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Kudu

Jay Gatsby

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I just bought some boots made out of 'Kudu', which is apparently some kind of cute ram-like animal from Africa. Someone please fill me in on the properties of this leather, special care instructions, etc.
 

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Is it Alden's kudu or the actual kudu?
 

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The leather has been sanded, it's got a velvety "˜nap'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nubuck

I believe, this particular leather has been treated like (nubuck), but I'm not certain.
Suede (sanded on the flesh side) has a longer nap than nubuck (sanded on the hair side)

Just treat it like any suede or nubuck: brush and possibly use a water-repellent spray.
 

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The texture of this leather is not at all like nubuck.
 

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Originally Posted by Jay Gatsby
The texture of this leather is not at all like nubuck.

Then I don't know, contact Alden and ask.

Here is a pair of boots in a "˜shrunken Kudu'
(the leather has been treated in the tanning process to physically shrink, so all the markings get intensified)

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Kudu is just a hide which can be tanned in numerous way, so, depending on the process can look differently.
 

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I asked Ron Rider about the kudu boots he sold me. He said that they're regular calf leather that has been tanned with lots of oils. I can't remember all of the details. I was a little disappointed because I have a thing for kudus - they taste good
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But my kudu boots are holding up really well. They're my go to travel boot and I beat the crap out of them.
 

Jay Gatsby

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Thank you guys -- I am a little sad that it's not made out of an exotic animal from Africa, but I'm happy to know that they're tough boots that will last without a lot of care.
 

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