THE PENNY. BB APPLE. LEOPARD HAIR ON LAKE. APPLE MASK. UNDYED THREAD. 2CM

Character: This leather is a beautifully luxurious hair on cow leather meticulously dyed and tanned in Italy.  It is soft, spongy, thick, and cozy.  For shoes, the leather contracts quite a bit once the last is removed, so a very snug initial fit is recommended to allow it to stretch well.  Hair on leather is not what is considered "Fur".  It is cow leather where the hair is not removed (as in typical leathers).

Hair on leathers are print dyed on the surface of the hair, so edges where the hair has been cut can have variation in the look of the print.

Care: It is best to use a suede brush or a damp cloth.

This leather is sourced from a family run company in Barcelona. All of their leather is tanned within Europe, using European steer.  This particular one is tanned in Italy with strict European standards by one of the premiere tanneries specializing in hair on cow leathers.

There are inherent variations in natural leathers, handmade manufacturing, and local sourcing.  Color and texture variations can vary within the same hide.  Different monitors can also display colors differently.  You may indicate any preferences in tone or texture in the Notes to Shoemaker section if you are looking for something specific so we can do our best to accomodate.

For our other leathers, check out our Current Leather offerings here

Character: This is veg tan cow leather made especially for us.  Like a favorite sweatshirt, this leather is thick and supple with a smooth surface.

Care: We suggest saddle soap for cleaning and a cream based leather conditioner from a local cobbler is best to keep leather strong.  Make sure to test a small area first.

Provenance: This leather is from a tannery in the northern Pamplona region of Spain.  The hides are sourced from just 5 hours away in Asturias to minimize salt and water usage.  The tannery is fully audited and Gold Rated against LWG standards.

The tannin solution used is formulated in Germany by OlivenLeder, olive leaf waste from European olive oil industry.  The tannin is metal free and synthetic/crude-oil free, 100% biobased content.  Dermatest rated Excellent, CradletoCradle certified Gold, and Platinum rating for Material Health.

There are inherent variations in natural leathers, handmade manufacturing, and local sourcing.  Color and texture variations can vary within the same hide.  Different monitors can also display colors differently.  You may indicate any preferences in tone or texture in the Notes to Shoemaker section if you are looking for something specific so we can do our best to accomodate.

For our other leathers, check out our Current Leather offerings here