Leather vs microfibre

A frequently heard reason for using leather is that leather would last longer than a material like microfibre. In this context, some studies see leather as a waste product of the livestock industry. This would result in a lower environmental impact than a co-product: a product deliberately produced alongside the main product.

At Allshoes, we believe leather is a co-product and we choose to substitute leather for materials with less environmental impact in new products. The Life Cycle Assessments we have performed for our footwear provide us with insight into their impact and are leading for our choices in material.

* In our calculations, we calculate a carbon footprint of 12.7kg carbon emissions for the production of 1kg of leather and 8.5kg carbon emissions for the production of 1kg of microfibre.

For the current models still made of leather, we work with the Leather Working Group (LWG) seal of approval where possible. The LWG is committed to building a sustainable future with responsible leather.