![]() This creates an antiqued look which many find attractive. Special brushes are used to partially remove the black top coat and reveal the underlying cherry. The most common color is Black Cherry which has a base color of cherry red over-colored with black. BRUSH OFF GOATSKINīrush-off Goat is colored twice. Kidskin is great to use in tops but should not be used in vamps for work boots. ![]() Kidskin comes in a wide range of colors from basic black to bluebonnet blue to celery and red and back to basic chocolate. Kidskin has been popular for boot tops for many years. Remuda makes a great casual or semi- dress boot because it is very light-weight. The Italian tanned light leather is called remuda while the heavy-weight leather is called chromexcel. Horsehide comes in both light-weight and heavy leathers. The “shaved” Stingray is more forgiving in getting a good fit. THEY DO NOT STRETCH, although they do look unique and appeal to many customers. Be certain to not fit these boots too snug. Keep clean and regularly condition and it will serve you well. Giraffe is a long-wearing leather for hard use, but it is fairly stiff. Long lasting if regularlly cleaned and conditioned. A unique looking leather which serves as a work boot for serious horsemen and ranchers. It is found in South America by fresh water dams and lakes. The world's largest rodent, also known as capybara. It is a very comfortable leather for its softness. It takes a beating and will also shine up easily. Many customers report that it feels like it is already broken in when brand new. A full grain leather that is both soft and supple. One of the most popular of present-day boot leathers. Since it is fairly dry, it should be regularly cleaned and conditioned. Elephant is scuff resistant for work and is nice for casual wear. It is a very popular leather and is fairly available due to the governments in south of Africa not wasting the meat or hides of those animals taken for population control. ![]() ELEPHANTĮlephant is tanned in pieces with each piece having it own distinct grain, some heavy and some smooth. It must be cleaned of dirt, mud, manure – any material that would tend to deteriorate it – and conditioned from time to time. Shark has a water-shedding quality but just because it is a fish does not mean the leather is waterproof. Although shark is scuff-resistant and tough, it needs care like any leather. Recent improvements in tannage make shark more pliable than in the past. Colors in sharkskin are rich and unique. It is practically scuff-proof and has a long life for work and dress. One of the toughest leathers of them all, it is very easily recognized for its distinct grain. LEATHERS FOR BOTH WORK AND DRESS BOOTS SHARKSKIN Even though it may be used for dress, this boot will not take a high shine due to its full grain. It has a very long life, is moderately priced, is soft and supple and conforms to the foot. The grain usually forms a triangle and is easily recognized. Pigskin is a soft leather with a dominant grain. Retan is thick and heavier than most cowhides therefore some folks do not favor the extra weight but will value the durability of the boot. Retan contains a lot of oils and feels waxy, so it will not polish to a high shine. It is tanned to resist barnyard acids and moisture. Its extra flexibility is due to double tanning (hence the term “re-tan”)-first with an inert chrome solution and then re-tanned with vegetable materials. Some rough-out leathers are silicone treated as part of its tanning treatment, making them water resistent. A brass suede brush cleans it, though it spots easily and looks dirty because of its absorbancy. Rough-out must be kept clean of mud and other drying ingredients or it will crack. ![]() For longer wear select the rough-out that has a soft and pliable feel, with a smoother nap, not too loose-fibered and shaggy looking. Rough-out steer absorbs water especially through its larger pores. This is the same leather as full grain steer but reversed with the flesh side out. Because of these two processes, the leather lightens in color as the hand lasting process highlights the character of the hide. Our steer hides are aniline tanned so the color is consistent through and through. Steer or cowhide comes in various tannages, the most popular being crazy horse-a lightly sanded pull-up leather with a hot stuffed wax treatment. BOOT LEATHERS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS STEER OR COWHIDE ![]()
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