C.F. Stead Snuff Kudu Reverse

The leather is sourced from wild kudu antelope native to southern African grasslands, with hides processed through Charles F. Stead's Janus tannage method. Snuff Kudu Reverse appears in footwear from multiple manufacturers including Tricker's, Thursday Boots, Truman Boot Company, Berwick 1707, and Diemme. The material maintains standard Kudu Reverse specifications of 1.6-2.2 mm thickness with average skin sizes of 13-15 square feet, while showcasing the distinctive character of natural scars and texture inherent to wild antelope leather.

Snuff presents as a golden brown colorway with tan undertones in reversed kudu leather. The color provides a warm, earthy tone suitable for traditional boot and shoe applications. The reversed leather technique emphasizes the natural texture of the suede while the nubuck processing on the grain side highlights the grainy surface that brings natural scars and scratches to the forefront.

The distinctive brown tone creates color variation through the interaction of the leather's natural markings with the base color. Each hide displays unique scarring patterns on the grain side, with the characteristic marks of wild-sourced material contributing to a rugged appearance rather than representing defects in the leather. The color's versatility makes it appropriate for both casual and refined footwear applications.

Snuff Kudu Reverse maintains the standard specifications of C.F. Stead Kudu Reverse leather, available in 1.6-2.2 mm thickness, equivalent to 4.5-5.5 oz weight. Individual skins average 13-15 square feet in size. The leather utilizes wild kudu antelope sourced from southern African grasslands, an animal known for developing natural scratches and scars from its native environment.

The material combines the softness characteristic of kudu leather with inherent strength required for footwear applications. The wild origin of the hides contributes to their distinctive character, with natural blemishes becoming visible design features through the nubuck processing on the grain side. The full-grain suede construction provides exceptional flexibility and resilience while maintaining the luxurious texture associated with premium antelope leather. The selected hides feature pronounced grainy texture that showcases authentic wild-sourced markings.

Snuff Kudu Reverse undergoes the Janus tannage process employed by Charles F. Stead, which creates a high luster, finely sanded nap on the flesh side while maintaining full-grain outdoor-ready durability. This process produces a material with soft suede on the reverse side and a nubuck finish on the grain side, allowing both surfaces to be utilized in footwear construction.

The leather's dual-sided nature enables distinct applications depending on design requirements, with panels featuring either the smooth nubuck side or the suede side. Natural superficial cuts and scratches are highlighted through the nubuck processing, making each piece of leather visibly unique. The grainy texture selected for this colorway brings the natural character of wild antelope to the forefront, creating an interesting casual appearance suitable for rugged footwear applications.

Multiple manufacturers utilize Snuff Kudu Reverse leather in their footwear collections. Tricker's produces the Bourton Brogue Derby with Goodyear Commando sole construction and the Ethan Monkey Boot in this colorway. Thursday Boots manufactures the Journeyman Boot using Snuff Kudu sourced from Charles F. Stead. Truman Boot Company produces the Veldt Boot exclusively for Blue Owl Workshop in snuff brown kudu from the Charles F. Stead tannery.

Additional manufacturers working with this colorway include Berwick 1707 with their Flex Walk Ankle Boot, Italian maker Diemme with the Firenze Boot, Indian hand-welted shoemaker BLKBRD with the Rudiger Service Boot, and Rider Boot Company with the Fritz Chelsea boot. The widespread adoption of Snuff Kudu Reverse across diverse makers demonstrates the colorway's versatility and appeal. The distinctive golden brown tone provides a traditional aesthetic while maintaining the premium characteristics and authentic wild-sourced markings valued in heritage footwear markets.