Is It Safe Yet to Buy Hatch Grain Shoes?

[Odd I/O]

About a year ago there was some issues with the hatch grain from Horween. A member here had the finish come off a pair as he was going through his shoe care regiment.

Does anyone know if this was corrected or is Horween still experiencing these issues? I know that Gaziano & Girling actually strips and re-finishes their hatch grain that they receive from Horween so I don't have any worries buying from them. What about other manufacturers?

Does anyone have any recent experience with this leather from a brand other than Gaziano & Girling? How is it holding up?

 

[add911_11]

I wouldnt be so OTT about it.

I am not sure where GG stock their hatchgrain. Not only AA crack has it.

I brought 2 pieces of AA crack Hatchgrain to Mr. Okuyama and he likes the leather and comment on the finish.

I believe faulty hatchgrain comes from overdose renomat.