Video: Horween Leather Factory Tour

[FredS]

Just found these three interesting videos of the Horween Leather Factory Tour.
Thought it might be nice to share it here for those interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esXydj36HHQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8nv3VPe45E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxCR4iphors

 

[Fanch]

Thanks for sharing. I believe that our old friend Craig AKA Sloan will be visiting Horween very soon and hope that he will give us a thorough write up as a skilled journalist.

 

[FredS]

Thanks for sharing. I believe that our old friend Craig AKA Sloan will be visiting Horween very soon and hope that he will give us a thorough write up as a skilled journalist.

That's good to know. I hope that when he is there he will ask a few questions about the Chromexel leather especially about some of these points made in the following interview with Phil Kalas from Horween.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...e-on-Horween-Chromexel-the-pro-s-and-the-cons

 

[ButteMT61]

I hear they're making a murse for Craig in black CXL. Don't tell him it's a bad idea lol

 

[Sloan1874]

I'll definitely ask them about this, 21 pages on the subject, it would be daft not to get it from the FQHH's mouth (so to speak). A CXL murse, now there's an idea... though not if it's going to turn brown overnight. I do have limits you know!

 

[Tomasso]

The one piece of advice I would offer those visiting Horween is to breathe through your mouth

 

[wdw]

I look forward to Sloan's report. The good thing is that he'll be asking questions knowing exactly what's of interest to TFL punters.

 

[ButteMT61]

I'll definitely ask them about this, 21 pages on the subject, it would be daft not to get it from the FQHH's mouth (so to speak). A CXL murse, now there's an idea... though not if it's going to turn brown overnight. I do have limits you know!

I happen to love the way mine is aging... lol

 

[Sloan1874]

The one piece of advice I would offer those visiting Horween is to breathe through your mouth

You're not the first one to pass on that advice. For some reason my other half wasn't keen to join me on this trip - she's off to the French Market instead.
Butte, are you sure that's not an AL sturse?

 

[ButteMT61]

You're not the first one to pass on that advice. For some reason my other half wasn't keen to join me on this trip - she's off to the French Market instead.
Butte, are you sure that's not an AL sturse?

Well, it WAS cheap.

 

[thor]

Alden Indy boots are made of Horween chromexel; anybody notice any color "drift" or undue greasiness or premature fading?

 

[Grayland]

Alden Indy boots are made of Horween chromexel; anybody notice any color "drift" or undue greasiness or premature fading?

My Wolverine 1000's are made of Horween Chromexcel and I've had no issues at all.

 

[FredS]

I happen to love the way mine is aging... lol

Post a few photo's please uncle

 

[Stand By]

Great links - thanks for posting! Very interesting ....

Oh, and Sloan: start saving for the gift shop !!! ;-)

 

[Sloan1874]

Haha! "How much for a pair of unused cordovan shells?"

 

[Fanch]

I happen to love the way mine is aging... lol

Butte, which is aging fastest, your CXL Murse or the CXL skin of your body? lol ound:

 

[Fanch]

Alden Indy boots are made of Horween chromexel; anybody notice any color "drift" or undue greasiness or premature fading?

My Alden shell cordovan bluchers "bleed" white residue at the seams that is easily removed with a horsehair shoe brush.

 

[scrawlysteve]

Butte, which is aging fastest, your CXL Murse or the CXL skin of your body? lol ound:

I've heard a rumour that Horween have put in a substantial bid for your skin--when you've finished with it of course. There should be enough for a few murses, n'est-ce pas ? They say the skin is the largest organ... personally I beg to differ.....

 

[Grayland]

My Alden shell cordovan bluchers "bleed" white residue at the seams that is easily removed with a horsehair shoe brush.

I've noticed this "bloom" as well. Easily brushed away as you mention. I notice it when I decide to wear my shell cordovan shoes after they have sat unworn for a while. Almost seems like the shell is so stuffed full of "stuff" that it weeps out.

 

[ButteMT61]

Butte, which is aging fastest, your CXL Murse or the CXL skin of your body? lol ound:

I'll have you know that I have a Shinki upper body and an Oil Pull set of legs.