About
Smoke is an exclusive color developed for Viberg in the Rough Mohawk flesh-out suede line produced by Charles F. Stead, a British tannery based in Leeds, England. The smoke colorway features a dark grey-brown tone that emphasizes the heavy texture and nappy finish characteristic of Rough Mohawk leather. As an exclusive offering, smoke is available only through Viberg products and represents a collaboration between the Canadian footwear maker and the English tannery.
About
Smoke is an exclusive color developed for Viberg in the Rough Mohawk flesh-out suede line produced by Charles F. Stead, a British tannery based in Leeds, England. The smoke colorway features a dark grey-brown tone that emphasizes the heavy texture and nappy finish characteristic of Rough Mohawk leather. As an exclusive offering, smoke is available only through Viberg products and represents a collaboration between the Canadian footwear maker and the English tannery.
Smoke Rough Mohawk exhibits the same flesh-out construction and rugged texture as the standard Rough Mohawk line, with the flesh side of the hide exposed to create a distinct nappy finish. The dark color palette makes the leather suitable for year-round wear despite Rough Mohawk's association with casual, textured footwear.
Specifications
Smoke Rough Mohawk features the standard Rough Mohawk specifications, with average skin sizes of 12 to 15 square feet and thickness ranging from 1.4 to 2.4mm. The leather is full-grain British suede that undergoes a unique manufacturing process to create its nappy texture. The tight fiber structure characteristic of Rough Mohawk contributes to the smoke variant's authentic character while maintaining structural integrity for footwear applications.
The surface texture exhibits heavy, rough characteristics with irregular nap creating distinct visual and tactile variation between individual pieces. The manufacturing process preserves the natural textures and break of the flesh-side of the hide, resulting in no two pieces appearing identical.
Usage
Viberg introduced smoke Rough Mohawk in 2019 with the Slipper model. The Slipper features a wholecut pattern with no toe box or heel counter, creating a glove-like fit that allows the shoe to collapse fully for easy storage and transportation. The design utilizes 360-degree Goodyear welt construction paired with a Black Vibram Mini Ripple sole.
Viberg also produces the Deck Shoe in smoke Rough Mohawk. Both models showcase the leather's rough and natural texture across an uninterrupted surface, positioning the footwear as fashion-forward yet versatile for everyday casual wear. The dark color palette and heavy textures make the shoes suitable for year-round use.
References
"Rough Mohawk". Charles F Stead and Co Ltd. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
"Slipper Smoke Rough Mohawk". Viberg. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
"Deck Shoe Smoke Rough Mohawk". Viberg. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
