Different Types of Leather Used in Shoemaking

Leather is the material that is well-known in the entire world because of its class and elegance. Different types of leather are available in the markets. In which some of them are expensive that you cannot afford to buy it quickly. Many things are typically made leather-like coats, bags, shoes, and some specific furniture. Most of the time, the quantity of the leather that uses in flip flops is just a strap and rust of the remaining part is mostly consist of rubber. Not all types of leather are used to make shoes because some of the leather sheets are not thin and cannot use in shoe production. Moreover, for shoemaking only slim and beautiful leather sheets are required that cannot get with all animal skin leathers. Let’s have a look at the other available types that are available in the market.

Types of leather used in shoes:

If we talk about the preferable leather type for casual and formal shoes, what do you think, who will more, appropriate for that? It’s calfskin that is used explicitly in shoemaking. The reason of its preference is that calfskin has a quite thinner skin than the cow, the fibers are more tightly attached, and the ready sheet of the calfskin is perfect for any pair of the classic shoe.

Not only calfskin, but there are also many animals that produce exotic and unique leather for production.

1. The specific skin of a young goat called Kidskin.
2. The skin of Pig names Peccary.
3. Specific horse skin, Cordovan Shell
4. Caw skin typically named as Bovine leather

These are considering as the most common leather types that are usually used in shoemaking. These above leather are available easily in the markets, and their prices are also affordable as compare to other exotic leather types.

Different types of Animal Leather that are used explicitly in Shoes:

Now, we are going to enlist the animal’s name, who are typically involved in shoemaking and some of them are claimed as the most exotic leather of all times. Let’s have a look.

1. Crocodile
2. Buffalo
3. Alligators
4. Snake
5. Ostrich
6. Kangaroo
7. lizard
8. Elephant

There is an exceptional quality in reptiles, they require less care, and the leather of their skin is last for a long time.

Usage of leather in shoes:

All kinds of leather are used in the following places:

1. The outsole area of the shoe
2. Inside the sole of the shoe
3. The mainlining of the shoe
4. In some shoe, it also put on the heel
5. The front and upper area of the shoe

The leather is used on the shoe according to its designs. Men shoes are 90% consist of leather and the other 10% is consist of other material.

The most expensive and demanding leathers:

1. Exotic Leather:

Few animal skins are used to make exotic products, especially when it comes to shoe-making, the options are few. The demand for exotic leathers are increasing day by day, and now, they become more popular and famous because of the specific type and animal skin. The high-quality leather of the animal is named by the following:

1. Crocodile
2. Snake
3. Shark
4. Ostrich etc
5. Eel lizard

Alligator and crocodile leather are the most expensive leathers in the world. The demand for their shoe is even more than any other product. Some marine animals are also giving us exotic leathers, but all of above is a shark. But there are also some animals that are used to make shoes like a stingray. The list is still growing. The factor of the likeness is the natural pattern of this shoe. Original and beautiful designs increase the demand for these shoes.

2. Artificial or synthetic Leathers:

Synthetic leathers are also taken place in the market, and they are grabbing their place in the field of leather. The main objective of this type of leather is to produce a copy of the original leather piece and transformed into the replica of the unique brand. As the price of the original shoe is quite high but these synthetic leather shoes are giving an option to purchase them at an affordable price. Another reason for making the synthetic leather are the people who want to buy exotic products, but they are against the killing of animals, so, these leather products are also a piece of relief for them.

Vegan leather:  

It’s another and a new type of synthetic leather, but the softness and quality of vegan leather are far better than the old one. This leather is more preferable for shoe producers because of the flexibility of this leather are according to the shoemaking. The main benefit of this leather is that as the leather gets old, it will become more suitable for your feet. You will feel so comfortable while wearing these shoes.

Other unknown types of leather:

There are many types of leather that people even don’t know about it. The reason is the original exotic leather lover wills well-aware of these options. Let’s check these fantastic leather types:

• Rough out
• Veg-tanned
• Suede
• Chamois
• pull up
• Scotch grain,
• Calfskin
• Shell cordovan
• Patent leather

These leathers are also used in many well-known shoe brands. Some of them are exotic and use worldwide.

Conclusion:

Leather is used since the man becomes civilized; from that time leather is used in different ways. The ancient people use to wear animal skin to keep safe from hot and fresh and as time passes, the necessarily become trend. Now, leather wears are quite expensive than any other materials. The shoemakers are also using this exotic leather for, but the synthetic leather also handles widely. The importance of leather is increasing day by day, and the demand is also.

Long story short, the original and synthetic leather are both necessary for complete the demand of exotic brand and others.