RM Williams Boot Leathers
Willow Leather
Chrome tanned oxhide. Taken from a mature animal,
it is heavier leather that does not require lining.
Oiled Kip
Leather
Heavy chrome tanned hide from a large beast.
During tanning, the leather is impregnated with special oils to
make it water resistant.
Sometimes known as 'red kip.'
Yearling
Leather
A fine grained leather from cattle grown through calf stage, but
not yet mature.
Most suitable for dress or lighter work boots.
Desert Kip
Leather
A full chrome tanned bovine leather suede finished on the flesh
side.
Normally comes unlined.
Oily Iron
Leather
This is a heavy chrome tanned, black pigmented leather.
As with oiled kip, the leather is impregnated with water
resisting oils,
but it has a slightly 'drier' feel.
Kangaroo
Leather
The strongest leather for its weight in the world.
Extremely fine grained, it is as light as a feather and fits the
foot like a glove.
Chrome tanned, it polishes up to make a winning dress or riding
boot.
Ostrich
Leather
With a distinctive quill pattern, lightweight soft feel and high
strength,
ostrich leather is one of the most striking and desirable
leathers available.
Nubuck Leather
This soft and supple, fine suede finish, cowhide leather is
treated to resist
rain, water stains and perspiration marks.
When wet, allow to dry thoroughly, then it brushes up to be as
good as new.
Scout Leather
A stout, matt-finished cowhide leather, used in the uppers.
It's special water repellent chemicals are permanently bonded to
each fibre of the hide