{"id":55477,"date":"2026-02-06T12:49:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belanto.riza-store.com\/?p=55477"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:49:15","slug":"%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%81-%d8%aa%d8%b6%d9%85%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%a3%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d8%b0%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%af%d9%88%d9%8a-%d9%85%d8%b5%d9%86%d9%88%d8%b9-%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belanto.riza-store.com\/en\/%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%81-%d8%aa%d8%b6%d9%85%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%a3%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d8%b0%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%af%d9%88%d9%8a-%d9%85%d8%b5%d9%86%d9%88%d8%b9-%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%af\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make sure a handmade shoe is made of 100% genuine leather?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes we buy a shoe thinking it's genuine leather, but it turns out to be lower-quality synthetic leather. And the difference between the two is huge... in comfort, in lifespan, and in looks.
And since handmade leather shoes are considered a long-term investment, you must make sure they're truly made of 100% genuine leather<\/strong>.
In this article, we'll show you the most important signs and tests to help you easily tell genuine leather from synthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

1. Check the texture of the leather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Genuine leather has a distinctive feel from the very first touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genuine leather is:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Warm
\u2714\ufe0f Flexible
\u2714\ufe0f Softly textured
\u2714\ufe0f Doesn't feel like plastic
\u2714\ufe0f With subtle grain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, synthetic leather:
\u274c Plastic-like texture
\u274c Cold
\u274c Too smooth compared to genuine leather<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pay attention to the pore pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Genuine leather has real, irregular pores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you look closely:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • You'll find the pores vary in size<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The grain lines are naturally clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The pattern isn't repeated or printed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Whereas in synthetic leather:
    \u274c The pores repeat
    \u274c In the same pattern
    \u274c Like an industrial print<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n\n\n\n

    3. The smell test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One of the most important secrets to identifying genuine leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Genuine leather:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u2714\ufe0f A subtle leather smell
    \u2714\ufe0f A warm, pleasant smell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Synthetic leather:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u274c A plastic smell
    \u274c Or strong chemicals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The test is simple but very effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n\n\n\n

    4. Check the leather's flexibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Genuine leather stretches slightly and returns to its shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The steps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Press with your finger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If the leather bent and returned to place with no mark \u2192 genuine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If a white line or crack appeared \u2192 synthetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      5. Pay attention to the edges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      A skilled craftsman cuts genuine leather with great precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Genuine leather at the edges:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      \u2714\ufe0f Its layers are clearly visible
      \u2714\ufe0f Looks natural
      \u2714\ufe0f Doesn't look plastic-like<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In contrast, synthetic leather:
      \u274c Plastic-like edges
      \u274c Unnaturally smooth texture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n\n\n\n

      6. Water absorption test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Genuine leather absorbs a small amount of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A quick test:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Place a very small drop of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • If the leather absorbs it slowly \u2192 genuine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • If it stays sliding on top of the leather \u2192 synthetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Do the test only on a small corner of the shoe.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n\n\n\n

        7. The stitching reveals everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        In handmade shoes made of genuine leather, the stitching is always strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The signs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        \u2714\ufe0f Stitching with even stitches
        \u2714\ufe0f No loose thread
        \u2714\ufe0f Suited to the thickness of the leather<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In synthetic shoes, usually:
        \u274c The stitching is weak
        \u274c The lines aren't even
        \u274c The leather is too thin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n\n\n\n

        8. Price reveals... but not always<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Genuine leather is logically more expensive, but that doesn't mean every low price means synthetic.
        Still, if the price is \"too low\"...
        It's usually not genuine leather, no matter how nice the shoe looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n\n\n\n

        9. Presence of a stamp or authentication mark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Most workshops use a simple stamp indicating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • Type of leather<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The workshop's name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Handmade craftsmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Country of manufacture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          The presence of the stamp boosts your confidence that the leather is genuine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n\n\n\n

          10. Personal experience is the real test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The moment you put the shoe on... you'll feel the difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Genuine leather provides:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          \u2714\ufe0f Comfort
          \u2714\ufe0f Flexibility
          \u2714\ufe0f Warmth
          \u2714\ufe0f Ventilation
          \u2714\ufe0f A luxurious look<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          While synthetic causes:
          \u274c Unpleasant heat
          \u274c Friction
          \u274c Toe pain after a short time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n\n\n\n

          Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          You can confirm that a handmade shoe is made of 100% genuine leather when you pay attention to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u2714\ufe0f The texture
          \u2714\ufe0f The pores
          \u2714\ufe0f The smell
          \u2714\ufe0f The flexibility
          \u2714\ufe0f The edges
          \u2714\ufe0f Water absorption
          \u2714\ufe0f The stitching
          \u2714\ufe0f The stamp
          \u2714\ufe0f The real-world experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Genuine leather isn't just about looks... it's comfort and quality that stay with you for years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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