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Leather

Leather is a material used in the production of several different types of footwear. Leather is made from the tanning process undergone on the hides and skins of animals. Cattle hide is most typically used to make leather. The tanning process converts the skin into a durable versatile material, which is then used for a variety of different things such as:

  • Shoes
  • Jackets
  • Purses
  • Furniture
  • Coats

In the shoe industry, leather is used to construct the uppers of shoes such as:

  • Heels
  • Close toed shoes
  • Athletic shoes
  • Sandals
  • Loafers
  • Men's dress shoes
  • Boots

Leather is a durable, scratch-resistant material that actually gains character with age. Character, meaning that the material will soften and dull as it gets old, giving it a very vintage look that is appealing to some. Leather is a high quality material used on many shoes for its durability and look.