Desert Boot Leather

[renegadelizard]

Hey all,

I have a customer who want a holster made for a glock, with a light attached..he wants a kydex shell/leather back outside the waistband hybrid...the leather he wants is the same leather found on the desert boots...anybody have any idea what kind of leather that is and where to get it?

[Sylvia]

hello:

The traditional desert boot is made from sueded split leather.

Here's a picture for you but it should be noted that desert boots also came in black and chocolate brown.

[renegadelizard]

Thanks sylvia...any idea where i can get it?.also, do you know what it is dyed with?

hello:

The traditional desert boot is made from sueded split leather.

Here's a picture for you but it should be noted that desert boots also came in black and chocolate brown.

[Sylvia]

From what I understand.... these types of suede are pre-dyed and struck through. The types of dyes we use make the leather stiff and scratchy.... and I don't think you would want that.

I would call your favorite leather seller and ask for sueded splits in the oz you want and ask them to send you pictures of the colors they have.

[Denster]

Hey all,

I have a customer who want a holster made for a glock, with a light attached..he wants a kydex shell/leather back outside the waistband hybrid...the leather he wants is the same leather found on the desert boots...anybody have any idea what kind of leather that is and where to get it?

Not sure where he wants the boot leather. For the back of the holster boot leather would be way to thin unless you were bonding it to heavier veg-tan. Kevin at Springfield Leather bougt what he calls a gazillion feet of military boot scuff. That'as what goes on the heels and toes of military boots. Neat stuff as it is an even four oz heavily plated and tottaly impervious to moisture. It has a textured grain side and a very fine sueded nap flesh side. It is really cheap as he is selling it for .69/sqft. I've used it to line holsters, as a suede backing for hybrid IWB holsters, zippered gun cases, lining and covers for presentation boxes and it makes great slingshot pouches. Only draw back is you have to like light olive color as you can't dye it.

[UberSquid]

Not sure where he wants the boot leather. For the back of the holster boot leather would be way to thin unless you were bonding it to heavier veg-tan. Kevin at Springfield Leather bougt what he calls a gazillion feet of military boot scuff. That'as what goes on the heels and toes of military boots. Neat stuff as it is an even four oz heavily plated and tottaly impervious to moisture. It has a textured grain side and a very fine sueded nap flesh side. It is really cheap as he is selling it for .69/sqft. I've used it to line holsters, as a suede backing for hybrid IWB holsters, zippered gun cases, lining and covers for presentation boxes and it makes great slingshot pouches. Only draw back is you have to like light olive color as you can't dye it.

Where is this "Boot Scuff" listed on their web site? I've done several searches and can't fine it. From the sound of it though this is something that I want! Is it listed under a different name?

Thanks!

[Denster]

Where is this "Boot Scuff" listed on their web site? I've done several searches and can't fine it. From the sound of it though this is something that I want! Is it listed under a different name?

Thanks!

It's not listed on their site you will have to call them and ask for the military boot scuff Kevin has on sale.

[UberSquid]

It's not listed on their site you will have to call them and ask for the military boot scuff Kevin has on sale.

It's listed now!

http://springfieldleather.com/33452/Lining%2CMilitary-Boot-Scuff/

I emailed Kevin to ask where it was since I couldn't find it and he echoed your statement about not having put it on the web site. He also said that he would have it up in a short time and by the time I finished reading the email, sure enough, there it was.

This is why I like Springfield and continue to use them as my supplier. Great service, and fast response time. (I have no affiliation with Springfield other than being a paying client.)

I'm thinking that Boot Scuff would be nice for some rough side out IWB holsters and a line of camera cases for Large Format Cameras that I've been working on...

[UberSquid]

Not sure where he wants the boot leather. For the back of the holster boot leather would be way to thin unless you were bonding it to heavier veg-tan. Kevin at Springfield Leather bougt what he calls a gazillion feet of military boot scuff. That'as what goes on the heels and toes of military boots. Neat stuff as it is an even four oz heavily plated and tottaly impervious to moisture. It has a textured grain side and a very fine sueded nap flesh side. It is really cheap as he is selling it for .69/sqft. I've used it to line holsters, as a suede backing for hybrid IWB holsters, zippered gun cases, lining and covers for presentation boxes and it makes great slingshot pouches. Only draw back is you have to like light olive color as you can't dye it.

Isn't this chrome tanned? Should you be using it to line holsters? Conventional wisdom is that chrome tanned leather will destroy the finish on most guns. Have you had any issues or have you been using it long enough to know if it's causing problems?

[Denster]

Isn't this chrome tanned? Should you be using it to line holsters? Conventional wisdom is that chrome tanned leather will destroy the finish on most guns. Have you had any issues or have you been using it long enough to know if it's causing problems?

Yes it is chrome tanned. This only causes a possible problem if the leather gets wet and leaches chromium salts. This leather is so heavily plated that it is impevious to moisture. Water just beads up on the surface.

[UberSquid]

Yes it is chrome tanned. This only causes a possible problem if the leather gets wet and leaches chromium salts. This leather is so heavily plated that it is impevious to moisture. Water just beads up on the surface.

I guess that puts wet forming out of the question then...

[Denster]

I guess that puts wet forming out of the question then...

Not at all if you are using it as a lining. Just use a sponge to wet the outer veg tan shell and let it case and form away.