Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
For leather nerds! The finest leather, boots, shoes, bags, raw denim, drinks, watches, and more. Leather tannery veterans Nick Horween (5th generation, Horween Leather) and Phil Kalas (Founder, Ashland Leather) cover manufacturing, leather, boots, denim, everyday carry and the talented people who are creating the world's finest products. Get the inside scoop and a greater understanding for high quality goods with a new episode released every week.
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EP41: ?Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome?, Boot Camp, Leather Perspective
Ben Robinson from Stitchdown joins Nick Horween and Phil Kalas to chat Thunderdome, Boot Camp, and Leather. Congratulations to all of the winners of the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome. Boot Camp is October 12-13 in NYC.
0:00 What?s a podcast?
0:49 Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome
45:25 Boot Camp
57:35 Leather Perspective
https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/
https://www.stitchdown.com/
https://www.ashlandleather.com/
https://www.horween.com/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life. Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/
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EP40: CXL is Overrated?? Is Alden Overpriced? WWII Boots, Dale?s Leatherworks
Asking the hard questions up top: Is Horween Chromexcel (CXL) leather overrated? Is Alden overpriced? Dale from Dale?s Leatherworks shares his opinions with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas.
0:00 American Original
1:08 Is CXL Overrated?
19:12 Is Alden Overpriced?
30:03 WWII Boots
38:47 Stuck in a boot world from 10+ years ago
52:38 Nick Q&A Lightning Round
1:00:38 Favorites
https://www.youtube.com/@DalesLeatherworks
https://dalesleatherworks.com/
https://ashlandleather.com/
https://www.horween.com/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life. Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/
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EP39: Sam Parker, Context Clothing, Alden, Roy Boot, Wisconsin Footwear, Supper Clubs
Sam Parker is the co-founder of Context Clothing. He is one of the individuals behind the creation of the famous Roy Boot by Alden x Context. Context had a 15 year run and closed its doors in 2020. Sam now runs restaurants and bars in Madison Wisconsin: Turn Key Supper Club, Settle Down Tavern, and Ounce By Ounce.
https://www.turnkeymadison.com/
https://www.settledownmadison.com/
https://www.ozbyozmadison.com/
0:00 Context Clothing
11:34 Raw Denim & Forums
14:17 Alden
17:13 Roy Boot
24:01 Made In Wisconsin Footwear
28:57 Crepe Sole
32:53 Making Boots Look Great
39:30 Turn Key Supper Club
41:36 Why did Context close?
52:56 Favorites
https://ashlandleather.com/
https://www.horween.com/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life. Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/
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Ep38: Q&A Brain Tanning(!) Leather, Horween Predator, Horsebutt, Rancourt
Nick and Phil take on your hardest hitting leather questions including leather terms, brain tanning, leather delays, Horween?s Predator leather, horsebutt, sneakers and more.
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
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0:00 Q&A
0:34 Leather Terms
10:09 Brain Tanning & Home Tanning
13:40 Leather Delays
16:49 Horween Predator Leather
26:17 Rose Anvil Collab
27:11 CXL Horsebutt
34:36 Sneakers
40:44 Color Variation
52:10 Rancourt
58:14 Patina Thunderdome
1:08:02 Favorites
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EP37: Stridewise, Best Shell Cordovan, Veg vs. Chrome tan, Boot Collecting
Nick English is the owner of www.stridewise.com, a blog and YouTube channel focusing on boots and casual durable stuff. A wide range of leather and boot topics are covered including who makes the best shell cordovan, Horween Chromexcel leather, current trends, European style, loafers, veg tanning vs. chrome tanning, and many more.
0:00 Best Shell Cordovan
1:40 First Shell Cordovan Pair and Care
4:30 Horween Chromexcel Leather
9:47 Current Trends in the Boot Scene
18:59 European Style
22:40 Loafers
26:56 Veg Tan vs. Chrome Tan
35:55 Olive Tanned
40:42 Bison
42:41 Chamois and Kudu and Wild Boar
46:59 Guilt-Free Leather
55:39 Things We Got Wrong
1:03:43 Aesthetic Appeal
1:15:49 Indonesian Boots, Crockett & Jones, Loake, Carmina
1:22:01 Social Media Content Game
1:29:53 Viberg
1:40:29 Horween vs. Shinki Shell Cordovan
1:46:31 Favorites
Check our Stridewise for excellent footwear and style coverage. www.stridewise.com
Nick English is the owner of www.stridewise.com, a blog and YouTube channel focusing on boots and casual durable stuff.
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to [email protected]
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
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EP: 36 WTF is Aniline? Aniline Leather & Leather Finishing??
Are you considering aniline leather? Or perhaps a completely painted leather? Join Nick and Phil as they delve into various leather finishes, highlighting aniline leather. Leather can range from unfinished to fully finished, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
0:00 What is Aniline Leather
8:29 Aniline etymology and marketing
14:06 Is aniline leather tough?
16:27 Leather finishing spectrum: Naked to Full
27:37 Finish application methods
38:26 Benefits of full finish
41:08 Finish break and creasing
46:43 Benefits of Aniline Finish
51:11 Fully finished products we love
58:15 Calf and dress shoes
1:01:50 Naked leather products we love
1:10:22 Takeaway summary
1:11:27 Favorites
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/
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EP35: Suede, Nubuck, Rough Out Waxed Flesh and Genuine Leather: Everything You Want to Know
Nick and Phil discuss the differences and similarities in ?genuine leathers? including suede, split suede, nubuck, rough out, and waxed flesh. How should you care for your suede? Is nubuck more durable than suede? Is a split suede of poor quality? All of the answers are here.
0:00 Genuine Leathers
0:21 What is suede?
9:10 What is rough out and waxed flesh leather?
10:27 Marine Field Shoe CXL
15:19 Nubuck vs. Suede vs. Rough Out
19:53 Natural Variance and Upgrading Leather
21:17 What is nubuck leather?
30:07 Horween Waxed Flesh CXL
34:36 Waterproof Suede
37:20 Horween Chamois Leather
40:57 Suede Tanneries Charles F. Stead
44:03 How to care for suede leather
50:17 Is suede leather durable?
1:02:18 How suede is made
1:12:04 Favorite Suede Products
1:16:49 Off Topic Favorites
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EP34: LIVE Q&A Shinki Shell Cordovan, Seidel Double Shot, Calf, Predator, Horsebutt
Nick and Phil answer your most pressing leather questions.
0:00 Favorite Episodes
4:03 Arabica Lux Leather
6:00 Saphir Mirror Gloss
9:11 Tanner?s Blend on Shell Cordovan
10:27 Favorite and Least Favorite Leathers
14:28 Horween?s Crunch Leather
16:33 VIberg Double Butt Shell Cordovan Boot
22:47 Does Horween Tan Calf?
27:11 What Scent Does the Tannery Have?
29:02 Horween Shell Cordovan vs. Other Tanneries
31:37 English Tan Essex, Dublin, Derby Differences
34:54 Horween?s Predator Leather
37:02 Difficult Leathers to Work With
39:31 Wooly Chromexcel
40:27 Cypress Colors
43:55 Best Leather for Hard Wearing Warehouse Work
47:54 What?s the difference? Chrome Tanned, Veg Tan, or Combo
54:01 Essex and Water. Problem?
54:10 Introduce Horween Pinnacle Leather
56:45 Chromexcel Horsebutt
57:23 Marine Field Natural CXL
57:53 Seidel Double Shot vs. Horween CXL
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
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EP33: Ultimate Leather Care Guide. Horween Shell Cordovan Polishing Secrets
Going deep on leather care.
0:00 1990?s Miami Painting
1:55 The Ultimate Leather Care Guide
4:40 Nick Horween?s Leather Care Routine
7:58 Leather is Designed to Last
12:31 Shoe Trees
13:44 Phil Kalas? Leather Care Routine
15:48 Air Dry After Washing Leather
17:50 Leather Conditioner and Saddle Soap
20:59 Use Less Polish
23:35 Hard Wax vs. Soft Wax
24:35 Leather Polish, Venetian Shoe Cream, Saphir
35:49 How Does Horween Polish Shell Cordovan? (Glazing)
38:18 Veg Tanned Leather
39:59 Do You Condition Your Outsole?
41:28 Arnold Horween Jr?s Leather Care Routine
45:11 Skip Horween?s Leather Care Routine
47:03 Leather Care Products We Hate
49:11 Leather Furniture Restoration
53:16 Wax on. Wax off.
54:09 Mac Method
55:00 Polishing Brushes
1:03:30 Polishes for Wallets and Belts
1:14:21 Importance of Leather Thickness
1:20:38 Deer Bone and Ebony Sticks
1:26:45 Spit Shine
1:29:02 Upcoming Livestream Event
1:30:16 Favorite: Christmas
1:32:22 Nick?s Therapy Session
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EP32: Alden Indy Boot, What is Quality, Meat Industry, Rose Anvil Weston Kay Pt.2
Part two of two with Weston Kay from Rose Anvil. Check out the Rose Anvil YouTube channel to see boots cut in half.
0:00 Alden Indy Boot
11:30 Making Mistakes
16:15 Responsibility of Being Critical of Brands
19:37 Quality Testing Methods
22:03 Does Leather Thickness Matter?
31:17 Hunting
32:55 What happens to leather if people stop eating meat
39:47 Finding Nuance
42:43 Peaks and Valleys of Life
47:04 Favorites
Post-show Note: Alden has never had a bankruptcy.
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EP31: Rose Anvil Cut in Half. Form vs. Function. Shell Cordovan Engineer Boots. Alden Controversy. Part 1 of 2.
Part one of two. Cutting apart Weston Kay from Rose Anvil. Weston?s YouTube channel has cut countless boots in half for our sadistic pleasure. He has accumulated a vast amount of footwear and construction knowledge and has become influential with a one million follower base on YouTube. Recently, Rose Anvil has sparked some controversy with a harsh and pointed take on a beloved brand, Alden.
0:00 Recording for YouTube
2:26 Boot design. Has it all been done?
7:53 Do you still like boots?
10:24 Form vs. Function
12:41 Male Fashion Advice
21:25 Being Camera Shy
22:44 How big is Rose Anvil?
25:25 New Rose Anvil Product
30:42 What keeps you interested in boots?
32:32 What is a good boot?
36:33 Shell Cordovan Engineer Boots
39:51 Alden Controversy
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EP30 New Leathers at Horween, Stitchdown Boot Camp
Sad to have missed the first ever Boot Camp. Let us know how it was? Today we are making up for it by asking Nick to review some of the newly developed leathers at Horween.
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EP29: Thunderdome, Bo Jackson, What Makes Leather Smell?, Hot Stuffing Explained
Answering the important questions. Nick Horween explains why hot stuffing imparts a great leather scent.
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EP28: Rare Shell Cordovan
Nick Horween explains the rarity of shell cordovan, rare shell colors, and supply challenges.
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EP27: FEW Spirits, Craft Spirit Appreciation 101, Barrel Aging, Bourbon
Meet Paul Hletko, the mastermind behind FEW Spirits, a craft distillery in Chicago that creates award-winning spirits with a twist. Paul shares his insights on how to savor the flavors of craft spirits, what makes a good fermentation base, how barrel aging works, and what distinguishes bourbon, scotch, and single malt. He also talks about the latest trends in non-alcoholic drinks and how they compare to their boozy counterparts.
0:00 Collaborations
3:11 Craft Spirit Appreciation 101
24:42 Getting into Distilling
32:53 How Spirits are Made
32:23 Fermentation Source: Comparing Corn vs. Wheat
46:58 Before Few Spirits
48:56 Barrel Aging
58:38 Bourbon, Scotch, White Oak, Coopers, Single Malt
1:12:20 What is Few Spirits known for?
1:21:25 Non-Alcohol Beverage Trends
1:25:44 US Government Formula Approvals from TTB
1:28:21 Favorites
Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/
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EP26: Nomad Goods Brian Hahn: Creating Apple Tech Accessories to Work from Anywhere
Brian Hahn is the co-founder of Nomad Goods. They make innovative tech accessories for the nomadic lifestyle.
0:00 Work from anywhere
4:16 At Best Buy and Boutiques
7:45 Sourcing Horween Leather and Materials
13:01 Manufacturing with Natural Leather
17:19 The Best Material
21:10 Designing for Different Markets
23:12 Selling on Amazon
26:13 Leather Finish and Variation
30:16 Sustainability
36:26 Apple Watch
41:31 Headphones and Audiophile
43:50 Do Nothing
51:05 Design Philosophy, Designing Details
55:55 Quality Control
1:01:51 Made in China
1:05:22 Ecco Leather
1:09:12 Horween Dublin vs. Shell Cordovan
1:13:33 Made in USA
1:16:56 Vapor Deposited Titanium
1:20:34 Metal Injection Molding MIM
1:24:13 Upcoming Nomad Products
1:24:52 Working with Apple
1:27:31 Augmented and Virtual Reality
1:32:55 A No Leather Future?
1:35:28 Favorites
https://nomadgoods.com/
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EP25: Comparing Shell Cordovan, Horsehide, Cow, Steer, Deer, Bison
What do you get when you cross a cow, a horse, a bison, and a deer? No, it?s not a joke. It?s a leather tannery lesson from Nick Horween and Phil Kalas. Nick and Phil have a combined 30+ years of leather tannery experience. They explain how shell cordovan, cow, steer, horse, bison, and deer skin vary in their features and functions. Which one is the most suitable for a formal shoe? A rugged boot?
0:00 Always Workin?
1:01 Leather Hide Types
2:33 Coarse vs. Fine Grain Character
3:53 Performance Characteristic
5:34 Best Leather for Dress Shoes
9:35 Deerskin
12:00 Most Casual Hide
12:11 Grain Characteristics
17:28 Fat Wrinkles vs. Draw
22:38 CXL on Different Hides
24:52 Tannages and Pit Tanning
31:32 Horween Shell Cordovan Differences
48:28 Favorites
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EP24: The History of Buckleguy: How Hardware is Made, Sourcing Hardware and Leather
The Inside Scoop on Buckles, Hardware, and Leather
In this episode, we sit down with Hugh Harriss, the 4th generation proprietor of Buckleguy. Hugh shares his insights on the history of leather, buckles, and hardware, the story of how Buckleguy got started, and the challenges of sourcing hardware and leather. He also discusses upcoming Buckleguy products, and offers advice on choosing the right hardware for your projects.
This is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in leathercraft, DIY, or simply wants to learn more about the world of buckles and hardware.
https://www.buckleguy.com/
0:00 Reconnecting
2:17 How hardware is created
9:20 Hardware is a challenge
17:03 How Buckleguy got started
30:22 Why brass?
39:14 Sourcing and selling leather
44:38 Dry splitting vs. wet splitting
55:29 Upcoming products
1:07:27 Favorites
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EP23: Portland Leather Goods Curtis Matsko
Curtis is the CEO, founder, and the energy for Portland Leather Goods and Patina.
https://www.portlandleathergoods.com/
https://patina.com/
0:00 Coming to America
2:22 Starting Portland Leather
7:25 Leather
12:16 Forecasting
16:19 Hide Market, Material Delays
21:24 Leather for Women
35:00 Best Leather?
43:23 Mystery Box
45:36 Scale
54:08 Growing in a Pandemic
56:16 Sustainability - Recraftable Boot?
1:00:36 Thursday Boot
1:07:41 Future Products
1:11:10 Made in USA
1:13:45 Tannery Leather Working Group Relevance
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EP22: AI Asks About Leather, Patina Thunderdome Recap, Bog Bodies
Back in the saddle again. We?re back with another podcast for the inquisitive minds. Join us, Nick Horween and Phil Kalas, as we delve into the intriguing worlds of patina and preservation, from the leather boots that develop a rich character in the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome contest, to the ancient human remains that are frozen in time in peat bogs.
0:00 A Beautiful Voice
0:24 Real Estate Market
2:00 Chat GPT Asks Nick
8:18 Patina Thunderdome Recap
26:15 Bog Bodies
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EP21: Maverick Leather, Horween Seconds, USA Tanneries, New Car Smell, Salz Tannery
Matt Foster started Maverick Leather 40 years ago. He has a lifetime of leather information. From their new home in Bend, Oregon Maverick sells Horween seconds and leather from many tanneries.
0:00 Eye Surgery
1:16 Horween Seconds, Reselling Leather
9:58 USA Leather Tanneries
16:58 What leathers don?t exist anymore
24:26 Environmental Regulations
38:18 Maverick?s Customer Base
32:51 Tandy Leather
34:54 Leaving California for Oregon
41:51 Family Business
45:16 Horween Dublin Wax Finish
47:49 Favorite Leather
50:38 Saddle and Harness Makers
53:59 Leon Mexico
55:13 Tanneries in Chicago
57:14 Trends and Cycles
1:01:18 New Car Smell, Scented Leather
1:10:51 Salz Tannery Santa Cruz
1:12:18 Nose Blind
1:13:22 Hides and Exotics
1:16:32 Favorites
https://maverickleathercompany.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maverickleather/
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EP20: Oak Street Bootmakers, Calf Shortage, Made in USA, Hand Lasting, Leather Board, Ralph Lauren
George Vlagos started Oak Street Bootmakers in 2010. The brand makes boots and shoes in the USA and has a wide offering of styles, leathers, and colors. George talks about their mission to make shoes in the USA, explains hand lasting, and tells us how Ralph Lauren is an inspiration.
0:00 Calfskin Shortage
7:45 Why Made in USA?
18:31 Hand Lasted Boots
31:07 Boat Shoes and Handsewn Shoes
41:15 Best-Sellers, Style vs. Comfort
48:50 Leather Board
58:05 What Makes Oak Street Special
1:03:03 Sizing and Fit
1:15:29 Ralph Lauren
1:18:18 New Styles
1:21:50 Favorites
https://oakstreetbootmakers.com/
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EP19: Werner Erkelens, Bass Player for Monuments, Aviations, International Touring Musician
Werner is the bassist for Monuments and Aviations. He shares his passion for music and unveils some truths about the touring life of a musician.
0:00 Can you play bleed?
1:13 Posh touring life in France
4:28 Is there money in music?
9:54 Why bass?
17:04 Writing Process
25:58 International Touring
33:00 What do your parents think?
35:12 What do you want to be better at?
39:04 Favorite Bassist
44:33 Favorites
Support Werner on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WernerErkelens/posts
https://www.thisismonuments.co/
https://aviations.bandcamp.com/music
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EP18: Shell Cordovan Scratches and Repair, NEW Leather, Teacore, Wooly CXL
Nick Horween and Phil Kalas answer your most pressing questions. Have a question? Email [email protected]
0:00 Chat GPT
2:14 Cordovan & Dublin Scratching and Repair
5:21 New Cypress Leather
10:50 Leather We Don?t Like
15:00 Horween?s Austin Leather
13:13 Most Common Belt Size
18:44 Steerhide vs. Horsehide
24:37 Size of Viberg and Ashland and Horween
31:44 Drum Dye and Aniline Dye
34:45 Teacore Leather
38:19 Does Every Horse Contain a Shell
45:32 Removing Finish from Shell Cordovan
52:50 Leather Conditioning
55:55 Wooly Chromexcel
58:27 Indonesian Bootmakers
1:04:25 Favorites
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E17: Black Bear Brand, Kevin Costner Jacket, Vintage Cars, Motorcycles, Travel, Boro, Wesco
Josh Sirlin lives in chaos and it is the chaos that has created the products for Black Bear Brand. He tells the story of how he has awoken the bear and his adventure chasing smiles.
https://www.instagram.com/blackbearbrand/
0:00 Next to the tannery everyday
4:35 Kevin Costner Jacket on Yellowstone
12:43 Black Bear Origin
18:58 A Weekend in Whistler
28:39 Vintage cars and motorcycles
33:30 Design Process and Inspiration
45:31 Chasing the Smile
48:17 First Black Bear Brand Product
51:05 Sobriety
55:47 Calling Skip Horween
58:57 Boro Patchwork Textile
1:05:53 What Makes Leather Special
1:09:25 Wesco Boots and Most Popular Items
1:15:37 Who is Black Bear Brand For
1:20:30 Favorites
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E16: Dashing Chicago, Alden, Edward Green, Leather Care, Proper Fit
Sean Moran from Dashing Chicago. Sean used to work for Haberdash and Leffot in Chicago. He has carried his relationships forward with Alden and Edward Green and sells their footwear, and other brands, in his downtown Chicago store.
https://dashingchicago.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dashingchicago
0:00 Sharp Dressed Man
2:42 Sean Dashing Chicago
5:21 In-Person Shopping
7:42 Midwest Style
14:35 Leather Color Challenges
21:01 Rare Shell Cordovan Colors
25:08 Price Bias
29:05 Alden and Edward Green Special Makeups
35:13 Edward Green Style
40:00 Proper Shoe Fit
46:06 Water Spots on Shell Cordovan
56:59 Leather Care and Conditioning
1:00:58 Last Shapes
1:06:15 Alden Stock Challenges
1:12:00 Alden Indy Boot Rose Anvil Controversy
1:21:07 Price Increases
1:25:50 Fitting Based on Age
1:32:35 Favorites
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E15: We need to talk about Chromexcel, Boots, Mechanical Seals, Historical Documents, WWII
Nick Horween resurrects some 100+ year old documents uncovering some of Chromexcel?s history. We discuss the origins of Chromexcel, some of the original uses, and strengths/weaknesses of this special tannage.
0:00 We?re Back
1:13 Chromexcel Leather
2:50 Original Uses Boots and Seals
9:04 What is Chromexcel
19:07 CXL on Boots and Shoes and Belts
21:05 CXL Stretch and Drying Methods
31:36 CXL Variations and Colors
36:08 Historical Documents
1:03:21 Favorites
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E14: Grant Stone Part 2 Wyatt & Josh?s Shoe Journey, Women?s Footwear, New Styles/Colors, Quality Specs
Part two of our conversation with Wyatt and Josh from Grant Stone.
https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/
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E13: Grant Stone, Leather Break, Alden, Heel Slip, Lasts
Part one of our conversation with Wyatt and Josh from Grant Stone. Part two goes up on December 26th 2022.
https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/
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E12: The Stitchdown Shoecast - Ben and Ticho
The crossover episode you've been waiting for. SHOECAST with Ben and Ticho from Stitchdown Shoecast.
https://www.stitchdown.com/
https://www.stitchdown.com/stitchdown-shoecast/all-podcast-episodes/
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E11: Translucent Leather, Shrunken Horsebutt, JR Soles, Russian Reindeer Boxboard
Answering all of your important questions. A livestream replay with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas.
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E10: 3sixteen - Raw Denim, Self Edge, 20th Anniversary Collabs
Andrew Chen and Johan Lam from 3sixteen tell us about their 20 year history. Starting with t-shirts and inspired by vintage clothing, they are now known for raw denim jeans.
https://www.3sixteen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/andrew3sixteen
https://www.instagram.com/johan3sixteen
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E9: Jason Gregory MAKR Studio, Leather Goods, Made in USA, Minimalism
Jason Gregory simply loves making stuff. From leather goods, canvas bags, furniture and even architecture -- Jason's entire being is devoted to creation.
https://makr.com/
https://www.instagram.com/makr_
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E8: Patina, Veg Tan, Olive Tan, Chrome Tan, Wax Flesh, Patina Thunderdome
What is patina? Nick Horween explains what patina is, how to prevent it, and what we love about it.
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E7: Anthony Spina SYSTEM, Old Style, White Claw, Inclusive Drinking, Dive Bars, Tannery Row
Today's guest is the founder of SYSTEM Seltzer, Anthony Spina. Anthony describes drinking habits in the US, Chicago dive bars, the export of US culture, social media, being an informed consumer, PR spin and more.
1:55 US Drinking Habits
5:56 First Cell phones
11:05 Inclusive Drinking
15:33 Chicago dive bars
23:37 Export of US Culture
26:15 social media, being an informed consumer, PR spin
37:31 Building Community, Schlitz, Old Style, White Claw, Chicago Pizza Summit
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E6: Skip Horween Tannery Work, Seasonality of Hides, Made in Maine, Boat Shoe Indicator
Skip Horween is the 4th generation owner of Horween Leather Company in Chicago.
0:00 What it is like working at a tannery?
5:50 Material Price increases
8:26 Leather Lead Times
12:15 Seasonality of Hides
15:47 Supply Chain and Inflation Cycle
24:09 Shoemaking in Maine
30:34 The Boat Shoe Indicator
36:36 Football Cycle
39:44 Hides are Different Today
45:11 I can't believe it's not leather
49:13 Supply Chain Overview, inflation/deflation
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E5: Leather Prices Increasing, Supply Chain, Just In Time Inventory, James Webb Space Telescope
Space facts! Along with just about everything, we are experiencing leather price increases. Why are they going up? Chatting about supply chain issues, globalization, just in time inventory management, and the James Webb Space Telescope.
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E4: Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship, "Vegan Leather", Patagonia, Waterproof
Sustainability is a loaded term. Everything has an impact. Nick Horween breakdown the environmental auditing process that many tanneries receive. "Vegan leather" are two words that probably should be used together. Patagonia is making an effort to move away from durable water repellant. Fluorinated DWR contains PFCs which are a suspected carcinogen.
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E3: Brett Viberg of Viberg Boot - New Brand Direction, Service Boot, Chromexcel Lottery, Customer Service
A conversation with Brett Viberg from Viberg boot. We ask Brett about what changes are being made to the brand, how the service boot ushered in a new era, what each generation has brought to the business, the Chromexcel Lottery, customer service, and other topics.
Check out Viberg Boot here.
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E2: Football Leather Hat(?), What is Full Grain Leather, JR Rendenbach Closing
As you expect, everything else is falling apart.
Today's episode goes hard on leather marketing terms like, full grain, top grain, genuine leather, aniline leather, and more.
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E1: Chicago Hot Dogs, Podcasts, Being Old, HBO Shows
Please allow myself to introduce...myself. Full Grain Podcast is Nick Horween and Phil Kalas chatting about quality goods and the people who make them.
First episode! Today we chat about how raw onions are terrible on Chicago Hot Dogs. They aren't good, right? Today's intro episode is about podcasts that we like, what type of content to look forward to at Full Grain and what content we don't want to do (politics), how twerking makes Phil feel old, and our favorite recent HBO shows.
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