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Material

Guide

At Wilfred Frazer, we give paramount importance to the sourcing of the most crucial element for our high-quality English footwear – Leather.

A Material World

‘Leather’ is a comprehensive subject, one that Wilfred Frazer takes very seriously. In our perspective, the production of high-quality shoes is only achievable by utilizing and fully understanding superior materials. Leather presents itself in an almost limitless variety of types, and at Wilfred Frazer, we prioritize the use of the finest available, predominantly European Calf. Irrespective of the type of leather, all skins must meet our elevated expectations throughout the production process.

Below is a list of leather groups encompassing the majority of our shoes and boots featured in our collection today.

ANTIQUE CALF

Our Antique Calf shoes at Wilfred Frazer are crafted from an exclusive selection of small European calf skins, featuring an exceptionally fine grain. This leather undergoes aniline dyeing to bring out the full character, and each pair is meticulously hand-polished in our factory. It is the perfect leather choice for creating an elegant dress shoe.

FEATURED SHOE: Courtenay in Dark Brown Antique Calf

CALF / BURNISHED CALF

Our Burnished Calf leather shoes and boots at Wilfred Frazer are crafted from European calf skins sourced from the finest tanneries, offering a spectrum of rich aniline dyed colors. The robust tannage guarantees that this leather, if regularly polished, will endure for many years to come.

FEATURED SHOE: Lowndes in Dark Brown Burnished Calf

WAX CALF

Crafted from European calf skins with a soft tannage for additional comfort, our shoes at Wilfred Frazer with this leather feature a waxy finish. This lends itself perfectly to smart casual shoes and boots.

FEATURED SHOE: Chelsea 5 in Dark Brown Wax Calf

WOVEN CALF

Our Woven Calf leather is a speciality leather made by weaving strips of European calf in a linear crossover pattern. This leather requires fully backing and leather lining giving a distinctive look.

 

FEATURED SHOE: Lowndes in Dark Brown Burnished Calf

SIDE LEATHERS

These leathers at Wilfred Frazer have a heavier substance and are specifically designed for outdoor wear. The additional oils in the tannage provide them with a level of water resistance and enhance their overall durability. They are particularly well-suited for boots.

Leather Buying

AN INTERVIEW

Acquiring leather may seem like a straightforward process – make a call, place an order, and the leather arrives. However, at Wilfred Frazer, great importance is placed on procuring the most crucial element for our high-quality English footwear. The following article provides insights from the voice of experience, Mr. Steve Horne, shedding light on the encyclopedic topic of what a leather buyer does.

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