These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.
S.B Foot History and Heritage The S.B. Foot Tanning Company was first established along the banks of Trout Brook near Red Wing, Minnesota. Founded in 1872 by Silas B. Foot and George Sterling, the S.B. Foot Tanning Company has been a part of the Red Wing, Minnesota community for generations. It moved operations into its current location on Bench Street…
Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These are a tumbled variation which means the temper is slightly softer and the pull up shows as a more distressed, two tone look on the hides. These are second…
Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These have a Box Board embossed print as shown in photo 2. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to…
Chromepak is one of Horween’s toughest tannages. Heavily hot stuffed with oils and waxes to weatherproof and condition the hides. Great for boots, moccasins, bags, tack and other heavy duty goods. This leather will last a lifetime, or two. Embossed with a pebble grain. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color…
Originally made for belts, these are beautiful, Chrome Tanned, heavyweight sides from S.B. Foot. Don’t need a whole side? Check out our Black Dakota Belt Blanks.
The Essex, Dublin and Derby are tanned using Horween’s 100 year old Cordovan veg tan liquor formula. Dublin is a bit more rugged looking than the Essex leather it starts off as. The hides are infused with wax and then heat plated which enhances the grain, creates a pull-up effect and adds a bit more rigidity than the leather. Just…
Horween’s Latigo line is a full grain, veg retan leather. Characterized by a beautiful tight grain and made in a full range of color, finishes, weights and tempers. Many people think of Latigo as the original saddlery style leather. While Horween will produce it in matte or gloss finishes, heavy or soft tempers. Can be produced in a full aniline,…
These beautiful whole hide calf skins have a supple, soft temper and a natural pebble grain. Also available in Gaucho and Acorn. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high…
Ruffian is a full grain re-tan leather. Similar to the feel of Chromexcel with more body. Beautiful hides with a light pullup. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, color variation, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
