13-01-13, 11:19 AM
Been learning a lot about a leather at the moment. The different types, animals, what part of the animal is used and how thick that leather is. Like Butts and shoulders being really thick and used on a saddle or Redwings etc LOL.
Looking at the shoes I have had and generalising, I'd say the vins were generally the more expensive because they appear to use real leather for the upper, sock, heel tab and stripes. It is thicker stuff too, like in the good old days. Then I'd say the 80s and the more luxury/35th SS1 and SS2. The 80s generally use synthetic for the sock, heel tab and stripes (unless they are felt or otherwise). SS1s and 2s vary, but I have seen some really thin leather layered up with synthetic stuff, making it soft and stretchy... but ultimately cheaper than quality leather.
All that said I am guessing and probably talking out of my butt (or a thick shoulder that has been split, sanded and pigmented) .
Looking at the shoes I have had and generalising, I'd say the vins were generally the more expensive because they appear to use real leather for the upper, sock, heel tab and stripes. It is thicker stuff too, like in the good old days. Then I'd say the 80s and the more luxury/35th SS1 and SS2. The 80s generally use synthetic for the sock, heel tab and stripes (unless they are felt or otherwise). SS1s and 2s vary, but I have seen some really thin leather layered up with synthetic stuff, making it soft and stretchy... but ultimately cheaper than quality leather.
All that said I am guessing and probably talking out of my butt (or a thick shoulder that has been split, sanded and pigmented) .