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    VoodooRay
    Haraki san Prodigy
    Joined: 27 Apr 2015

    Clinch engineers, CN soft toe last with a lowered heel, brown OD horse.

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      Ghost-Cut
      The Unwoven
      Joined: 15 Feb 2022

      Loving my Horween Shell Cordovan boots. Very different experience than any other leather boots. With my IH 666bb 25oz
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      The eye of Yin's severity rewards understanding

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        Ghost-Cut
        The Unwoven
        Joined: 15 Feb 2022

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          Ghost-Cut
          The Unwoven
          Joined: 15 Feb 2022

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            Ghost-Cut
            The Unwoven
            Joined: 15 Feb 2022

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            The eye of Yin's severity rewards understanding

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              TelemarkTumalo
              Haraki san Student
              Joined: 10 Oct 2022

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                Mizmazzle
                見習いボス
                @Ghost-Cut
                Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                @Ghost-Cut those are beautiful!! Are those Grant Stones?

                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                  Autorotate
                  @steelydan
                  Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                  @steelydan hey man just saw your Iron Rangers. Mind blowing what a difference a sole change can make. And the patina/sheen of that leather… damn!!! Very nice!!

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                    Karol
                    啓蒙家
                    @Dmart
                    Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                    @Dmart said in Show us your boots:

                    @Karol I have a pair of Carminas. Very well made shoes. I have mine since ten years and they are still in great condition.

                    That's such a good and calming insight for me man! Thanks! Initially I found the leather on the thinner side compared to Nicks or even RW, but then I realized its a horsehide, so by its nature it should be thinner.
                    I will admit that I was under the impression that Chromexcel was the combination tanning process and could be applied to different animal skins, so its not only horsehide that Howrween been tanning this way. But now I have second thoughts. Anyone knows if Chromexcel is always horsehide?

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                    IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                    IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                    IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                      Luijim78
                      啓蒙家
                      @Karol
                      Joined: 19 Aug 2022

                      @Karol no the CXL process is usually used in cowhides, I have several belts and the wallet in Horween Clx Steerhide.IMG_7984.jpeg IMG_7986.jpeg IMG_6332.jpeg IMG_7941.jpeg IMG_8073.jpeg

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                        Luijim78
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 19 Aug 2022

                        good morning everyone 😀😀…Attractions - Biltbuck Lot. 444 Horsebutt 🖤🤎
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                          Karol
                          啓蒙家
                          @Luijim78
                          Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                          @Luijim78 Thank You! Its exactly what I was initially thinking, but on product page (https://www.carminashoemaker.com/cap-toe-boots-brown-chromexcel-80179) they have the section stating:
                          ''Chromexcel is a "pull-up" horsehide leather from the Horween Leather Company. This leather has a very special greased finish which is created by the combination of both chrome and vegetable tanning. This leather is very low maintenance and ages beautifully to create a distressed look which is usually paired with casual boots and derby shoes.''

                          So I guess these are indeed horsehide part of the overall Chromexcel production?

                          Favorite:
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                          IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                          IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                          IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                            Karol
                            啓蒙家
                            @Luijim78
                            Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                            @Luijim78 Great photos! Get well soon my lad!

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                            IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                            IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                            IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                            IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                              JunkPants
                              Haraki san Student
                              @Karol
                              Joined: 20 Nov 2022

                              @Karol Chromexcel is indeed the tanning process/recipe. The vast majority is from bovine leather (typically steer), but you also find Chromexcel from horse (Aero uses a lot of this in their jackets for instance), bison etc.

                              There are also many different versions of Chromexcel, like the Chromexcel Cavalier, Wooly Chromexcel, M's Chromexcel, Beufort Chromexcel etc. Typically these are tweaks to the recipe for a desired use case. Adjustments in the amounts of oils/fats for instance, to allow for different (brighter) colours, or to make it more suitable for gluing, different finishes and on and on and on.

                              Put in a large enough order with Horween and they can do exactly what you want.

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                                Luijim78
                                啓蒙家
                                @Karol
                                Joined: 19 Aug 2022

                                @Karol the process is also used in some horse leathers (like in the new Mr Lou for example) and I also completely agree with the description, unlike the vegetable tanned horse leather (with some exceptions... for example Shinki...) the Horsehide leather belted with Cromo immediately appears softer and plumper, the pull-up effect is wonderful, it seems that the natural color of the skin appears with the simple touch. Only it is certainly less shiny and shiny than the vegetable tit.IMG_9150.jpeg IMG_9159.jpeg IMG_9149.jpeg IMG_9191.jpeg IMG_9190.jpeg

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                                  Autorotate
                                  Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                                  My faithful Donkey Punchers. Fresh from a Lexol wipe down and new Pisgah Range laces.

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                                    Karol
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                                    1 year old Red Wing Iron Ranger in Amber Harness Leather (Style 8111) part I
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                                    Favorite:
                                    IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                    IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                    IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                    IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

                                    last edited by Karol 17 Dec 2023, 11:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 7
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                                      Karol
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                                      1 year old Red Wing Iron Ranger in Amber Harness Leather (Style 8111) part II
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                                      Favorite:
                                      IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                      IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                      IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                      IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

                                      last edited by Karol 17 Dec 2023, 11:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 6
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                                        Cskarev
                                        Haraki san Prodigy
                                        Joined: 3 Feb 2023

                                        My Red Wing Moc Toes just get better and better 😍

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                                        Insta: cskarev

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                                          Mizmazzle
                                          見習いボス
                                          @Autorotate
                                          Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                          @Autorotate badass. This is the pic I’ve been looking for. DPs with an uncuffed pant leg. Looking for nice!!
                                          How long have you had these?

                                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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