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Gameskin Leather<\/h1>\n

Gameskin leathers are more comfortable to wear than bovine leather, as well as being more beautiful:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buffalo<\/b>\u00a0leather has a very noticeable grain as the fibres are thicker and more widely spaced.\u00a0 Buffalo leather differs from cowhide in thickness and flexibility giving an exceptionally comfortable boot.\u00a0 It also absorbs and releases moisture making it comfortable during both summer\u2019s heat and winter\u2019s cold. \u00a0Buffalo leather is incredibly durable provided it is well cared for.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo leather will take your footprint (conform to the foot\u2019s shape) but will not stretch, and will become more supple with the passing of time provided it is regularly polished.<\/p>\n

Hides vary from buffalo to buffalo depending on the time the hide was taken, the age, gender and maturity of the animal.\u00a0Scars and markings are intrinsic and to be prized.<\/p>\n

Kudu<\/b>\u00a0leather is a lighter, softer leather, and features a lot more scratches as Kudu graze among thorn trees in the bushveld. We make no attempt to disguise these natural markings and scars which give the leather its character and which should not be seen as faults. This leather is wonderfully strong and durable yet its softness makes footwear with slipper-like comfort. Semi aniline tanning gives Kudu leather a soft silky touch and a very stylish look. Kudu is reversible and we use both the leather and the lush textured suede, often in combination.<\/p>\n

Impala<\/b>\u00a0has all the same properties as Kudu leather. We use Impala leather suitable for lining, collars and tongues for our footwear, and for our haversacks.<\/p>\n

Ostrich\u00a0<\/b>leather is one of the most durable leathers because while the fibres of most leathers lie parallel to each other, the fibres in Ostrich lie in a random criss-crossing pattern thus making it stronger. Ostrich is very thin and very pliable, soft to the touch, naturally oily and resistant to drying, cracking and stiffness. \u00a0Ostrich leather is exotic and known for its unique quill pattern made by the empty quill follicles which swell closed, leaving a high round bump. It is a costly, exclusive luxurious leather, and its unique appearance and qualities give it timeless appeal.<\/p>\n

Hippopotamus\u00a0<\/b>leather\u00a0has an absolutely beautiful striated appearance and is superbly soft and velvety to the touch. It is extremely flexible and durable as well as being really strong and comfortable. Hippo leather always carries scars from the tremendous battles waged during its life and these are wonderful characteristics of the finished leather. We deliver our Hippo boots with the natural \u2018suede\u2019 finish. You may choose to keep that suede look, or polish the leather in which case it will become smooth.<\/p>\n

All Courteney leathers are dyed through, never spray-dyed or painted.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

The fact that our products are made from gameskin leathers does not mean they can be cared for differently from any other leather product. Gameskin is still leather. It can withstand a great deal of abuse and getting wet but provided it is cared for, and cared for properly and regularly, it will last a long time. \u00a0(see\u00a0Product Info<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Conservation note:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our luxury gameskin leathers are all from CITES-certified\/approved, renewable sources and are hand picked for quality. Each individual animal had a natural life. Wild spaces are only allowed to exist if they are used profitably. Thus, wild, free-range leather does more to preserve the natural environment, than cattle ranching.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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