
Let's take a closer look at the Rambler leather, from our good friends at C.F. Stead Tannery in England, and learn what makes this leather so unique.

Legends of Tanning
First, let's talk about C.F. Stead. This legendary tannery has its roots in the late 1800s, seeing its way through biker bad-boy culture, both world wars, and the punk and hardcore subculture movements; presently situated as expert leather artisans specializing in suede leathers.
Shrunken Fiber Suede
Rambler is a shrunken fiber suede, which is to say the hide is shrunken by 30% to achieve a very tight grain structure, giving the leather a much higher water resistance. This also increases the strength of the leather and results in a reduction in creasing. Rambler leather is an exercise in embracing the natural markings of the hide; when the fibers shrink, veining appear slightly raised on the surface, making each pair of boots one of a kind.
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