C.F. Stead Milkshake Janus Calf Suede

The leather is produced at C.F. Stead's facility in Leeds, England, using chrome-tanned calf hides that measure 1.4-1.6mm thick with an average skin size of 13-15 square feet. Viberg incorporates this material into various boot and sneaker models manufactured at their Victoria, British Columbia workshop.

Milkshake Janus Calf Suede features full-grain construction with an aniline reverse finish that creates its distinctive suede surface. The leather maintains a firm hand while preserving the silky texture characteristic of the Janus Calf line. C.F. Stead processes the calf hides using a chrome tanning method that has remained consistent since the original Janus Calf recipe was developed five decades ago.

The material thickness ranges from 1.4mm to 1.6mm, providing sufficient structure for boot uppers while allowing for the flexibility required in footwear construction. Individual hides yield 13-15 square feet of usable leather, which C.F. Stead has supplied to premium footwear manufacturers for over a century.

Viberg produces several footwear models using Milkshake Janus Calf Suede. The Sneaker 1003 combines the material with Charcoal Phoenix leather trim, featuring a Vibram Fuga sole attached through channeled insole construction with natural cork fill. This model retails for $625 and is available in sizes ranging from 6.5 to 11.5.

The Service Boot and Chelsea boot styles also appear in Milkshake Janus Calf Suede, with documented examples showing the material's light cream tone across different boot constructions. All Viberg footwear using this leather is manufactured at the company's Canadian facility in Victoria.