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Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
Phil Kalas, Nick Horween
Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 70
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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Inside Carmina: 6 Generations of Shoemaking
mercredi 3 décembre 2025 • Duration 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.
We dive deep into how the family business started, the specific differences between constructing men’s and women’s welted footwear, and how they are using modern 3D scanning technology to make bespoke sizing accessible to everyone. If you’ve ever struggled with sizing or wanted to know what really goes into a $500+ pair of shoes, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
The 150-year history of the Albaladejo family.
The technical differences between men's and women's shoe construction.
How to actually get properly sized for dress shoes.
Carmina’s new 3D bespoke technology.
Why "Made in Spain" matters in 2025.
Check out Carmina: https://www.carminashoemaker.com/us/en
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
Patina Thunderdome & The World's Best Boot Event BOOT CAMP 2025
mardi 30 septembre 2025 • Duration 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.
https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
Leather. And Why it's Still Good.
Season 1 · Episode 57
lundi 11 novembre 2024 • Duration 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.
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP56: Q&A NEW Horween Leather Aspen, Waterproof CXL, Farm Boots
Season 1 · Episode 56
mardi 15 octobre 2024 • Duration 50:26
Nick and Phil answer your most pressing leather questions from YouTube. Leave your questions for us in the comments.
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP55: Skip Horween Leather Industry & Trade Shows
Season 1 · Episode 55
mercredi 9 octobre 2024 • Duration 52:29
All Horween takeover. Nick and Skip Horween discuss the leather industry and trade shows.
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP54: Why is shell cordovan so expensive!?
lundi 30 septembre 2024 • Duration 57:55
Nick Horween explains why shell cordovan (and leather in general) is expensive. Cost breakdown includes hides, material, labor, regulations and more.
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
0:00 Cordovan is expensive
21:00 Labor & Regulations
26:36 Hides are expensive
35:51 Materials are expensive
42:48 Leather cost in a final product
53:39 Favorites
EP53: Horween SHUTDOWN & Maintaining a 100+ Year-Old Leather Tannery
Season 1 · Episode 53
lundi 16 septembre 2024 • Duration 44:15
Every year Horween performs scheduled maintenance on many pieces of equipment that are over 100 years old.
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP52: Nick's Handmade Boots & Horween Leather Co. Discuss Shell Cordovan
Season 1 · Episode 52
vendredi 30 août 2024 • Duration 01:29:57
Shuyler Mowe (Nick’s Handmade Boots) and John Culliton (Horween Leather Sales) talk with Nick about boots, leather, challenges and more.
https://nicksboots.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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP51: ICON 4x4 Jonathan Ward
Season 1 · Episode 51
jeudi 22 août 2024 • Duration 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.
ICON 4x4
https://www.icon4x4.com/
TLC 4x4
https://www.tlc4x4.com/
J Ward Collection
https://www.instagram.com/jwardcollection/
Campfire Coats
https://campfirecoats.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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
EP50: Horween Leather Tanner Explains Leather Finishing
Season 1 · Episode 50
mardi 13 août 2024 • Duration 01:29:16
Horween Tanner, Esteban Perez, explains drying methods and leather finishing.
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/
https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast
email questions to fullgrainpodcast@gmail.com
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055770/support
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