Discover the charm of vegetable tanned leather!

Timeless elegance and natural style meet in SHAPEN's new barefoot footwear collection, featuring shoes made from  vegetable tanned leather. If you're wondering  what exactly does the term mean and what are the benefits of vegetable tanned leather are, you've come to the right place.

What is vegetable tanned leather

Vegetable tanned leather is natural leather that is processed withouth any use of chemicals or surface treatment.  It’s very pleasant to the touch with it’s irregular texture and a characteristic natural colour.

It is only suitable for hand production. It is mainly used in various crafts, such as shoemaking, where this leather is characterised by its unique texture and aesthetics.

Advantages of vegetable tanned leather:

1. Natural fabric: it does not release any harmful chemicals into the environment.
2. Unique texture: the irregular surface textures and the characteristic colour of vegetable tanned leather give the footwear a unique look.
3. Comfort: this type of leather is soft and supple, ensuring a high level of wearing comfort.
4. Maintenance: it can be easily treated with shoe polish, which protects it from dirt and can also darken the leather, adding character to the footwear.
5. Uniqueness: each piece of footwear made from vegetable tanned leather is unique, as each leather has its own irregularities and characteristic features.

How to care for vegetable tanned leather?

For better protection and prolonging the life of vegetable tanned leather, it is recommended to use shoe grease. Using a soft brush, apply a thin layer of grease to clean leather to enhance the colour and protect from dirt.

At SHAPEN, we decided to use  vegetable tanned leather to make some of our newest barefoot shoe models such as LILY Natural, GAIA and CALLA. These models aren't just about fashion, they're also about the comfort and health of your feet.

So if you're looking for footwear that is not only stylish and elegant, but also natural and comfortable, models like LILY, GAIA and CALLA Natural are the perfect choice for you. Their unique design and use of  vegetable tanned leather ensure that your feet will not only be happy, but also beautifully clad in a piece of nature.

Be enchanted by the natural beauty of  vegetable tanned leather and treat your feet to the best care with shoes from SHAPEN.