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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!!

    last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 11:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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?

      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

      last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 12:08 L J 2 Replies Last reply 15 Dec 2023, 12:19 Reply Quote 2
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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

        last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 12:19 K 1 Reply Last reply 15 Dec 2023, 12:30 Reply Quote 2
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          Luijim78
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 19 Aug 2022

          good morning everyone 😀😀…Attractions - Biltbuck Lot. 444 Horsebutt 🖤🤎
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          last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 12:26 K 1 Reply Last reply 15 Dec 2023, 12:30 Reply Quote 3
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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:
            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 15 Dec 2023, 12:30 L 1 Reply Last reply 15 Dec 2023, 12:40 Reply Quote 0
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              Karol
              啓蒙家
              @Luijim78
              Joined: 14 Nov 2022

              @Luijim78 Great photos! Get well soon my lad!

              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 15 Dec 2023, 12:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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.

                last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 12:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
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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

                  last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 12:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
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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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                    last edited by Autorotate 15 Dec 2023, 15:49 M 1 Reply Last reply 17 Dec 2023, 15:14 Reply Quote 11
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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...

                            last edited by 17 Dec 2023, 15:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Autorotate
                              Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                              Yo!! @Mizmazzle maybe a year. Bought 2 pairs of the natty CXL on the second hand market. 8.5 and 9. These are the 9’s. Actually a shade too big, but can be mitigated with thick socks and or a leather insert.
                              Both pairs had perfect patina when I received them, and the leather was pristine. Just a testament to the material and build quality. And man you can go MILES in these. Despite being pretty heavy, they are easily the most comfortable laced boot I own.

                              last edited by 17 Dec 2023, 15:18 M 1 Reply Last reply 17 Dec 2023, 15:31 Reply Quote 0
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                                Mizmazzle
                                見習いボス
                                @Autorotate
                                Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                @Autorotate hell yeah. These are on my Xmas wish list. If Santa doesn’t bring them then I’ll be buying myself a gift before the start of the new year haha.

                                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...

                                last edited by 17 Dec 2023, 15:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                  Ghost-Cut
                                  The Unwoven
                                  @Mizmazzle
                                  Joined: 15 Feb 2022

                                  @Mizmazzle Grant Stone Diesel boot in Horween Garnet Shell Cordovan. Sorry about that. I really enjoy wearing these

                                  The eye of Yin's severity rewards understanding

                                  last edited by 17 Dec 2023, 16:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    VoodooRay
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    Joined: 27 Apr 2015

                                    More clinch engineers, these ones are black overdyed latigo, cn last, lowered heel, partially structured toe. I really like that these ones haven’t given up any of the overdye after about 3 years of regular wear.. It seems to me a lot of tea core leathers fade much faster than these have done.

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                                    last edited by 17 Dec 2023, 19:58 L 1 Reply Last reply 18 Dec 2023, 07:07 Reply Quote 7
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                                      steelydan
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 3 Jul 2011

                                      @Autorotate , thanks for the compliment, yes , I've always like the overall profile of the IR but the sole just seems to be kinda lacking something.And I've always like a complete stack leather mid and heel ,even my whites boots I've also got brass of tokyo to remove and resole it
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                                      last edited by 18 Dec 2023, 01:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 6
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                                        Luijim78
                                        啓蒙家
                                        @VoodooRay
                                        Joined: 19 Aug 2022

                                        @VoodooRay they are wonderful 👏👏👏… yes it probably depends on the Latin tanning with double process. I wanted to get a pair of Buco with the same leather. Congratulations indeed 👏

                                        last edited by Luijim78 18 Dec 2023, 07:07 V 1 Reply Last reply 18 Dec 2023, 15:52 Reply Quote 1
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                                          VoodooRay
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          @Luijim78
                                          Joined: 27 Apr 2015

                                          @Luijim78 Thanks! I feel like there's a dull peachy hue sitting underneath the black when the sunlight shines on them. I'm hoping that they stay relatively black and that when they do start to give up some of the overdye the tea core effect will be a more subtle than it is on other overdyed boots that I have.

                                          last edited by 18 Dec 2023, 15:52 L 1 Reply Last reply 18 Dec 2023, 16:43 Reply Quote 2
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