Material
Upper: Cow Leather,
Sock/Lining: Sheep Leather,
Heel: Abs With Leather Veneer,
Sole: Rubber, Buckle: Metal
Leather Is A Natural, Renewable Material Made From Animal Hides That Have Been Preserved And Softened Through A Tanning Process. We Select Our Leathers Based On Their Individual Properties And The Intended Application.
Leather Lasts A Long Time, Ages Well And Is Easy To Care For And Repair. Leather Will Develop Patina Over Time And Gets Better With Age. Buying A Well-Made Leather Product Can Be Considered An Investment That Supports Slow Fashion.
This Product Is Made From Leather Sourced From A Leather Working Group (Lwg) Audited And Rated Tannery. Lwg Aims To Improve The Environmental Impact Of The Leather Industry By Assessing And Certifying Leather Manufacturers. The Audit Protocol Covers Energy Use, Waste, Water Use And Chemicals, As Well As Traceability.
Chromium Vi Is Not Used In Any Tanning Processes For Our Leathers.
These Shoes Have Been Handmade In Agra, India By A Family-Owned And Operated Factory Gupta Overseas Pty Ltd. They Have Been In Business For Over 60 Years And Specialise In Making Shoes For The European Market. With A Commitment To Responsible Business Practices And A Culture Of Continuous Improvement, Gupta Has Implemented Some Outstanding Initiatives To Support Their Employees, Community And The Environment. This Includes The Installation Of Solar Panels On All Of Their Sites, To Support The Production Of Renewable Energy.
Each Design Is Tested At Elk Hq Where The Shoes Are Worn For A Period To Consider Comfort, Wear And Style. The Leather Upper Meets European Reach Standards For Chemical Safety.
Gupta Has Sa8000 Social Accountability Certification And As Members Of Sedex Undergo Annual Smeta Social Compliance Audits, To Ensure Safe And Ethical Work Practices.
Heel Height: 9.2Cm
Approximate Insole Length Measurements:
36: 23.6Cm
37: 24.2Cm
38: 24.9Cm
39: 25.6Cm
40: 26.3Cm
41: 27Cm
Approximate Tread Width Measurements:
36: 7.7Cm
37: 7.8Cm
38: 8Cm
39: 8.1Cm
40: 8.3Cm
41: 8.4Cm
These Leather Shoes Should Be Cleaned And Conditioned With A Neutral Cream Polish. Apply With A Soft Cloth And Rub Into Dry Or Scuffed Areas. Leather Is A Natural Material And Will Age With Wear. It Is Imperative That You Avoid Wetting Or Soaking These Shoes In Water As This Will Greatly Affect The Quality And Appearance.
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