C.F. Stead Baltic Kudu Reverse

The leather is sourced from kudu antelope native to southern Africa, whose hides are licensed by Fish and Wildlife offices. Known as the "cashmere of suedes," Baltic Kudu Reverse features a luxuriously soft, buttery touch while maintaining high durability. The material is available in 4.5-5.5 oz (1.8-2.2 mm) thickness with an average skin size of 13-15 square feet.

Baltic presents as a sleek combination of blue and grey in reversed kudu leather. The colorway merges Baltic blue with grey suede tones to create a distinctive appearance suitable for both casual and refined ensembles. The reversed leather technique emphasizes the natural texture of the suede while the nubuck processing on the grain side highlights natural superficial cuts and scratches from the animal's habitat.

Baltic Kudu Reverse is available in 4.5-5.5 oz thickness, equivalent to 1.8-2.2 mm. Individual skins average 13-15 square feet in size. The leather utilizes kudu antelope sourced from southern Africa, an animal known for developing natural scratches and scars from its native environment. These natural blemishes become visible features in the finished leather, contributing to each hide's unique character.

The material combines softness with inherent strength characteristic of kudu leather. The supple texture provides instant comfort while maintaining the durability and toughness required for footwear applications.

Baltic Kudu Reverse undergoes the Janus tannage process, which results in an extremely soft touch on the suede side while maintaining a high degree of strength throughout the leather. This process creates a leather with soft suede on the reverse side and a nubuck finish on the grain side, allowing both surfaces to be utilized in construction.

The leather's dual-sided nature enables distinct mismatched paneling in footwear construction, with panels featuring either the smooth nubuck side or the suede side depending on design requirements. Natural superficial cuts and scratches are highlighted through the nubuck processing, making each piece of leather visibly unique. The material creates an interesting casual appearance, particularly when used in stitch-down construction methods.

Baltic Kudu Reverse appears in footwear from multiple manufacturers. Truman Boot Company produces the Wormhole boot in Baltic Kudu, utilizing both the smooth and suede sides of the leather to create distinct mismatched paneling through asymmetrical design. The boot retails at $565.

Berwick 1707 manufactures Kudu Reverse Baltic Loafers in Spain. Stefano Bemer produces Baltic Blue Kudu Reverse Sneakers in Florence, Italy, constructed from 100% kudu leather in the Baltic Blue color. The sneakers embody sophistication and durability while remaining suitable for casual and refined ensembles.