Leather is by far the most prominent material in the Travelin’ collection. Smooth, grainy, soft or waxed, leather is endlessly versatile. So what exactly can you expect when buying a pair of genuine leather shoes?

In this tutorial we will teach you what to look for when buying leather shoes, and how different types of leather may show different irregularities. It’s important to note that we choose to work with genuine leather because, not in spite of its imperfections! We love the rugged and natural look these grains, folds and spots give out shoes. It gives them character.