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…
These Chromepak sides are a straight chrome tanned leather with a heavy wax feel. This leather is very pliable due to the combinations of grease blends and waxes that have been hot stuffed during the tanning process. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break,…
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. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts,…
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…
Aniline, full grain calf skins with a slight pebble grain and pull up. Also available in Snuff. 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.
Originally made for belts, these are beautiful, Chrome Tanned, heavyweight sides from S.B. Foot.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 Hillbilly Sienna is a chrome tanned leather with a heavy wax finish. The heavy wax finish provides the hides with extra protection and a great pull-up effect. 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.
Beautiful, full – size ostrich hides. Great for boot tops, vamps, bags or any other project to add an exotic touch! Available in grades 1, 2 and 3. The grades for ostrich hides are determined by the number of defects in each quadrant of the hide. To determine the gradable area, tanneries will divide the belly of the skin into…