Cordovan is a rich shade of burgundy and a dark shade of rose. Cordovan takes its name from the city of Córdoba, Spain, where the production of cordovan leather was first practiced by the Visigoths in the seventh century. These monk strap dress shoes with broguing detail on the cap toe and heel are a lulled more modern. And they’ve barely been worn. Probably only inside. Great quality, beautiful color, leather soles.