why leather:

Since the Paleolithic era, people have worn leather. Through the ages, humans have used animal skins to shield themselves from the elements in the form of a second skin. Without the shelter of animal hides, it is difficult to think how humans would have endured the bitter winter weather. The methods for preparing leather also advanced along with human civilization, and a growing number of applications for this remarkably adaptable material were discovered. Animals raised only for their hides account for fewer than 1% of the leather produced today. The four main animal species used to produce leather are cows (which account for 65% of production), sheep (15%), pigs (11%), and goats (9%). Leather is a byproduct of the meat business. Animal hides would need to be disposed of in a way that would hurt the environment if they weren't processed into leather.

Armenian cave housing artifacts from the fifth millennium BC had cowhide shoes with leather laces. For the manufacturing of footwear, leather is especially well-suited due to its properties. Most importantly, it breathes. It is light, robust, and elastic, and it can be cut and molded reasonably easily. The comfort and durability of leather shoes continue to make them attractive despite advancements in synthetic materials and the ensuing appeal of sports shoes. A huge variety of footwear, from the flimsiest of sandals to the heaviest of boots, is produced by the world's 52%-largest leather goods industry, which is dedicated to making shoes. Bonded leather or "genuine leather," which is used in less expensive products, is used in the production of more expensive goods. Although cowhide is the most popular type of leather for shoes, the fashion industry also uses more exotic leathers like ostrich or crocodile. Because it is comfortable and supple, suede is a common type of shoe leather. Despite being a harder and more durable leather, nubuck provides the same level of comfort.

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