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Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

Phil Kalas, Nick Horween

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

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Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

Phil Kalas, Nick Horween

Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

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Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

Phil Kalas, Nick Horween

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Nick Horween and Phil Kalas answer your most pressing leather questions.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcastGet a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life.  Ashland Leather h
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 Horwee
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.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.horween.com/htt
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.https://www.ashlandleather.com/https://www.hor
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 i
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?0:4
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 Original1:08 Is CXL Overrated?19:12 Is Alden
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 W
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?  Ash
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,
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 s
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 quali
Nick and Phil answer your most pressing leather questions. 0:00 Favorite Episodes4:03 Arabica Lux Leather6:00 Saphir Mirror Gloss9:11 Tanner’s Blend on Shell Cordovan10:27 Favorite and Least Favorite Leathers14:28 Horween’s Crunch Leather16:33
Going deep on leather care. 0:00 1990’s Miami Painting1:55 The Ultimate Leather Care Guide4:40 Nick Horween’s Leather Care Routine7:58 Leather is Designed to Last12:31 Shoe Trees13:44 Phil Kalas’ Leather Care Routine15:48 Air Dry After Washing
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 Boot11:30 Making Mistakes16:15 Responsibility of Being Critical of Brands19:37 Quality Testing Methods22:03 Does
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 wi
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.Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life?  Ashla
Answering the important questions. Nick Horween explains why hot stuffing imparts a great leather scent. Need a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life?  Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/Want the wor
Nick Horween explains the rarity of shell cordovan, rare shell colors, and supply challenges.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
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
Brian Hahn is the co-founder of Nomad Goods. They make innovative tech accessories for the nomadic lifestyle.0:00 Work from anywhere4:16 At Best Buy and Boutiques7:45 Sourcing Horween Leather and Materials13:01 Manufacturing with Natural Leathe
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 she
The Inside Scoop on Buckles, Hardware, and LeatherIn 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
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 America2:22 Starting Portland Leather7:25 Leather12:16 Forecasting16:19 Hide Market, Materia
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 i
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