C.F. Stead Caramel Classic Oiled Shoulder

Caramel Classic Oiled Shoulder is produced with a thickness of 1.8-2.0mm (4.5-5 oz) and features chrome tannage. The leather is cut from the shoulder section of cowhide, with average skin sizes ranging from eight to 12 square feet. The fully-aniline tannage is combined with a waxed finish that creates a semi-bright surface while preserving the natural grain and characteristics of the leather.

The leather exhibits a mellow full grain tannage with a casual appearance and classic pull-up effect. The fully-aniline, waxed finish retains the natural appearance and characteristics of the grain, creating a semi-bright surface that showcases the leather's natural features. The leather has a medium handle and is characterized as pull-up leather, meaning it develops lighter areas when flexed or stretched.

Caramel Classic Oiled Shoulder is suitable for bespoke and casual footwear applications, as well as for accessories including bags and wallets. The leather's properties make it appropriate for various leather goods where durability and character development are desired.

Several heritage footwear manufacturers utilize Caramel Classic Oiled Shoulder in their production. White's Boots offers the leather on their MPM1 model, a six-inch pattern based on WWII infantry field and officer dress boots, priced at $835. Caswell Boot Company features the leather on their Lisbon service boot, made with 4-5 oz C.F. Stead Oiled Shoulder as the upper material and priced at $389.99. The leather is available in sizes ranging from 7D through 12D depending on the manufacturer.