Haas Navy Utah

Edward Green offers navy Utah as a made-to-order option for their Galway boot, paired with Dainite soles on the 82 last. The navy color variant has also been produced for the Kentmere field boot on the 72 last. Navy Utah is positioned as a premium leather option for casual and country boot applications where the embossed grain texture and navy coloration complement rugged sole options like Dainite and Ridgeway rubber.

Navy Utah leather production follows the standard Haas Utah manufacturing process established by Tanneries Haas. The leather begins with A-grade European calf skins selected for the tightness of their grain structure. Only skins meeting the stringent quality standards required for Utah production advance to the tanning process, with less than 30 percent of incoming hides qualifying.

The double-tanning process first chrome tans the skins, then vegetable re-tans them using a proprietary blend of chestnut, mimosa, and quebracho extracts. This combination produces leather that maintains the durability of chrome tanning while gaining the natural aging characteristics associated with vegetable tanning. The navy blue color variant is through-dyed during the tanning process, ensuring consistent navy color penetration throughout the leather thickness rather than surface coloring alone.

Following tanning and dyeing, the leather is hot stuffed with a mixture of greases that nourish the material and contribute to the signature suppleness of Utah leather. The characteristic hatchgrain pattern is then embossed onto the surface, creating the distinctive textured appearance that identifies navy Utah leather. The embossing process applies consistent texture across the surface while maintaining the full-grain structure beneath.

Navy Utah leather exhibits the soft and supple texture that distinguishes the Utah leather line from firmer leather types. The embossed hatchgrain pattern creates visible texture across the navy surface, providing both visual interest and practical benefits. The through-dye process ensures that the navy color remains consistent if the surface is scratched or scuffed, rather than revealing lighter leather beneath.

The leather's texture and tanning process make it particularly suitable for applications requiring flexibility and comfort. The double-tanning process, combined with hot stuffing, produces material that requires minimal break-in time compared to heavily structured leathers. The full-grain nature of the leather, preserved beneath the embossed pattern, allows the material to develop character through use.

Navy Utah develops patina through use and exposure, though the visible changes may differ from lighter Utah colors. The natural finish allows the leather to absorb oils and wear patterns, creating subtle variations in the navy surface over time. High-wear areas develop more pronounced texture and may show slight color variation where the embossed pattern experiences repeated flexing.

Navy Utah leather is primarily used in casual and country footwear applications where its soft texture and natural finish provide advantages over more structured alternatives. The navy color combined with the embossed grain texture creates a versatile option that works for both casual everyday wear and country applications requiring durable rubber soles.

Edward Green offers navy Utah through their made-to-order program for the Galway boot. The standard configuration features navy Utah paired with Dainite soles on the 82 last, with a base made-to-order price of $2,755.00 including a $580 surcharge. Production timeline is approximately 14 to 18 weeks from order placement. Customers can select navy Utah for both the shaft and foot construction, and may pair it with multiple sole choices across three different lasts (82, 202, or 64).

The Kentmere field boot has been produced in navy Utah calf on the 72 last, representing Edward Green's country boot collection with strapped field boot styling and Ridgeway soles. The navy color provides an alternative to the more common black and dark brown Utah options for customers seeking distinctive coloration in country boot applications.

The leather's embossed grain pattern and natural finish make it less suitable for highly polished formal footwear, where smooth navy calf leather better serves aesthetic requirements. Navy Utah's strength lies in applications where textured grain, character development, and casual appearance align with design intentions.