Leather for shoes and footwear
Natural grain and pull-up cowhide for uppers, Italian Nappa lambskin for linings, and pre-cut sheets for heel tabs and custom sneakers. In stock and shipped from New York.
Formats
Sizes at a glance
- Natural grain sideabout 20 sq ft (half side about 10)
- Pull-up sideabout 20 sq ft
- Italian Nappa lambskinabout 7–10 sq ft
- Pre-cut sheet8.5" × 11", about 0.65 sq ft
Lay your pattern out on these sizes to see how many pairs you'll get. Producing in volume? Ask about trade pricing.
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Uppers, linings and accents
Our best-selling line
Natural Grain
For uppers. Soft, with a natural pebble that's never corrected. Our best-selling line and our widest color range, sold as full sides or half sides.
1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz) · chrome tanned · full anilineFrom $129.99 a full side (~20 sq ft) · half sides from $79.99Shop natural grain →
Pull-Up
For uppers. Semi veg-tanned top grain with a waxy finish that lightens where it bends and builds a patina with wear.
1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz) · semi veg tanned · wax/oil finish$129.99–$139.99 a full side (~20 sq ft) · Tan, Black, Bourbon, Espresso, Olive, Red, TerracottaShop pull-up →
Italian Nappa Lambskin
For linings and sneaker liners. Thin and soft.
0.8–0.9 mm (2 oz) · chrome tanned · semi-aniline$74.99 a skin (~7–10 sq ft)Shop lambskin →
Pre-Cut Sheets
For heel tabs, overlays and custom sneakers when you only need a little. Cut from the same leathers we sell as sides.
8.5" × 11", 12" × 12" and 12" × 24", depending on the leatherFrom $10.99 a sheetShop pre-cut sheets →
Natural Grain
For uppers. Soft, with a natural pebble that's never corrected. Our best-selling line and our widest color range, sold as full sides or half sides.
1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz) · chrome tanned · full anilineFrom $129.99 a full side (~20 sq ft) · half sides from $79.99Shop natural grain →
Pull-Up
For uppers. Semi veg-tanned top grain with a waxy finish that lightens where it bends and builds a patina with wear.
1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz) · semi veg tanned · wax/oil finish$129.99–$139.99 a full side (~20 sq ft) · Tan, Black, Bourbon, Espresso, Olive, Red, TerracottaShop pull-up →
Italian Nappa Lambskin
For linings and sneaker liners. Thin and soft.
0.8–0.9 mm (2 oz) · chrome tanned · semi-aniline$74.99 a skin (~7–10 sq ft)Shop lambskin →
Pre-Cut Sheets
For heel tabs, overlays and custom sneakers when you only need a little. Cut from the same leathers we sell as sides.
8.5" × 11", 12" × 12" and 12" × 24", depending on the leatherFrom $10.99 a sheetShop pre-cut sheets →
Want to see the color and feel first? Order swatches before you commit to a run.
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What you are buying
- UppersNatural grain and pull-up cowhide, 1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz).
- LiningsItalian Nappa lambskin, 0.8–0.9 mm (2 oz).
- Same leatherOur pre-cut sheets come from the same leathers we sell as sides.
- ShippingIn stock and shipped from New York. Free shipping across the continental US.
Making footwear for a brand?Most of our footwear leather goes to brands and production. Ask about volume pricing at 200, 500 and 1,000 sq ft per color, and net terms for approved trade accounts.
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Before you order
Which leather should I use for uppers?
Natural grain or pull-up cowhide. Natural grain is soft with an uncorrected pebble and comes in our widest color range; pull-up has a waxy finish that lightens where it bends.
What do you have for linings?
Italian Nappa lambskin, 0.8–0.9 mm (2 oz). It's thin and soft, and customers use it for sneaker liners.
How much leather do I need?
It depends on the style and your pattern. A natural grain side is about 20 sq ft and a lambskin about 7–10 sq ft, so lay your pattern out on those sizes. For production runs, contact us for volume pricing.
Do you supply footwear brands?
Yes. Most of our footwear leather goes to brands and production. Volume pricing starts at 200 sq ft per color, with net terms for approved trade accounts.
Can I see the color before I order?
Yes. Order swatches of the leathers you're considering before you commit to a run.