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First of all, they're more durable than you'd think. Fear no rain, puddles, or snow drifts. They are water-resistant, and with a little care, can remain in good condition for many years.

We buy hides or pre-dyed leathers; (primarily cow hides, bull hides and pig skins, nothing exotic...) cut out the desired pieces; and sew the shoe together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These leathers are permanently colored and very durable. The only painted portion of our shoes is the toe box. The toe portion is painted before the shoe is assembled, while it is still flat. All paints are applied to unfinished leather, which is very porous, and literally sucks up the pigment. Although you can still scuff the toes, (like any shoe) the paint seeps down below the surface, and will not crack. We've sprayed every shoe with "Saddle Lac," which is a clear acrylic sealant used to protect the paint. When your shoes are new, the toe appears shiny due to this protective layer. Over time, this sheen will diminish and that's when polishing may help keep your shoes looking great. We recommend a clear leather polish, (like "saddle soap") but ordinary Pledge furniture polish works just fine too. Just spray it on the toe, and then wipe it off.

Many people comment on how lightweight our shoes are. For the most part, this can be attributed to the fact that we use synthetic rubber soling. We've chosen this material because it is bendable, cushy, and hard-wearing. Because we make every shoe from scratch, we are always available to re-sole, or make repairs.