The culture of ancient Greece left many things to humanity. His advances in art, astronomy, politics, and philosophy are the foundation of our system of thought today. Among this knowledge there is one that we want to delve into today: the idea of ​​mimesis . Its literal translation is 'imitation' . Aristotle explained that in mimesis it is impossible to become something equivalent to the original . The essence of an object does not depend on its material state since it is only granted by nature .

For many years, leather was the favorite material for making footwear , bags and clothing. With the advent of industrialization , many manufacturers chose to switch from leather to synthetic material . This not only lowered costs, it also decreased the quality of the shoes and also took away their essence .

At Regina Romero we have been dedicated to producing 100% handmade leather footwear since 1984. Although there was a time when we were tempted to replace our materials with synthetic leather, our founder, Regina Calzada de Romero , refused. She knew all the benefits of using genuine leather and she wasn't about to sacrifice them.

With all this experience, we consider ourselves experts in identifying the best quality leather . We want you to be too. That is why in this article we share with you some of our best kept secrets to identify quality leather and leather. To achieve this, we must make use of three of our main senses: sight, touch and smell.

VIEW

When shopping for a leather product, the first thing you should do is look for imperfections like wrinkles and folds. Genuine leather is never perfect as it is a natural product. You should also check the grain of the leather , they are the little "pebbles" or pores that are spread throughout the shoes. These should not be too big or non-existent.

Another issue to note is the edges. On genuine leather footwear, the edges are implements . You will notice some fibers sticking out where the cut was made. This is a good thing! It is an indicator that you are dealing with a quality product. Further proof is that you will notice that, over time , the color of the leather goods improves .

TOUCH

Once you have examined the shoes with the previous points, you can continue with the elements of touch. The first thing you will notice is that 100% leather items are soft and supple , and over time they become even more supple as they mold to your feet like a glove. They also have greater elasticity and therefore will not hurt you.

Be sure to thoroughly study the grain. Touch the surface of the shoe and pay close attention to the reliefs . You can also press down on shoes to look for wrinkles or blemishes unique to a leather item.

SMELL

Last but not least, make sure you smell your product. Look for a natural, musty smell . That is the characteristic aroma of the skin. If you are interested in knowing more about what this particular aroma gives the skin, do not hesitate to read our blog “ The incomparable aroma of the skin ”. Remember that if you detect a chemical or plastic smell or no smell at all, you are most likely dealing with a synthetic product .

These steps can help you differentiate a product made with quality leather from one that tries to imitate the original.

It is not enough that the raw material is excellent , it must be treated with great care and dedication to get the most out of it. As an interesting fact, the leather that is tanned with aniline is the best in all aspects. This type of leather lasts for many years , if not a lifetime, maintaining its color and improving its texture, with proper care.

At Regina Romero we strive to meet all these qualities to provide you with quality shoes that maintain their characteristic essence .

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