About
Bourbon is a warm brown color option in the Repello Calf Suede line produced by Charles F. Stead, a British tannery based in Leeds, England. The color has a hex value of #6B4030, representing a rich, warm brown tone. Bourbon appears in multiple heritage footwear models from makers such as Grant Stone, though it is not listed among the standard Repello Calf colors offered by leather distributors.
About
Bourbon is a warm brown color option in the Repello Calf Suede line produced by Charles F. Stead, a British tannery based in Leeds, England. The color has a hex value of #6B4030, representing a rich, warm brown tone. Bourbon appears in multiple heritage footwear models from makers such as Grant Stone, though it is not listed among the standard Repello Calf colors offered by leather distributors.
Bourbon Repello combines the distinctive warm brown color with Repello's water-resistant properties. The leather features Scotch Guard treatment applied during the tannage process, providing increased resistance to staining throughout the product's life.
Specifications
Repello Calf Suede in bourbon features average skin sizes of 12-14 square feet. The thickness ranges from 1.2-2.0mm, with a weight specification of 3.5-4.5 oz (1.4-1.8mm). The material is characterized as high quality, fine-napped calf suede, tanned to provide a full, generous handle and rich appearance.
Water Resistance
The bourbon color, like all Repello Calf Suede colors, is fully treated with Scotch Guard in the tannage process. This treatment achieves a high degree of resistance to staining, with the proofing remaining effective throughout the life of the footwear. The calfskin is processed specifically to increase water resistance while maintaining the softness and richness characteristic of Repello suede.
Usage
Grant Stone uses bourbon Repello suede in multiple footwear models including the Diesel Boot, Traveler Penny, and Ottawa Boot. The Grant Stone Diesel Boot in bourbon suede retails for $395 and features leather kip lining instead of fabric lining, with Goodyear welt construction.
References
"Repello Calf". Charles F Stead and Co Ltd. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
"C.F. Stead Repello Calf Leather". The Tannery Row. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
"Diesel Boot Bourbon Suede". Grant Stone. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
"Traveler Penny Bourbon Suede". Grant Stone. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
"In Review: Grant Stone Diesel Boots in Suede". Dappered. June 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
