We thought you might find this interesting. The Joh. Rendenbach Jr. Tannery has been producing oak bark sole leather since 1871.

So what is it exactly?
It’s leather tanned using the classical oak-bark method, obviously. A naturally pure tanning method taking place in old, three-meter deep oak lined pits. This method uses exclusively vegetable tanning agents in the form of barks and fruits. The process normally lasts between nine and twelve months, depending on the hide thickness. The leather is tanned without mechanical movement, without raising temperatures and without adding chemical catalysts.

Besides other advantages, this proves to be very lightweight due to the long tanning duration ensuring that the hide absorbs only the amount of tanning agent absolutely necessary. Oak-bark tanned leather possesses unique properties: it is extremely hard wearing, tough, as well as flexible, making a comfortable sole of outstanding solidity, standing out through its appealing surface and a warm woody color. Oak-bark tanned sole leather is also:

– Highly water-repellent
– Especially breathable
– Absorbs perspiration
– Deodorant and antiseptic
– Prevention against foot diseases
– Completely bio-degradable

Think about that next time you try on a pair of Edward Green’s or Gaziano & Girling’s.

Brava Mariangela Rossi for your article about Leffot in the July issue of 'Capital' the Italian lifestyle magazine which features articles on Business, Style, Travel, Sports and Entertainment. We are very pleased to be included. Grazie mille!

Brava Mariangela Rossi for your article about Leffot in the July issue of ‘Capital’ the Italian lifestyle magazine which features articles on Business, Style, Travel, Sports and Entertainment. We are very pleased to be included. Grazie mille!

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Does any shoe express summer more than the spectator? Perhaps a sandal, but for a classic clean look our pick is the two tones. Be it a loafer like the J.M. Weston Penny Loafer or Church's Wingtip the Sidford these shoes have summer written all over them.

Does any shoe express summer more than the spectator? Perhaps a sandal, but for a classic clean look our pick is the two tones. Be it a loafer like the J.M. Weston Penny Loafer or Church’s Wingtip the Sidford these shoes have summer written all over them.

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It occurred to us that many of you have not yet had the opportunity to visit Leffot. We would like to share with you some images of the shop that will hopefully convey the concept and sense of style we tried to create. We were very fortunate to collaborate with the architectural team of Yen Ha, and Michi Yanagishita of Front Studio. From our first meeting Yen and Michi understood what we had in mind. They were great to work with and where recently featured in The Architects Newspaper in an article about Leffot Open>Boutique.

Being in the West Village of Manhattan afforded us the freedom to create a non-traditional shoe store. The concept of the store is a dinning room. The custom made 14 foot ash table produced for us by Hudson Furniture is the perfect setting to offer our main course of fine footwear. The light fixture over the table is of great interest to many people. It was designed by Brand van Egmond and was produced in the Netherlands.

It occurred to us that many of you have not yet had the opportunity to visit Leffot. We would like to share with you some images of the shop that will hopefully convey the concept and sense of style we tried to create. We were very fortunate to collaborate with the architectural team of Yen Ha, and Michi Yanagishitaof Front Studio. From our first meeting Yen and Michi understood what we had in mind. They were great to work with and where recently featured in The Architects Newspaper in an article about Leffot Open>Boutique.

Being in the West Village of Manhattan afforded us the freedom to create a non-traditional shoe store. The concept of the store is a dinning room. The custom made 14 foot ash table produced for us by Hudson Furniture is the perfect setting to offer our main course of fine footwear. The light fixture over the table is of great interest to many people. It was designed by and was produced in the Netherlands.

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There is so much more that we could say about the store, and we will write more in future posts i.e. wallpaper, chairs, our crest……

Color photography by James Ewing.

Greg came to NY on business and had a bit of time for some shoe shopping. His friend recommended he stop by Leffot and check out the selection. He was very impressed with this pair of Aubercy 1016. He said they felt "incredibly light and comfortable". He also really liked the fact that he was purchasing the very first pair sold in the U.S. which you have to admit is pretty cool.

They really fit, and looked great on him. He plans to wear them mostly for business but they work great with a pair of jeans and a blazer for a casual and chic look. His friends back home will definitely be jealous.

Thanks Greg, come by and visit us whenever you're in New York.

Leffot is very pleased to be the exclusive seller of Aubercy footwear in the United States. Known for their stylish French flair, Aubercy employs Italian workers and combines English qualities to create a unique view of the shoe. Aubercy is a 4th generation family owned business that takes great pride and care in the design, production, and quality of their shoes. No detail is to small and all must be attended to. The passion felt by the Aubercy family to make the best shoes possible is evident from the moment you enter their shop on rue Vivienne.

It is a great pleasure for us to offer the Aubercy line and to have formed a kind collaboration with Mr Xavier Aubery .

Aubercy "now available" exclusively at Leffot.

Please contact us for price and size information. Click any image to see a larger view.

Mars: Seam Toe Loafer, Antique Maple

Reverso: Cap Toe Oxford, Burgundy Calf

1016: Medallion Toe Oxford, Black Calf

Falean: 3 Eyelette Derby, Brown Grain Calf with Brown Suede Inset

Malaury: Saddle Derby, Black Calf with Grey Saddle

Laslo: U Throat Oxford, Butterscotch Calf with Grain Inset

1018: Wholecut Oxford with Hand Punching, Black Calf

Morgan: Cap Toe Leather/Swede Boot, Polo Calf & Suede

I am quite excited as are many of the clients that have visited Leffot about the incredible Oak Bark sole that Tony Gaziano & Dean Girling have developed for their bench made collection. I know of no other RTW shoe that offers such a beautifully beveled waist.

This is the type of sole you would expect to find on a bespoke made shoe. The result is a tight waist that looks incredibly trim and elegant and a shoe that fits like a glove.

Shown here the Gaziano & Girling Mitchell in Black Calf on the TG73 Last.

I am quite excited as are many of the clients that have visited Leffot about the incredible Oak Bark sole that Tony Gaziano & Dean Girling have developed for their bench made collection. I know of no other RTW shoe that offers such a beautifully beveled waist.

This is the type of sole you would expect to find on a bespoke made shoe. The result is a tight waist that looks incredibly trim and elegant and a shoe that fits like a glove.

Shown here the Gaziano & Girling Mitchell in Black Calf on the TG73 Last.

On Wednesday I was visited by Simon Crompton, who in addition to being the Editor of IFLR Magazine writes for mensflair.com and has a style blog permanentstyle.blogspot.com. He was visiting from London and came in to see the store.

We had a very nice conversation and he was very taken by a pair of the Wilfrid's by Corthay.

He really enjoyed his visit and promised to write an article about the store which he so kindly did. You can find it at mensflair.com

Cheers Simon, I hope to see you next time you're in New York....

I like suede, its comfortable, rich looking, and easy to maintain. It's also very tactile. Take for example my Gaziano & Girling Derwent's on the MH71 last with crepe soles, they're one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I own (and I own a few pairs of shoes).

I find it interesting that more people pickup, touch, admire or just plain pet the suede shoes at Leffot than any others hmmmm....... Suede is season-less, it looks just as great in spring and summer as it does in fall and winter and isn't it all about texture and color anyway?

On Wednesday I was visited by Simon Crompton, who in addition to being the Editor of IFLR Magazine writes for mensflair.com and has a style blog permanentstyle.blogspot.com. He was visiting from London and came in to see the store.

We had a very nice conversation and he was very taken by a pair of the Wilfrid’s by Corthay.

He really enjoyed his visit and promised to write an article about the store which he so kindly did. You can find it at mensflair.com

Cheers Simon, I hope to see you next time your in New York….

I like suede, its comfortable, rich looking, and easy to maintain. It’s also very tactile. Take for example my Gaziano & Girling Derwent’s on the MH71 last with crepe soles, they’re one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I own (and I own a few pairs of shoes).

I find it interesting that more people pickup, touch, admire or just plain pet the suede shoes at Leffot than any others hmmmm……. Suede is season-less, it looks just as great in spring and summer as it does in fall and winter and isn’t it all about texture and color anyway?

You won't find it in the current Edward Green catalog, but you will find it here. The "Perth" is a beautiful derby with hand punching on the saddle.

You won’t find it in the current Edward Green catalog, but you will find it here. The “Perth” is a beautiful derby with hand punching on the saddle.

Shown on the 82 last in Burnt Pine with heavy antiquing on the toe.