Materials Used in Shoe Making

• Calfskin is the most widely used type of leather in shoes.

• Sheepskin is used in lining and slippers.

• Some men's and women's shoes are also produced from the skins of reptiles such as crocodiles, snakes and lizards.

• Cordovan, a muscle layer made from horse leather, is a heavy leather used in men's shoes.

• The type of shoes we call suede is also obtained by polishing the inside of the cow leather and leaving the outside hairy.

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