C.F. Stead Husk Oiled Culatta

The leather is cut from the hind section of the steer, just above the anatomical location of shell cordovan, from the bend and belly area representing the most premium selection of the hide. This section 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. Husk appears in multiple Viberg boot models including the Service Boot on the 2030 last with Ridgeway sole and the Pachena Bay model.

Husk presents as a rich brown colorway with burgundy undertones in oiled culatta leather, also described as having husk or olive color tones. The color provides a deep, warm aesthetic that showcases the leather's natural characteristics while offering distinctive visual depth. 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 brown tone with burgundy notes creates complex color variation 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.

Husk Oiled Culatta is cut from the hind section of the steer just above the location where shell cordovan is sourced, from the bend and belly area representing the most premium selection of the hide. This anatomical section 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.

Husk 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 hind 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 Husk Oiled Culatta leather as part of their exclusive arrangement with Charles F. Stead. The Service Boot features this leather on Viberg's 2030 last with Ridgeway sole construction. The Pachena Bay model also utilizes Husk Oiled Culatta, demonstrating the leather's versatility across different boot styles within Viberg's collection.

The distinctive rich brown colorway with burgundy tones provides Viberg customers with a sophisticated warm 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 product range.