C.F. Stead Classic Grey Oiled Culatta

The leather is cut from the bend and belly area of the steer, representing the most premium selection of the hide. This section sits anatomically just above the location of shell cordovan and contains high oil content that produces a soft, metallic shine. The material is fully certified as biodegradable through an eco-tannage process featuring no harsh chemicals. Classic Grey appears across multiple Viberg boot models including the Service Boot on the 2030 last and the Hiker on the 9920 last.

Classic Grey presents as a warm grey colorway with brown undertones in oiled culatta leather. The color provides a sophisticated neutral tone that showcases the leather's natural characteristics while offering versatility for various styling applications. The heavily waxed finish on the smooth side of the hide allows natural scars and variations to remain visible as defining features of the material.

The distinctive grey tone with warm brown notes creates visual depth through interaction with the leather's irregular grain structure. Each hide displays unique patterns of natural variations, with these characteristics contributing to individual character. The color develops a lustrous patina through wear, with the high oil content producing a soft, metallic shine that intensifies over time.

Classic Grey Oiled Culatta is cut from the bend and belly area of the steer, representing the most premium selection of the hide. This anatomical section sits just above the location where shell cordovan is sourced and features naturally high oil content. The leather demonstrates irregular top grain structure riddled with natural variations that contribute to its unique character.

The material exhibits exceptional durability comparable to shell cordovan while maintaining comfort through its supple texture. The high oil content provides inherent weather resistance, making the leather suitable for year-round wear. The eco-tannage process eliminates harsh chemicals while achieving full biodegradability certification. The heavily waxed finish enhances the natural characteristics rather than concealing them, allowing the material's authentic grain irregularity and natural markings to function as design features.

Classic Grey Oiled Culatta undergoes an eco-tannage process employed by Charles F. Stead that achieves full biodegradability certification without using harsh chemicals. The tanning method preserves the leather's natural characteristics while treating the material from the premium bend and belly section. Unlike waxed roughout leathers, this oiled culatta receives heavy wax application on the smooth grain side.

The construction process emphasizes the material's inherent qualities, with natural scars and grain variations showcased as distinctive features. The high oil content inherent to the culatta section provides the foundation for the leather's characteristic soft, metallic shine. The irregular top grain structure remains prominent, creating a material highly prone to developing lustrous patina with age and wear. The processing results in leather known for strength and comfort while maintaining unique character through visible natural variations.

Viberg produces multiple boot models in Classic Grey Oiled Culatta leather as part of their exclusive arrangement with Charles F. Stead. The Service Boot features this leather on Viberg's 2030 last, while the Hiker model utilizes the 9920 last. Additional constructions include the Stitchdown Service Boot, demonstrating the leather's versatility across different boot styles and construction methods.

The distinctive warm grey colorway with brown tones provides Viberg customers with a sophisticated neutral option that showcases premium leather characteristics. The exclusive nature of the colorway, combined with exceptional weather resistance and patina development potential, creates products appealing to customers seeking unique leather with authentic natural markings. The material's combination of durability comparable to shell cordovan, comfort from supple texture, and environmental responsibility through eco-tannage makes it suitable for demanding footwear applications across Viberg's collection.