Men’s Rios of Mercedes Cream Hippo with 13″ Copperhead Kidskin Tops – Style 97

Our Rios of Mercedes exclusive boots are handcrafted and made just for us at Nigro??s Western Store. They??re truly unique! Just as diverse as the animals they come from, skin and color may vary, creating a truly one-of-a-kind pair of boots. Please note that our supply of these boots are extremely limited, so we encourage you to grab a pair before they??re gone!?ATTENTION: Due to the natural characteristics of the leather, each pair will feature distinct color tones and unique skin grain patterns.?Vamp: Cream HippopotamusTop: 13″ Copperhead Kidskin (Goat)?Toe: Cutter (Narrow Square)?Removable Footbed?Single Welt Sole Stitch?Sole: Leather Hybrid?-These boots are also made with a leather and rubber?hybrid sole that offers more?flexibility, durability and grip with each step.?Heel: 1 1/2″ Long Base Leather Stacked?Full Leather Lined?Handmade In Mercedes, Texas?Hippo leather is somewhat of a novelty in that it was not commonly seen until a few years ago. In its original state this leather is very thick and heavily scarred. The outmost grain is removed by sanding until some of the scars are removed. The bottom layer is split off to leave the top grain to be used in boots. Hippo wears very well under hard use but needs to be occasionally cleaned and conditioned to maximize wear. A brass bristle brush is ideal to remove loose dirt and dust from its suede like finish.