BÄR quality begins with the material – leather as the ideal, sustainable material for BÄR shoes
Is leather still a contemporary raw material today? You may be asking yourself this in view of the many alternatives and even vegan materials. We at BÄR say “yes”!
This striving for perfection, our high standards of quality and our love of the material make a BÄR shoe unique. We use only carefully selected hides and skins. Selected tanneries refine our cowhide and calfskin. We source leather from wild animals exclusively from experienced specialist tanneries. We know our suppliers personally and know that they also place the highest value on environmental and climate protection.
“Leather is a high-quality and durable material. What many people do not know is that leather is a by-product of the meat industry and is therefore part of the upcycling process. No animal has to die for one of our shoes or belts,” says Christof Bär. “It would actually be reprehensible not to use the leather. There are countries where leather is burned and thus becomes waste. That is anything but sustainable. Leather has been unjustly criticized, because it is a highly durable and breathable material.”
At BÄR, the appreciation and longevity of the material and the product are absolutely our top priorities. We support our customers in preserving their shoes with the right, environmentally friendly care products, our 3-year warranty and our BÄR repair service. All shoes can be resoled and refurbished right down to the shoelaces, allowing them to embark on a second life.
To ensure that your favorite shoes last a long time, it is also important to care for the leather properly. You can find more information on caring for different types of leather here: • Smooth leather • Suede • Material mix Below, we have put together a collage of some popular nubuck and velour leather models that are ideally suited to the winter season and will bring you lasting enjoyment. BÄR quality begins with the material – leather as the ideal, sustainable material for BÄR shoes
