THe Horween Leather Company has been manufacturing leather goods in the city of Chicago for nearly 100 years. Skip, the grandson of the founder, took it upon himself to preserve the tradition of quality USA-made products. Vans took notice of his effort and has been collaborating with Horween by using their high quality leathers to produce a great collection of boots and Vans classics that are not only unique, but made with pride. Take a look at this video and get a tour of the factory while listening to Skip explain why his leather is the best in the world.
Quotes of the Day
To do great things is difficult, but to command great things is more difficult.
He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander.
All men hear is blah blah blah blah sex, blah blah blah blah food, blah blah blah blah beer.
As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.
In three words I can sum up everything about life: it goes on.
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather the lack in will.
Amat Victoria Curam (Victory Loves Carefulness)
Nihil Sine Labore (Nothing Without Effort)
A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.
Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
