Horween Havana Burnished Roughout

The process begins with carefully selected hides that undergo Horween's proprietary chrome tanning method. This technique, perfected over generations, ensures optimal strength and flexibility while maintaining the leather's natural characteristics.

Following the chrome tanning stage, this leather undergoes Horween's specialized finishing process. This includes careful drying, conditioning, and surface preparation to achieve the leather's distinctive characteristics. The finishing techniques have been refined over generations to ensure optimal performance and aesthetic appeal.

Every piece of Horween Chromexcel Horsehide Roughout undergoes rigorous quality inspection to meet Horween's exacting standards. This attention to detail ensures consistency and excellence in every hide produced.

The Havana Burnished finish creates a warm, medium brown coloration reminiscent of aged tobacco leaves, with subtle burnished highlights that add depth and character. This specific color treatment is exclusive to Eastman Leather and reflects the historical accuracy demanded for their aviation leather reproductions. The leather's surface exhibits the natural grain patterns characteristic of premium horsehide, while the specialized burnishing process enhances visual appeal without compromising durability.

The roughout texture provides a natural nap with distinctive character enhanced by the Havana Burnished treatment. This exclusive finish creates a slightly more refined surface compared to standard roughout presentations while maintaining the authentic feel demanded by Eastman Leather's exacting standards. The leather strikes an optimal balance between firmness and flexibility, providing the durability needed for aviation gear applications while remaining comfortable for extended wear.

Develops distinctive patina and character with use and care, changing appearance over time while maintaining durability. This natural aging process allows each piece to develop its own unique character while maintaining performance characteristics.

This leather is used by work boot manufacturers for its durability and comfort characteristics. The leather's ability to withstand harsh conditions while developing an attractive patina makes it ideal for professional-grade footwear.

The appearance and aging characteristics of this leather are suitable for dress shoes and formal footwear.

Heritage footwear makers utilize this leather for its American origins and performance characteristics.

For optimal longevity, store leather goods in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Periodic professional cleaning and conditioning will help maintain the leather's natural oils and prevent cracking or excessive drying.

Choosing Horween Havana Burnished Roughout means investing in a collaboration between two iconic American companies with over 150 years of combined heritage. This exclusive leather represents Eastman Leather's commitment to historical accuracy and Horween's dedication to traditional craftsmanship.

This leather is exclusively available through Eastman Leather Clothing, making it a unique choice for those seeking authentic period-correct aviation leather goods and distinctive heritage footwear. The exclusivity ensures that items made from this leather maintain their special character and heritage value.

The chrome tanning process creates leather that is exceptionally resistant to water, abrasion, and daily wear. This durability makes it ideal for the demanding requirements of aviation gear while providing excellent performance in heritage footwear applications.

The distinctive Havana Burnished finish offers visual appeal that improves with age, developing a rich patina that reflects the leather's exclusive heritage. This specialized treatment creates character that cannot be replicated with standard leather finishes.

As an exclusive collaboration leather from two heritage American companies, items made from Horween Havana Burnished Roughout represent excellent long-term value, both in durability and collectibility among enthusiasts of authentic American leather goods.

The primary application of Horween Havana Burnished Roughout is in Eastman Leather Clothing's authentic aviation gear reproductions, including A-2 flight jackets and other period-correct leather goods. This exclusive partnership ensures historical accuracy in their military and aviation reproductions.

When available for footwear applications, this distinctive leather creates unique heritage boots and shoes that stand apart from standard offerings. The exclusive nature of this leather makes footwear featuring it particularly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of authentic American leather goods.