Oiled nubuck is leather that's been roughed to make nubuck, then oiled to make a softer, almost broken-in feel which is also grippier than standard leather. It's the most popular material. Non-oiled nubuck is strong, supple, and velvety, and eventually smooths and shines anywhere there's contact, so becomes like oiled nubuck, but not evenly over the product.
Notes on oiled nubuck leather:
-Oiled nubuck, especially the browns, tend to easily look scuffed or distressed. Because nubuck has nap (even after oiled), brushing against it will raise or shift the nap, which catches the light differently. It isn't actually scuffed or scratched. Rudy's Bee Natural or Oakwood conditioner is a magic wand that erases everything and makes them look brand new again, or enjoy the distressed lived-in look.
-Each hide takes the dye differently, and each hide also absorbs the oil differently. Please be aware that the color intensity, depth, and even shade to some extent, can vary.
Get creative! Rich colors with great durability for maximum grippiness. Suede will wear to a smooth surface on high-wear areas.
Lorica is a soft but tough synthetic available in fun colors, great for a cushy seat or grippy thigh blocks. Also perfect for those who ride in wet weather or looking for a vegan option.
Micropel synthetic has a heft similar to real leather, very hardy and a bit slicker like natural leather. Also a good option, especially on the flaps, for those who ride in wet weather or want a vegan option. I feel this is a little too firm and slick for seats. Colors are vivid and great for accents. this material has an obvious synthetic feel.
Micronappa synthetic has a soft, supple, slightly grippy, luxurious feel, very similar to a Nappa leather. Very durable, but not as durable or slick as Micropel. Easy to clean, and great for riding in wet weather. Also available in white. Excellent option for waterproof footwear!
Soft, cushy, grippy, and breathes. Great for seats and knee-rolls!
Real sheepskin is also available endless variations of (white, natural, brown, black) in addition to dyed skins. We show you the available skins to choose from. You can choose sheepskin for just the seat or the whole saddle but for long flap models you might consider a "wear" strip to avoid unexpected wear in high motion areas and also because not all sheepskins are big enough for the full flap.
Suitable to accent low-wear areas only
Ask about currently available colors
Stitching in a color other than your material-color to add a discreet contrast
Our premium leather. Supple, hard-wearing, easy to care for. Julia colors are deep and rich. +$100. Great for tall boots.
Soft and supple premium leather. Nappa is the luxurious leather typically associated with Italian jackets and shoes. Not as durable as Julia and Nubuck. Colors are true and brilliant. Easy to care for. +$100. Great for soft luxurious sneakers or boot shafts and accents.
Seat edges are finished with piping of your choice of color. +$65
+$70
Tops of panels and the cantle/pommel on your base made to match your saddle material. +$100
All tabs attaching hardware, Dees, seat attachments, made to match your saddle material. +15
Put a Mohawk pommel on any Ghost saddle for extra security and comfort.
Replace the external blocks on any model with external blocks with Aussie Poleys