The Best Leathers for Boots (and the Legendary Tanneries Behind Them)

* Full article: https://stridewise.com/best-leather-for-boots/ * Learn more in my visits to some of these brands: - Chicago's Horween Tannery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syYnAep6rR0 - England's CF Stead Tannery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7DTfAPFMWU - How Horween makes shell cordovan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hpDO1W5-vY - the big Indonesia trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZHiDSg6fI8&list=PLNld8fx1SmnkNYSh7we345L0m5Wg-XEai Here's my introductory guide to very good leathers for boots, the tanneries that make them, their perfectly great alternatives, and the different kinds of leathers that different guys like for different situations. I made this video pretty broad: there are plenty of fantastic tanneries out there but I'm keeping this simple and emphasizing the most famous leathers that are the easiest to find. 00:00 intro 00:49 the best leather for casual boots  02:12 what's pull up leather?  02:42 Is full grain leather best for boots?  03:12 the best leather for dressy shoes or boots 03:57 what's box calf? 04:25 the best suede for boots and shoes 05:04 is suede formal? 05:22 suede vs roughout 06:36 best vegetable tanned leather 08:10 best shell cordovan 08:48 best horsehide leather 09:21 best kangaroo leather 09:58 best bison leather 10:16 best kudu leather 10:50 best oil tanned leather 11:10 wrapping up