At Samuel Windsor we love leather shoes. If you share our passion and want to learn more, then browse our collection of leather shoe articles from ‘looking after leather shoes’ to an interesting ‘history of shoes infographic’.
Vegetable tanned leather ready to be crafted.
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Have you ever wondered why one pair of shoes lasts and lasts, while another falls to pieces as soon as it’s introduced to the first seriously wet day of autumn? Clearly not all leather is created equal. But how do you tell the difference between quality shoe leather and its poor relation? The answer? It’s all about the tanning.
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Comfortable, breathable, long lasting and good looking – just some of the reasons why leather shoes never fade from fashion. But how, I hear you ask, do you prevent slippery soles from landing you on your backside the first time there’s rain or frost?
Here’s how to make sure you don’t turn turtle in bad weather – a plethora of ways to make leather soles less slippery, plus how to weatherproof and look after your shoes so they keep your feet dry and toasty for years to come.
Adhere to the dos and don’ts in this leather shoe care guide, and we promise you will enjoy your shoes more.
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