Since 1872
Tanning premium leather is a critical first step in the process of building premium purpose-built work boots for today's modern craftsworkers.
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Quality leather is no accident; it stems from meticulous care of the cattle. Much of our leather is proudly sourced from Midwestern ranches within 6 hours of Red Wing Minnesota, where ranchers keep their cattle close to home, ensuring the highest standards of care and quality.
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Tanning hide into leather is the art of converting animal proteins into a stable material that will not easily break down or rot. Once this conversion is achieved, the leather can be finished in a number of ways to achieve the desired pliability, water resistance and texture.
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The S.B. Foot Tanning Company was first established along the banks of Trout Brook near Red Wing, Minnesota. Founded in 1872 by Silas B. Foot and George Sterling, the S.B. Foot Tanning Company has been a part of the Red Wing, Minnesota community for generations.
This leather request form helps our technical team get a feel for the leather you are wanting to develop and order from SB Foot.
