Shark skin straps....waterproof? or, just "more durable"?

[Cru Jones]

okay, silly question i suppose, but, hey, whaddya going to do?

are shark skin straps considered waterproof? as in, you can take them swimming (even in salty water) no problem, or, is that something to avoid?

thanks......

[ocwatching]

I asked Dirk about his "sharkies" and he responded that they are not really made for water. Maybe a bit more durable but the lined leather will determine its life.

I love them on a vintage feel piece..

[Cru Jones]

thanks....yes, i wasn't thinking of the leather underneath.

[Chaos]

I guess the only ones real waterproof are the shell cordovans, made form horse hides

best