Leather Options

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[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”cgitehhg8u” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Calf suede refers to the outer part of the calfskin leather – the outside of the skin where the hair grows. That’s the opposite of suede. Rather it’s the inside of the calf.  Calf suede is our regular calf suede used in…

[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”6ccmpfj2v9″ data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Nubuck  is a calf skin leather that’s been sanded or buffed on the grain side to produce a velvet-like surface. Nubuck does not require waxing to maintain the original appearance, it’s kept by brushing using the nap to maintain that look. The…

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[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”ohcxgbhkjq” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Painted pebble grain is full grain leather embossed with marks such as pebbles. Because the embossing is artificial – done after tanning, the grains appear in a uniform manner as compared to [/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row]

[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”4jine2d9p9″ data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Crust calf leather (painted calf) enables artisans to hand paint the pieces with special creams and brushes. The look is very artisanal. Its source is CONCERIA NUOVA ANTILOPE from Italy (same crust material used by Santoni, Berlutti, Andres Sendra, among many others)…

[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”i66inifxk” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Box calf is a full grain leather in its most natural state, without additional treatment after tanning. Note that this type of leather will appear a little dull (until polished). The box calf is the regular calf leather used on men’s shoes…

[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”ebsbrfhgbc” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Polished calf refers to rectified calf grain. This eliminates any skin imperfections for a much smoother and shiny finish. Unlike the regular full grain leather that comes with a dull finish, the look of the Polished calf is not as natural as…

[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”kdmfb0l8mp” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Pebble grain is similar to full grain except that its grains are different. The grains are round-looking like small pebbles. It’s also pressed or embossed in order to create a textured grain pattern in the leather. Pebble grain leather is regarded as…

[cmsmasters_row data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_shortcode_id=”9n5wbjp3d8″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Full grain refers to the highest quality of leather and the leather of choice for all of our leather shoes. Our full grain leather is made from calfskin sourced from Northwestern Spain, Germany and Italy. The regular full grain leathers should display…