C.F. Stead Coach Waxy Mohawk

C.F. Stead Waxy Mohawk is a "flesh-out" suede that highlights the natural vein marks on the reverse side of the hide. The Coach color variant maintains all the characteristic features of the Waxy Mohawk leather while offering a specific brown/tan aesthetic that complements traditional work boot and casual footwear designs.

Coach Waxy Mohawk shares the standard specifications of the Waxy Mohawk leather line. The leather measures 4.5-5.5 oz in weight, corresponding to a thickness of 1.8-2.2 mm. Individual hides average 12-14 square feet in size, with some variation in the thickness range extending from 1.2 to 2.2mm depending on the specific hide area.

The leather is processed as a suede with the flesh side exposed as the exterior surface. This construction method emphasizes the natural textures of the hide's interior surface rather than the grain side typically used in traditional smooth leathers.

The Coach color is applied to Waxy Mohawk's distinctive "flesh-out" suede base, which features natural vein marks visible on the reverse side of the skin. The leather incorporates a wax impregnation that enhances the natural textures inherent in the flesh-side of the hide. This wax treatment is finished with a natural blend of waxes, creating a tight fiber structure characteristic of the Waxy Mohawk leather family.

The flesh-out construction creates a rugged appearance with substantial character derived from the hide's natural qualities. When the leather flexes, the natural textures and break patterns of the flesh-side become prominent, contributing to the leather's visual interest and tactile feel. The wax finish provides both aesthetic depth and functional properties while maintaining the comfortable, chunky casual character associated with Waxy Mohawk leathers.

Multiple heritage footwear manufacturers utilize Coach Waxy Mohawk for various boot and shoe constructions. Oak Street Bootmakers offers Coach Waxy Mohawk in their Cap-Toe Trench Boot, Trench Chukka, and Camp Moc models. Parkhurst incorporates the leather in their Richmond boot style, while Rider Boot Co. uses it for their Dundalk model. Caswell Boot Co. also features Coach Waxy Mohawk in their product line.

The leather's comfortable characteristics and rugged aesthetic make it appropriate for casual footwear applications, particularly outdoor-oriented styles and work-boot-inspired designs where the flesh-out suede construction and natural textures align with heritage boot styling traditions.