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…
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Originally made for belts, these are beautiful, Chrome Tanned, heavyweight sides from S.B. Foot.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.
These beautiful whole hide calf skins have a supple, soft temper and a natural pebble grain. Also available in Gaucho and Sea Blue. 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…
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…
Portage is a beautiful full grain, chrome tanned leather. It has an aniline finish with a slight waxy feel and a medium temper making it a great option from boots to bags. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain,…
Originally made for belts, these Chrome Tanned, heavyweight sides from S.B. Foot have a beautiful pull-up. 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. Don’t need a whole side? Check out our Brown Latigo Belt Blanks!
Glazed Shrunken Bison is a truly beautiful article that eloquently displays the unique and diverse grain that American Bison has to offer. Waxed hides with a beautiful pull-up and bright polished surface. The “shrunken” tanning process will tighten the leather in on itself which enhances the natural grain pattern of the hide. Perfect for making for one of a kind…