The leather types of handmade RŌSHI men's shoes
1. ROSHI: What is calfskin?
Calfskin is softer and finer than cowhide and has a smooth, even surface. It is often used for luxury and high-quality footwear, offering a combination of durability and elegance.
2. ROSHI: What is full grain leather?
Full grain leather is the highest quality leather. It is made from the top layer of the animal hide and retains all natural irregularities. It is extremely durable and develops a sophisticated patina over time.
3. RŌSHI: What is suede?
Suede, also known as velour leather or rough leather, has a soft, velvety surface that comes from the underside of the animal hide. The suede used by RŌSHI is hydrophobic, meaning it is water-resistant and easier to care for than untreated rough leather. However, it is still susceptible to stains and requires special care to maintain its quality.
4. RŌSHI: What is Pebblegrain leather?
Pebblegrain leather has a distinctive grained texture that makes it more resistant to scratches. It's ideal for everyday use and easy to care for.
5. ROSHI: What is nappa leather?
Nappa leather is a particularly soft and fine-grained leather, often made from calf or sheep leather. It feels supple and is often used for luxury products.
6. RŌSHI: What is boxcalf leather?
Boxcalf leather is a smooth, fine calfskin characterized by its even grain and high durability. It is often used for high-quality shoes.
7. RŌSHI: What is nubuck leather?
Nubuck leather is similar to suede, but has a finer, sanded surface derived from the top layer of the animal's hide. It's durable but requires a lot of maintenance.
8. RŌSHI: What is Cordovan Leather
Cordovan leather is a rare, particularly durable leather obtained from the subcutaneous skin of horses' backs. It is characterized by its characteristic luster, high durability, and a smooth, fine surface that develops a unique patina over time.
9. ROSHI: What is aniline leather?
Aniline leather is particularly high-quality and is treated only with transparent dyes, allowing the leather's natural grain to remain visible. It is very soft but more susceptible to stains and scratches.
10. RŌSHI: What is semi-aniline leather?
Semi-aniline leather has a light protective layer that makes it more resistant to stains and wear, while largely preserving the natural leather look.
11. ROSHI: What is chrome-tanned leather?
Chrome-tanned leather is tanned with chromium salts, which accelerates the process and gives the leather a soft, supple texture. At RŌSHI, we use high-quality, professionally chrome-tanned leather from traditional, experienced tanneries that operate in an environmentally friendly manner. Chrome-tanned leather is durable and long-lasting.
12. RŌSHI: What is chrome-free tanned leather?
- Vegetable tanned leather:
This leather is tanned with natural tanning agents such as bark and fruits, making it environmentally friendly and durable. It develops a characteristic patina over time.
- Synthetically tanned leather:
Synthetic tanning agents are used here. This leather is soft and skin-friendly, but may be less robust than vegetable-tanned leather.
All leather used for RŌSHI Mastercraft's handmade Made in Portugal men's shoes is of the highest quality and comes from well-known, renowned and certified tanneries in Europe.
