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Leather is a “living thing,” and every part has its own “character”: the right part of the hide for the right job

Leather keeps the animal's natural form: a cowhide is firmest at the back and softest at the belly. Even split evenly in tanning, its strength varies by part.

High-quality, affordable leather shoes that satisfy grown-ups, too

HARUTA shoes are known for cemented construction, used since its early days, bonding upper to sole to make shoes efficiently at lower cost.

A connoisseur's checkpoints ②: The color of leather

Amano Hokoku, a leather wholesaler founded in the Meiji era, pursues “original leather found nowhere else.” Its keyword today is an “antique feel.”

Checkpoints for judging leather 1: thickness

Leather Craft Phoenix began as a dealer in thick sole leather for shoes, and still stocks a wide range of thick vegetable-tanned leathers and bends.

From hide to leather: the tanning process

Hides become leather through tanning, which bonds tanning agents to the collagen fibers of the skin. Most rawhides are imported, but Japan has many tanneries.

Loved by many men: the long-established maker that has sustained Japan’s leather shoe culture

Over its long history, REGAL has adapted to changing Japanese feet and lifestyles while staying true to quality. Leather shoes remain the brand’s backbone.

Leather is more than cowhide: a sample book of leathers

Leather is more than cowhide. Around the world it is made from many animals, each with its own character and uses. Here is a sample book of the main types.

Five things to know about women's shoes

Sex and the City had Sarah Jessica Parker say, “Heels feel good. The higher, the better.” Heels captivate women worldwide, but as everyday shoes…

Cherished leather deserves to be raised with love

Leather is a material for self-expression