Seidel Dark Burgundy Double Shot

Dark Burgundy Double Shot undergoes Seidel's combination tanning process that integrates chrome and vegetable tanning methods. The leather begins with chrome tanning for flexibility and resilience, then receives additional treatment with vegetable extracts. This combination produces leather that exhibits both the softness associated with chrome tanning and the structure and aging characteristics of vegetable-tanned leather.

The tanning process prepares the leather for both the hot-stuffing treatment and the burgundy dyeing. The combination tannage provides the foundation for the leather's performance characteristics while creating the proper structure for accepting and retaining the deep burgundy coloration through extended use and aging.

Following tanning, the leather receives Seidel's signature hot-stuffing treatment. Tanners employ heat to saturate the material with a blend of natural waxes, tallows, and oils. This infusion occurs through tumbling in heated barrels without water or emulsifiers, using very hot air along with previously melted tallows and waxes.

The process involves multiple hot wax applications that penetrate the leather thoroughly to its core. As the leather becomes saturated, the blend of unrefined fats and oils permeates throughout, keeping it soft and supple while providing enhanced water resistance. The high concentration of oils and waxes creates the leather's characteristic pullup effect and may cause leather bloom, a cloudy or hazy appearance as oils surface, which can be buffed away.

The dark burgundy coloration is applied through drum dyeing, creating the deep wine-red surface layer over the brown core characteristic of Double Shot's teacore construction. The dyeing process penetrates the surface while leaving the core in its natural tanned state, enabling the patina development that reveals underlying brown tones through wear. The specific burgundy formulation creates the lighting-responsive characteristics that distinguish this exclusive variant.

Dark Burgundy Double Shot is produced in standard Double Shot weight specifications. For boot manufacturing, the leather measures 7 ounces in weight, approximately 2.8mm in thickness. The material maintains full-grain construction, preserving the natural surface texture of the hide without correction or buffing.

The leather exhibits a semi-supple temper, combining suppleness with structural firmness appropriate for heritage work boots. The smooth surface displays a glossy finish that enhances the burgundy coloring. The flesh side is finished in brown coloring consistent with other Double Shot variants. The leather's specifications make it suitable for structured boot construction while maintaining the break-in characteristics expected from hot-stuffed leather.

The smooth finish displays a high-gloss surface characteristic of Double Shot leather. The finishing enhances the depth and richness of the burgundy coloring while highlighting the leather's natural grain patterns. The glossy appearance results from the combination of hot-stuffing oils and surface treatments, creating a luxurious visual presentation valued in heritage footwear.

Natural grain beauty and depth of color characterize the leather's visual qualities. The finish highlights the leather's distinctive pullup characteristics, where the color responds dynamically to folding, creasing, and stretching. Fat wrinkles may be visible near belly areas of hides, while center sections provide cleaner areas for boot component cutting.

The leather's signature pullup effect results from its multiple hot wax infusion process. When the leather is folded or creased, the fibers open and reveal lighter tones as the waxes and oils shift within the material. This creates a two-tone effect where pulled, folded, or stretched areas display lighter burgundy tones against the deeper base color.

The oils respond to creasing and bending, producing dynamic tonal shifts that highlight boot contours and natural creasing patterns. The pullup characteristics develop across the burgundy surface, creating visual depth and emphasizing the dimensional quality of the color. This effect becomes more pronounced as boots develop wear patterns and the leather adapts to foot shape.

Dark Burgundy Double Shot receives an 8/10 patina rating, indicating strong capacity to develop character through use. The leather reveals its brown core over time with heavy wear, creating the teacore effect characteristic of Double Shot variants. As the surface burgundy layer wears at high-stress points and flex areas, the underlying brown base becomes visible, creating unique patina patterns specific to each boot's use.

The leather takes shape during break-in periods, which users have described as notably long for this variant. The extended break-in reflects the leather's thickness and the firmness imparted by the combination tanning and drum dyeing processes. As boots adapt to wear, the leather develops natural wrinkles, creases, and wear marks that contribute to evolving appearance.

The combination of burgundy surface coloring and brown core creates complex aging patterns. Areas of moderate wear may show lightened burgundy tones through the pullup effect, while high-wear zones reveal brown undertones. This layered patina development produces boots with unique character reflecting individual wear patterns.

The hot-stuffing process provides moderate weather resistance enhanced through application of boot protector products. The concentration of waxes and oils creates a barrier that repels water without making the leather completely waterproof. Regular maintenance with appropriate conditioning products helps preserve the protective qualities of the infused fats and oils.

The leather offers excellent durability over time due to the protective qualities of the embedded waxes and oils combined with the structural benefits of combination tanning. The full-grain construction and substantial 7-ounce weight ensure structural integrity through extended use. The leather's thickness and firm temper contribute to its durability while requiring the longer break-in period noted by users.

Dark Burgundy Double Shot is utilized exclusively by Parkhurst Brand for their heritage work boot offerings. The leather has been documented on the Allen Boot model and other Parkhurst styles built on the 602 last. The exclusive nature of this variant distinguishes Parkhurst's offerings from other bootmakers using standard Double Shot colors.

The deep burgundy coloring provides an alternative to common brown and black work boot leathers while maintaining appropriate character for heritage footwear. The leather's combination of unique color, pullup characteristics, and aging potential appeals to customers seeking distinctive boots with strong patina development. User feedback indicates the leather provides good fit and comfort once the initial break-in period is completed.

The exclusive relationship between Seidel and Parkhurst reflects Parkhurst's approach of partnering with established tanneries to create specialty leathers for limited production runs. This model enables Parkhurst to offer unique materials not available through other bootmakers while supporting traditional tanning craftsmanship. The small batch nature of production contributes to the variant's distinctiveness and appeal to heritage footwear enthusiasts.