Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
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| Inside Carmina: 6 Generations of Shoemaking | 03 Dec 2025 | 01:18:07 | |
In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, we sit down with Carmina Albaladejo from the legendary Mallorcan brand, Carmina Shoemaker. With a history spanning six generations, Carmina has set the gold standard for high-quality footwear, but they aren't stuck in the past. | |||
| Patina Thunderdome & The World's Best Boot Event BOOT CAMP 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:39:26 | |
Stitchdown Boot Camp is in CHICAGO this year! Ben Robison from Stitchdown tells us why to come and shares some updates about the Patina Thunderdome. | |||
| Leather. And Why it's Still Good. | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:41:01 | |
Nick investigates the question of "why does leather stay relevant in some places and go away in others?". Also discussed: Leather care and Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome & Boot Camp NYC 2024. | |||
| EP56: Q&A NEW Horween Leather Aspen, Waterproof CXL, Farm Boots | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:50:26 | |
Nick and Phil answer your most pressing leather questions from YouTube. Leave your questions for us in the comments. | |||
| EP55: Skip Horween Leather Industry & Trade Shows | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:52:29 | |
All Horween takeover. Nick and Skip Horween discuss the leather industry and trade shows. | |||
| EP54: Why is shell cordovan so expensive!? | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:57:55 | |
Nick Horween explains why shell cordovan (and leather in general) is expensive. Cost breakdown includes hides, material, labor, regulations and more. | |||
| EP53: Horween SHUTDOWN & Maintaining a 100+ Year-Old Leather Tannery | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:44:15 | |
Every year Horween performs scheduled maintenance on many pieces of equipment that are over 100 years old. | |||
| EP52: Nick's Handmade Boots & Horween Leather Co. Discuss Shell Cordovan | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:29:57 | |
Shuyler Mowe (Nick’s Handmade Boots) and John Culliton (Horween Leather Sales) talk with Nick about boots, leather, challenges and more. | |||
| EP51: ICON 4x4 Jonathan Ward | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:50:31 | |
Jonathan Ward (ICON 4x4) is an industrial designer and bespoke crafter of vehicles, clothing and leather goods. Jonathan shares his approach and philosophy when making things, and teaches us the importance of being passionate about what you do. | |||
| EP50: Horween Leather Tanner Explains Leather Finishing | 13 Aug 2024 | 01:29:16 | |
Horween Tanner, Esteban Perez, explains drying methods and leather finishing. | |||
| EP49: Boot-Wearing Guide to Horween Leather | 06 Aug 2024 | 01:43:17 | |
Stitchdown's writer, Zaid Hintzman, asks the best questions for boot fans interested in Horween leather. Nick and Phil explain the features and characteristics in many Horween leathers including shell cordovan, Horsebutt veg, CXL, Predator and more. | |||
| EP48: Leather Tanning 101 | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:12:37 | |
Horween Tanner, Esteban Perez, explains leather tanning and retanning. Leave your tanning and finishing questions in the YouTube comments. | |||
| Made for the NFL | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:41:56 | |
Dan Rigele is the former plant manager of the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada, Ohio, where NFL footballs have been made for decades. | |||
| EP47: Dean Delray, Leather Jackets, Stand-Up Comedy | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:26:49 | |
Dean Delray is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, design lover and jacket collector. | |||
| EP46: Q&A Chromepak vs. CXL, Horween Pinnacle, Coffee Tanning, Why Pit Tan? | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:53:41 | |
Nick Horween and Phil Kalas answer your most pressing leather questions. | |||
| EP45: Shell Cordovan, Dublin, Essex, Pit Tanning, Tree Barks | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:06:40 | |
Nick and Phil explore the similarities and differences of Shell Cordovan and Horween’s Essex leather. Both leathers are tanned using the same blend of tree barks. Horween’s Essex leather can also be finished into other products including Horween’s Dublin and Derby. | |||
| EP44: NBA Basketball Leather - Leather vs. Plastic | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:46:04 | |
Nick explains why leather is the choice material for professional NBA basketball and NFL football players. Phil and Nick discuss material options and compare leather and plastic choices. | |||
| EP43: 1940s Timber Tanned Calf Leather | 28 May 2024 | 00:58:36 | |
First tanned in 1940, Timber Tanned Calf is a legacy leather that is as storied as it is beautiful. The formula was lost. Despite the tannery’s best attempts they have not been able to reproduce it. | |||
| EP42: Horween Cypress, Latigo vs. CXL, Grey Colors, Small vs. Established Brands | 03 May 2024 | 01:13:26 | |
Starting with the cowboy origins of Latigo leathers, Nick delves into the details of Cypress, one of Horween’s latest leather offerings. We explore the complexities involved in achieving specific colors like grey and white. Finally, we engage in a conversation about the unique competitive edges that both small and large brands possess. | |||
| EP41: ⚡Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome⚡, Boot Camp, Leather Perspective | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:21:31 | |
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. | |||
| EP40: CXL is Overrated?💰 Is Alden Overpriced? WWII Boots, Dale’s Leatherworks | 12 Apr 2024 | 01:09:31 | |
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. | |||
| EP39: Sam Parker, Context Clothing, Alden, Roy Boot, Wisconsin Footwear, Supper Clubs | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:23:18 | |
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. | |||
| Ep38: Q&A Brain Tanning(!) Leather, Horween Predator, Horsebutt, Rancourt | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:16:24 | |
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/ Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com Support the show | |||
| AI, Architecture, & Craftsmanship: A Designer's Take on the Future - MAKR | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:36:00 | |
Our most listened to guest is back! Jason Gregory from Makr disusses a wide range of topics from inspiration, AI impacts, architecture, creation, and more. | |||
| EP37: Stridewise, Best Shell Cordovan, Veg vs. Chrome tan, Boot Collecting | 22 Mar 2024 | 01:58:16 | |
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 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP: 36 WTF is Aniline? Aniline Leather & Leather Finishing🖌️ | 15 Mar 2024 | 01:26:18 | |
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 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP35: Suede, Nubuck, Rough Out Waxed Flesh and Genuine Leather: Everything You Want to Know | 07 Mar 2024 | 01:21:56 | |
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. 0:21 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 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP34: LIVE Q&A Shinki Shell Cordovan, Seidel Double Shot, Calf, Predator, Horsebutt | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:05:26 | |
Nick and Phil answer your most pressing leather questions. 0:00 Favorite Episodes Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP33: Ultimate Leather Care Guide. Horween Shell Cordovan Polishing Secrets | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:42:28 | |
Going deep on leather care. 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
Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP32: Alden Indy Boot, What is Quality, Meat Industry, Rose Anvil Weston Kay Pt.2 | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:03:07 | |
Part two of two with Weston Kay from Rose Anvil. Check out the Rose Anvil YouTube channel to see boots cut in half. 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP31: Rose Anvil Cut in Half. Form vs. Function. Shell Cordovan Engineer Boots. Alden Controversy. Part 1 of 2. | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:46:48 | |
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 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP30 New Leathers at Horween, Stitchdown Boot Camp | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:59:42 | |
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. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP29: Thunderdome, Bo Jackson, What Makes Leather Smell?, Hot Stuffing Explained | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:50:19 | |
Answering the important questions. Nick Horween explains why hot stuffing imparts a great leather scent. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP28: Rare Shell Cordovan | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:55:20 | |
Nick Horween explains the rarity of shell cordovan, rare shell colors, and supply challenges. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Wyatt's Favorite Grant Stone Boots | 09 Jul 2025 | 01:37:12 | |
In this exclusive interview, Wyatt Gilmore, CEO and founder of Grant Stone, shares his honest opinions on various boots and shoes. He's joined by industry titans Nick Horween of Horween Leather and Phil Kalas from Ashland Leather for a deep dive into footwear preferences, from his absolute favorites to those that just don't make the cut. | |||
| EP27: FEW Spirits, Craft Spirit Appreciation 101, Barrel Aging, Bourbon | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:35:30 | |
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/ Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP26: Nomad Goods Brian Hahn: Creating Apple Tech Accessories to Work from Anywhere | 05 Jun 2023 | 01:40:11 | |
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/ 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 fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP25: Comparing Shell Cordovan, Horsehide, Cow, Steer, Deer, Bison | 22 May 2023 | 00:52:45 | |
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
Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP24: The History of Buckleguy: How Hardware is Made, Sourcing Hardware and Leather | 15 May 2023 | 01:13:26 | |
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. 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 Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP23: Portland Leather Goods Curtis Matsko | 08 May 2023 | 01:19:09 | |
Curtis is the CEO, founder, and the energy for Portland Leather Goods and Patina. 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 Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP22: AI Asks About Leather, Patina Thunderdome Recap, Bog Bodies | 01 May 2023 | 00:40:07 | |
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 | 20 Mar 2023 | 01:26:32 | |
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 Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP20: Oak Street Bootmakers, Calf Shortage, Made in USA, Hand Lasting, Leather Board, Ralph Lauren | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:29:44 | |
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/ Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP19: Werner Erkelens, Bass Player for Monuments, Aviations, International Touring Musician | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:55:53 | |
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 Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EP18: Shell Cordovan Scratches and Repair, NEW Leather, Teacore, Wooly CXL | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:07:45 | |
Nick Horween and Phil Kalas answer your most pressing questions. Have a question? Email fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com 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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| NEW Viberg NYC Store Opening Soon | 02 Jul 2025 | 01:05:44 | |
Get the exclusive scoop! In this interview, we're joined by Brett Viberg and Nick Horween. Brett shares exciting details about the upcoming Viberg NYC store, a major milestone for the brand. | |||
| E17: Black Bear Brand, Kevin Costner Jacket, Vintage Cars, Motorcycles, Travel, Boro, Wesco | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:29:06 | |
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 Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| E16: Dashing Chicago, Alden, Edward Green, Leather Care, Proper Fit | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:44:40 | |
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/ 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 Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. | |||
| E15: We need to talk about Chromexcel, Boots, Mechanical Seals, Historical Documents, WWII | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:08:19 | |
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 Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life? Ashland Leather has you covered. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| E14: Grant Stone Part 2 Wyatt & Josh’s Shoe Journey, Women’s Footwear, New Styles/Colors, Quality Specs | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:10:57 | |
Part two of our conversation with Wyatt and Josh from Grant Stone. Want the world's finest leather? Check our Horween Leather. | |||