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…
These sides have been lightly tumbled giving them a softer temper and pronounced grain. Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which…
Chromexcel sides with a waxed flesh. 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. Many times, we have also created our own color names for these hides, and these should not be referenced to identify any leathers not sold…
Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which creates a richly colored leather with a beautiful pull-up effect. (Black CXL does not…
Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which creates a richly colored leather with a beautiful pull-up effect. (Black CXL does not…
Dearborn is a glovey/soft tempered leather that is made to imitate soft deer hide. Unlike deer leather the cowhide will hold up to heavier use. Great for moccasins, soft bags and pouches. Color may vary from side to side. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
Dearborn is a glovey/soft tempered leather that is made to imitate soft deer hide. Unlike deer leather the cowhide will hold up to heavier use. Great for moccasins, soft bags and pouches. Color may vary from side to side. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
Dearborn is a glovey/soft tempered, chrome tanned leather that is made to imitate soft deer hide. Unlike deer leather the cowhide will hold up to heavier use. Great for moccasins, soft bags and pouches. Color may vary slightly from side to side. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to)…
The Essex, Dublin and Derby are tanned using Horween’s 100-year-old Cordovan veg tan liquor formula. The Derby leather is the most rustic of the three, boasting a highly distressed and rustic look due to the tumbling it undergoes during the tanning process. Derby sides have a rich pull up and are expected to age beautifully as they patina. These are…
