Nokona is unique in offering a wide range of leathers, applied to the shell and palm of the glove in various combinations to meet your personal requirement of game-readiness. The Break-In period is not an indication of the quality of a leather – that is your personal preference. All Nokona leathers are top-grain and hand-selected to meet Nokona’s rigorous standards. Use the information below as a guide to learn more as you select the best glove for you.
Buffalo leather is highly regarded for its unique appearance and hardy nature. It is also renowned for its flexibility while retaining its shape and fit. The history of the buffalo and its status as an American icon make this leather an American original. Buffalo is drum dyed then put through a gentle massaging process before being dry-milled which accentuates its soft, supple hand.
Available In: Baseball Buffalo Combo
A drum dyed, full grain steerhide that is oiled off and is sometimes called 'pull-up' leather. It is tumbled to tame the surface, and to acquire a natural hand and pebble. Buckskin is a traditional ball glove leather.
Available In: Baseball Pro-Line®
An old world tanning process is used in developing the unique, random dye pattern found in Walnut Crunch. Walnut is a full aniline leather, hand crunched and baled in the wet blue state with the creases stained darker, then vacuum dried, with a feel top added to provide tackiness when handled. The natural oils and waxes incorporated in finishing further highlight the character and feel.
Available In: Baseball Buffalo Combo | Baseball Classic Walnut
Softball Buckaroo | Softball Buckaroo Black | Softball Classic Walnut
Bloodline is full grain smooth aniline leather, vacuum dried, with a feel top added for a nice "hand" in a waxy tannage. Bloodline offers a rich, traditional appearance produced on heavy steers of the highest quality.
Available In: Baseball Bloodline | Baseball Bloodline Black
Sandstone is a full grain smooth aniline leather, noted for its light color, thereby demanding a cleaner selection at the tannery. It has a medium to firm feel for players looking for a stiffer glove.
Available In: Baseball Pro-Line®
Pound for pound, kangaroo is one of the toughest leathers in the world. Made from wild range kangaroo directly from Australia. While lighter in weight than typical cowhides, "roo" has a tensile strength 2 to 3 times greater than cowhide. While the appearance may show scratches as a result of the kangaroo's wild nature, this leather is ideal for the fingers of Nokona gloves.
Available In: Softball Buckaroo | Softball Buckaroo Black
