Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas

Q&A Episode: How Horween Grades Their Leather

How do the world’s best tanneries stay consistent, and what happens when they experiment with things like squid ink? In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, Phil and

The Business of Luxury Shoes: Inside Leffot with Steven Taffel

In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, we sit down with Steven Taffel, the founder of Leffot—one of the world's premier destinations for fine footwear located in

Schott NYC Owner Reveals: Why We Can't Make Jackets Faster

Why does it take so long to get a premium leather jacket? In this episode, Nick Horween and Phil Kalas sit down with Jason Schott, the 4th generation owner of America’s m

Inside Carmina: 6 Generations of Shoemaking

In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, we sit down with Carmina Albaladejo from the legendary Mallorcan brand, Carmina Shoemaker. With a history spanning six generati

Patina Thunderdome & The World's Best Boot Event BOOT CAMP 2025

Stitchdown Boot Camp is in CHICAGO this year! Ben Robison from Stitchdown tells us why to come and shares some updates about the Patina Thunderdome. https://www.stitchdo

Made for the NFL

Dan Rigele is the former plant manager of the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada, Ohio, where NFL footballs have been made for decades. Get a wallet that is made for p

AI, Architecture, & Craftsmanship: A Designer's Take on the Future - MAKR

Our most listened to guest is back! Jason Gregory from Makr disusses a wide range of topics from inspiration, AI impacts, architecture, creation, and more. This episode

Wyatt's Favorite Grant Stone Boots

In this exclusive interview, Wyatt Gilmore, CEO and founder of Grant Stone, shares his honest opinions on various boots and shoes. He's joined by industry titans Nic

NEW Viberg NYC Store Opening Soon

Get the exclusive scoop! In this interview, we're joined by Brett Viberg and Nick Horween. Brett shares exciting details about the upcoming Viberg NYC store, a major

Q&A Oil-Tanned CXL & Curry Shell Cordovan

Nick Horween and Phil Kalas answer your urgent leather questions! Ashland Leather Everyday Belt in Black Illini Latigo: https://ashlandleather.com/products/everyday-belt

Skip Horween Explains Latigo, Illini Latigo, California Tanneries

Skip Horween describes Horween's Latigo and Illini Latigo variants. Illini Latigo's originates as Horween's version of California Latigo and is best used i

Nick (Stridewise) & Nick (Horween) Discuss Environmental Impact

Nick English (Stridewise) and Nick Horween (Horween Leather) discuss regulations and environmental impact of tanneries. Leather Working Group (LWG) audits and rates tanne

Wine Tasting for Leather - Live at Stitchdown Boot Camp 2024

Our first ever in-person podcast at Stitchdown's Boot Camp 2024 in Brooklyn, NYC. Nick Horween (Horween Leather) and Phil Kalas (Ashland Leather) explain everything

Leather. And Why it's Still Good.

Nick investigates the question of "why does leather stay relevant in some places and go away in others?". Also discussed: Leather care and Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome &

EP56: Q&A NEW Horween Leather Aspen, Waterproof CXL, Farm Boots

Nick and Phil answer your most pressing leather questions from YouTube. Leave your questions for us in the comments. https://www.ashlandleather.com/ https://www.horween.

EP55: Skip Horween Leather Industry & Trade Shows

All Horween takeover. Nick and Skip Horween discuss the leather industry and trade shows. https://www.ashlandleather.com/ https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/ful

EP54: Why is shell cordovan so expensive!?

Nick Horween explains why shell cordovan (and leather in general) is expensive. Cost breakdown includes hides, material, labor, regulations and more. https://www.ashland

EP53: Horween SHUTDOWN & Maintaining a 100+ Year-Old Leather Tannery

Every year Horween performs scheduled maintenance on many pieces of equipment that are over 100 years old. https://www.ashlandleather.com/ https://www.horween.com/ http

EP52: Nick's Handmade Boots & Horween Leather Co. Discuss Shell Cordovan

Shuyler Mowe (Nick’s Handmade Boots) and John Culliton (Horween Leather Sales) talk with Nick about boots, leather, challenges and more. https://nicksboots.com/ https:/

EP51: ICON 4x4 Jonathan Ward

Jonathan Ward (ICON 4x4) is an industrial designer and bespoke crafter of vehicles, clothing and leather goods. Jonathan shares his approach and philosophy when making th