.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2022
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“Cordovan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordovan. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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