How Thursday Boots Makes Waterproof Suede (Tannery Trip!)

* Full article: https://stridewise.com/thursday-boots-suede/ * Shop Thursday Boots: https://thursdayboots.com/ * My Top 10 Boots of All Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kuHyyefNGE * I Went to Mexico to Make My Own Leather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxRX8bbzKBM It's a Mexico trip! While I was down in Leon filming with Lefarc tannery, I stopped by Thursday Boot Company to see how they make their famous Weatherproof Suede. You'll learn about more than oils and waxes in this fascinating look at the ins and outs of suede production. (This video isn't sponsored, it was a different tannery that paid for my trip and I checked in with TBC while I was there!) 00:00 Welcome to Mexico! 00:13 What is suede? 00:34 1: Sort the hides and shave them to the desired thickness 01:22 2: The weatherproofing 02:08 3: The hides are dried 02:50 4: The suede is buffed and made more consistent 03:17 5: The color is adjusted with aniline 04:00 6: Apply silicone for waterproofing 04:34 7: It's tumbled for softness and comfort 04:54 8: Quality Control 05:05 Wrapping Up #thursdayboots #thursdaybootcompany #waterproofsuede