Cordovan, derived from the Spanish word, Cordoba has been used in traditional men’s dress shoes for years, favored over other leathers because of the fit and the beautiful patina it produces. To protect your cordovan shoes, we recommend using Saphir cordovan shoe polish, Saphir Pate de luxe wax polish, deer polishing bone, a horsehair brush, and most importantly, Saphir Renovateur.