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Leather obtained from the skin of animals is used in making a lot of stuff. The purses, jackets, shoes and other items made from leather are very unique and expensive. This is because things made from leather are strong and durable and that’s why you have to pay a premium for durable things. Leather for the upper part of shoes and boots has been quite common for a long time.

Leather shoes were used even six thousand years ago. But the popularity of these shoes is constant. Different types of leather are available in the market these days. There is a lot of innovation in the ways of processing leather materials. Leather is generally obtained from the skin of animals. The animal skin goes through different type of processing before being used for making shoes.

Generally, the skin of cow, sheep etc is used to make different types of leather shoes. But there are also some other sources of obtaining leather. Leather obtained from the skins of reptiles, lizards etc are all used in shoe industry. The leather obtained from the skin of these animals is often of very good quality. However, such leather is very expensive as well.

You will also find shoes that are made from camel skin. The skin of wild camels has some unique scars. The uniqueness lies in the natural healing of these scars. This leather is commonly used in the making of solid dress shoes for men.

Another special variety of leather is the sheepskin leather. The leather is loose fibred and used mainly for making slippers. The most common use of this leather is in the making of shoes for winter season.

The premium French veal calf leather has its unique identity in the shoe making industry. Even though the calves used in obtaining this leather are very young, the leather itself is very strong. This variety of leather is used to makes shoes for both men and women. This leather is used in dress shoes and other formal shoes for men and women.

Young water buffalos are also a great source of leather that has popular use in casual as well formal footwear for both men and women. Generally, this leather has a grain pattern. The skin of older buffalos is also very good source for this type of leather.

Finally, we have a strong leather variety that is obtained from the skin of an adult cow. This type of leather gives strength to the shoes. Cow's skin leather is very thick and hard. Different layers of this leather can be used to make shoes.

So, you know the sources of leather for your beautiful leather shoes. Now, you will be able to appreciate the leather quality.




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