C.F. Stead Ivory Repello Calf Suede

The leather features average skin sizes of 12 to 14 square feet with thickness ranging from 1.2 to 2.0 millimeters. Made from calfskin sourced from younger animals aged 4 to 6 months, the material exhibits a fine fiber structure that contributes to its refined appearance and supple characteristics. This exclusive partnership between C.F. Stead and Grant Stone provides the bootmaker with a distinctive light-toned colorway unavailable to other manufacturers.

Ivory Repello Calf is manufactured from premium calfskin selected for its fine-napped surface quality and tight fiber structure. The leather is sourced from European tanneries in France and Germany, ensuring consistent quality and grain characteristics. The younger age of the source animals produces a fresher, finer, and more supple fiber structure compared to hides from older cattle.

The leather weighs between 3.5 and 4.5 ounces with thickness specifications of 1.4 to 1.8 millimeters according to some sources, though the general thickness range is listed as 1.2 to 2.0 millimeters. The fine nap creates a dense, tight surface texture that maintains the characteristic suede appearance while providing enhanced durability and water resistance through the Scotchguard treatment.

The soft ivory tones provide a light, neutral colorway that offers versatility in footwear design while requiring the enhanced stain resistance that the Scotchguard treatment provides. The creamy off-white appearance creates refined aesthetic suitable for spring and summer footwear applications.

The defining characteristic of Ivory Repello Calf is its integrated Scotchguard protection incorporated during the tanning process. This treatment provides high resistance to water and staining that persists throughout the leather's lifetime, as it is part of the material structure rather than a temporary surface application. The waterproofing treatment is particularly valuable for the light-toned Ivory colorway, allowing the suede to maintain its clean appearance while providing practical weather protection.

The leather maintains strong yet supple characteristics with a dense and healthy fiber structure. The tight nap and fine surface finish contribute to easier maintenance compared to untreated suedes, while the permanent water and stain resistance makes the light-colored material practical for footwear that will encounter varied conditions. The full, generous handle and rich appearance result from the tanning process designed specifically for Repello Calf production.

Grant Stone incorporates this exclusive Ivory Repello Calf colorway into their footwear production, utilizing the water-resistant suede for boots and shoes where refined light-toned appearance combined with practical protection is desired. The leather's thickness and fine nap make it suitable for both structured boot uppers and lighter shoe constructions intended for warmer weather wear.

The soft ivory tones provide versatility for pairing with various sole options, hardware finishes, and complementary leather components. The exclusive nature of this colorway allows Grant Stone to offer distinctive light-colored suede products with practical weather protection unavailable from other manufacturers using standard Repello Calf color options.

Ivory Repello Calf Suede requires careful maintenance despite its integrated Scotchguard protection, as the light colorway shows dirt and wear more readily than darker tones. Basic care involves using a brass-bristled suede brush to remove dirt or dust regularly, brushing in the same direction to restore the nap's finish. Shoe trees should be inserted during brushing to maintain shape and facilitate cleaning.

For color maintenance, neutral suede restoring spray can be applied from 30 centimeters away, allowing the shoes to dry completely before use. The Scotchguard treatment provides substantial water and stain resistance that makes the light ivory color practical, but regular cleaning maintains optimal appearance. If shoes become wet or dirty, they should dry naturally before applying any restoration products to prevent discoloration.