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The paidal studio comes to you. We are constantly on the look out for high quality leathers in interesting finishes. We have curated a set of leathers that pair perfectly with our styles. Start customising your paidals by choosing a leather.
EMBOSSED - Leathers with raised textures
Natural leather is embossed by a metal plate under high pressure resulting in all manner of textures. We love the tactile and visual effects of embossed leathers.
BLACK SNAKE
Veg tan leather embossed in a snakeskin pattern then dyed and finished with a transparent foil.
BEIGE SNAKE
Veg tan leather embossed in a snakeskin pattern then dyed and finished with a transparent foil.
BROWN SNAKE
Veg tan leather embossed in a snakeskin pattern then dyed and finished with a transparent foil.
NAPLAK - Like patent leather but softer and crinkled
Naplak is a special variant of patent leather – soft and crinkled -the leather is finished in a dust free environment. For extra texture and durability the leather is also tumbled to create distinctive Naplac creases.
BLACK
Soft leather with a shiny black surface and distinctive naplak creases that elevate the texture and feel.
WINE
Soft leather with a shiny surface in wine and distinctive naplak creases that elevate the texture and feel.
METALLICS - Laminated leathers with shimmery surfaces
Metallic leathers come in a wide variety of finishes that offer everything from a subtle shine to a bright reflection.
SILVER FOIL
This foiled leather has a reflective silver surface broken by soft creases that add interest to its texture.
SILVER FLOWER
This is a sheep leather in ecru with printed with a pattern of silver metallic flowers.
LIGHT GOLD
This metallic leather in goat has a soft shine and dainty reflection is a light white-gold finish.
VINTAGE GOLD
Made on a goat suede in tan brown, this is a unique metallic leather with a rub off finish that give the leather its vintage creases.
WEAVES - Hand woven leather
Thin strips of goat veg tan leather are woven together to produce various types of weave patterns.
BRONZE 4
Goat veg tan leather in bronze with 4mm strands woven into a plain and tight weave.
PINK 6
Goat veg tan leather in pink with 6mm strands woven into a plain and tight weave.
YELLOW 6
Goat veg tan leather in yellow with 6mm strands woven into a plain and tight weave.
JEANS 6
Goat veg tan leather in jeans with 6mm strands woven into a plain and tight weave.
PONY HAIR - Leather with hair on the hide
Made from cow or sheep hide by preserving the hair on the hide and shaving it down for a sleek finish. This leather is dyed or printed with abstract patterns to show off its glossy surface and unique texture.
BLACK BOVINE
Pony hair leather made from cow hide by preserving the hair on the hide, dyed in an abstract bovine pattern in black with an ecru base.
BROWN BOVINE
Pony hair leather made from cow hide by preserving the hair on the hide, dyed in an abstract bovine pattern in brown with an ecru base.
BLACK SPOTTED
Pony hair leather made from cow hide by preserving the hair on the hide, dyed in an abstract spot pattern in black with an ecru base.
LEOPARD
Pony hair leather made from cow hide by preserving the hair on the hide, dyed in a leopard print pattern in brown.
SUEDE - Napped flesh (inner) side leather with a velvety texture
Suede is a napped leather made from the flesh side of the hide by buffing it to raise the fibers that give it a velvety finish and soft feel.
MILLED - Leather with a soft feel and natural grain
Milling or tumbling is a finishing technique in which tanned leather is tumbled in a drum. This softens the leather and enhances its natural grain.
WAXED & OILED - Waxy finishes give a deep rich colour and subtle shine with some water resistance
This section holds a variety of leathers with waxed or oiled finishes. These leathers are fished with wax or oil to create a soft pliable feel with a natural shine and some water resistance. These leathers age beautifully and develop a patina over time.
COGNAC
Sheep leather in a rich cognac brown with deep and warm red undertones that is waxed and milled to give a soft pebbled texture and a natural shine when the leather catches light.
ESPRESSO
Goat waxy pull up leather in espresso, a very dark and cool, almost-black brown. A lighter wax coating than our cognac leather that gives it a subtler matte shine. Pull up leather stretches to reveal lighter tones.
CHESTNUT
Goat waxy pull up leather in chestnut, a warm dark brown with red undertones. With a similar finish to espresso, this leather also has a pull up texture and a subtler shine.
Explore the collection, paidals barefoot sacchetto collection expanded to include a rich brown and a solid black
Please note that we have attempted to provide accurate close-up images of the leather to show its texture and colour. Since leather is a natural material with variety seen even within each hide, despite our best efforts you may find that that the finished product does not exactly match the photos provided. We hope you enjoy wearing your paidals knowing that no two pairs are alike and never will be!