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How the Leather Working Group Works | What Tanneries Do and Don’t Like About the LWG

We interview tanners from two of the top US tanneries to learn about the Leather working group and what makes leather sustainable.

If you make leather that lasts twenty years for a pair of boots versus one year for athletic sneakers, which one becomes more sustainable? Nick Horween, Horween

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Why Horween Leather Company is America’s Best Tannery

When it comes to leather, few tanneries can match the quality and craftsmanship of Horween Leather Company. Based in Chicago and founded in 1905, Horween has

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10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)

A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your

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10 Best Leathers for Boots & Shoes

When you step into the world of high-quality footwear, you’ll likely find that brands have several leather options for each model they have. Sometimes, they're

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My Fat Herbie: An Exploration of Ashland Leather

I was fortunate enough, in my own adventure, to find Ashland Leather. Recently I was also fortunate enough to literally find Ashland Leather, the business

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The Best Leather Tanneries on Earth

Everyone knows that a great boot starts with great leather. But where does that leather come from? It starts with the expertise of the tannery, where raw

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Top Grain’s Better Than Full Grain, and More Leather Myth Busting

Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Click around the internet and most articles on leather types split them into

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