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Leather Explained

At Frank’s Boot Company, we believe every great boot starts with one thing: exceptional leather. Whether you’re ordering a rugged work boot or a sleek limited-edition pair, the quality and characteristics of the leather make all the difference. This guide breaks down what you need to know about leather thickness, tanning methods, hide types, and common defects, so you can understand exactly what goes into a Frank’s boot.

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The Natural Heritage Boot

Heritage Quality Goods x Frank’s Boots – “The Natural Heritage Boot” Written by: Dave The Shop Keeper at Heritage Quality Goods This is round two in the Heritage Quality Goods partnership with Frank’s boots to bring to market a new boot design.  Yet again, I cannot say enough about the Frank’s Boots company, brand, quality, and customer service.  I think we have really hit a grand slam on our second release.  To say I am excited would be a colossal understatement.  You will not find a better boot crafting company than Frank’s Boots and I’m proud to partner with them.  For this second round, we wanted to do something that perfectly contrasted the first design, the Maxon Boot.  Where the Maxon...

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LEATHER CHARACTERISTICS

At Franks Boots, we take pride in crafting handmade boots that embody the essence of natural leather. Our commitment to using organic materials ensures that each pair of boots not only showcases the timeless beauty of genuine leather but also embodies sustainability and environmental responsibility. Experience the authentic allure of our artisan creations, where every step taken is a testament to our dedication to quality craftsmanship and respect for nature. We strive for perfection in every aspect of our leather, but it's important to understand the inherent qualities of this natural material. With over 65+ hides in our inventory, each piece bears its own unique markings, variations in color, wrinkles, and occasional imperfections like holes or scratches. Here's what you need...

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How To Dry & Treat Your Wet Leather Boots

Working in inclement weather conditions or working in a trade that may leave your boots wet and soggy are sometimes impossible to avoid. So you come home from work, or a hunting trip or playing in the snow and your boots are soaked through. What do you do? Your immediate thought may be to get them dry as fast as possible. However, this isn’t the most ideal or preferred method of drying your boots. Let’s break it down… Here’s How Leather Reacts: When leather gets wet, the water molecules bond to the oils in it and draw them out as the water evaporates. As it absorbs moisture, it can cause the fibers to swell and stretch, which can make the...

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Franks X Heritage Quality Goods - The Maxon Boot Design & Specs

Written by: Dave @ Heritage Quality Goods I am proud to bring the new “Maxon Boot” to market!! This boot design and partnership with the Frank's Boot crew has been a wonderful experience and we are just getting started!  Thanks to Junior and Frank on the fitment.  And an extra special thanks to Michelle as my contact and design partner. The Maxon Boot starts off with Frank’s Boots. If you haven’t heard of Frank’s Boots, they are a Pacific Northwest boot maker that specializes in work boots for forestry, wildfire, and general heavy duty physical work. Their boots also include a heritage lineup that can double as work or casual boots. Either lineup is overbuilt for usage and will last...

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