Our shoes and accessories are made from a varied range of quality leather types. Please find the below listing to help differentiate the differences between each leather used.
Capretto Leather: Capretto leather is crafted from cowhide, undergoing a meticulous sanding process to achieve a flawlessly smooth, grain-free surface with a subtle semi-shine. It is known for its sleek and sophisticated appearance, often used in high-quality footwear.
Crinkle Leather: Crinkle leather is crafted from cowhide, and the "crinkle" is enhanced with a high shine finish. It is a type of leather that has undergone a process to create a distinct, textured, or "crinkled" surface. This aims to achieve a fashionable, worn in, or aged look that adds character and visual interest to the material.
Hi Shine Leather: Hi Shine leather, made from calfskin, undergoes a hot ironing process after tanning to achieve its signature high-gloss finish. This full-grain leather offers exceptional smoothness, adding a polished touch to both classic and modern designs.
Kid Suede: Kid suede is a goat leather that goes through a special tanning process, resulting in a fine, velvety napped finish. This leather is known for its softness and flexibility, providing enhanced comfort and a luxurious appearance.
Nappa Leather: Nappa leather is made from sheep hide and is renowned for its exceptionally soft, smooth texture. It offers a lightweight, luxurious feel, ideal for both casual and formal shoe styles. Regular conditioning helps maintain its softness and sheen.
Patent Leather: Patent leather is made from cowhide with a grain-free surface that is coated with a high-gloss lacquer, resulting in its signature shiny, reflective finish. This leather is durable, water-resistant, and adds a striking element to fashion footwear.
Phoenix Leather: Phoenix leather is a nubuck leather made from cowhide. It is characterized by a gently brushed and buffed surface that creates a velvety texture. This leather requires regular care with a nubuck brush and cleaners to maintain its appearance and protect it from moisture.
Pony Hair: Pony hair is derived from the hair side of cowhide and features a unique texture with its natural fur pattern. The hair is shaved and dyed to create distinct animal patterns, adding a bold, exotic touch to footwear. Regular brushing is recommended to keep the hair looking fresh and vibrant.
Printed Reptile Skin (Snake Leather): Printed reptile skin, such as snake, croc, and alligator prints, is cowhide that is embossed and painted to create a realistic texture and color resembling reptile skin. This leather combines durability with an exotic flair for both casual and formal styles.
Venice Leather: Venice leather is crafted from cowhide and undergoes a tumbling process in a large drum to achieve a softer, more pliable texture with a subtle "pebble" appearance. This enhances its tactile appeal and durability, making it suitable for various footwear styles.
Venezia: Venezia is a stretch polyurethane (PU) material designed to mimic the appearance of real leather. It offers a stylish and sophisticated look while providing the flexibility and comfort of a stretch material.
Vintage Leather: Vintage leather is cowhide that is tumbled to achieve an aged, worn-in appearance. After the shoe is crafted, it is burnished on a buffing wheel with chocolate wax cream, deepening the color and accentuating the leather's vintage charm.
Vintage Metal Leather: Vintage Metal leather is cowhide treated with a vintage-style metallic foil, giving it a distinctive, aged look with a unique sheen and texture. This leather adds a retro flair to footwear.
Please contact us at enquiries@tonybianco.com should you have any questions regarding any of our leather types.
