Leather Notes

Black Oiled Rough Out

Basic Details


Leather Name: Black Oiled Rough Out

Maintenance: Occasional brushing with wirebrush

Tannery: Seidel

Tannage: A chrome-tanned rough out leather featuring large amounts of oil

Weather Resistance: Good weather resistance, easily increased with waxing

Availability: Rotationally Stocked

Truman Why: A struckthrough (dyed black all the way) rough out leather with strong water-resistance coming from the stuffing of oils during tanning. Excellent low-maintenance boot leather.

About the Tannery

Seidel

Seidel Tanning, nestled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been a cornerstone in the American leather industry for over 75 years. This fourth-generation, family-owned business stands out as one of the largest high-quality leather producers in the U.S. Known for its enduring presence since WWII, Seidel has become synonymous with robust work and western boots, as well as motorcycle leather.

The Look


Smooth vs. Rough Out: Rough out

Glossy vs. Matte: Matte

Patina Potential: 3/10, nappy texture can become burnished in spots with frequent friction

Color: Black, dyed all the way through

Texture: Nappy textured rough out

The Feel


Thickness: ~3.5mm // 8 oz.

Stiffness: Semi-Firm

Break-in Difficulty: Typical break-in experience; responds quickly to wear

Your Words, Not Ours

★★★★★

Excellent hand made boot made in Eugene Oregon!!! Can’t ask for more!! The craftsmanship is incredible!! The best hand made boot you can find!!

Michael
California
★★★★★

Really loved the quality, comfort and also how it looks...

Guilherme
Florida
★★★★★

At the price, you're not going to get a better made American boot. I appreciate that Truman aims to keep their boots affordable while using high quality materials and skilled labor. While there are a couple minor imperfections, its what you would expect from a handmade boot. Overall you're getting much higher quality components and a more respectable business model.

Tate
Michigan
★★★★★

If you’re reading this, then you’re already in the market for a pair of quality, handmade boots, so here’s the rundown. Great rugged look, very short break-in period, supple feel on your feet, very water resistant(plenty of melting snow and ice here), and comfortable even when standing on concrete or walking in gravel. Go ahead and pull the trigger, you’ll be glad you did.

Jim
Scott Depot, WV
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