Leather is an age-old material in the manufacturing of shoes and there is a reason for that; its sheer high-quality and protectiveness as a material. Ones feet are incredibly important, and R.M.Williams recognise this, which is why they incorporate the most comfortable materials into their boots, priding themselves on waiting for the best quality of leathers available.

What's more, R.M.Williams are one of the only footwear brands that use just one piece of leather for the uppers of their shoes. This allows them to create just one seam at the back of their shoes and reduces wearing properties of the shoe. For example, the boot will be much more waterproof with the one seam, and it reduces the risk of cracking, rubbing and friction.

However, over the years many other leathers have been discovered that offer similar and other unique properties to the traditional cowhide, and R.M.Williams have added a range of leathers to their boots. Evidently, those looking for a traditional, resistant leather, for a work boot for example, the cowhide leather continues to be the best in the business. However, for more fashionable dress boots, a boot of kangaroo leather offers a stylish finish to the boot.

R.M.Williams leathers are available in the following:
 

	Yearling Leather	a fine-grained leather obtained from cattle of about one years old. Yearling leather is a fantastic material for lightweight dress boots.
	Willow Leather	a heavier leather from the hide of a maturer animal, ideal for hard-wearing boots. Produced from chrome tanned oxhide.
	Greasy Kip Leather	used for its water resistant properties once impregnated with oils during the tanning process. This is another heavy chrome tanned leather.
	Suede Split Leather	makes a fantastic dress boot with its luxurious suede nap.
	Kangaroo Leather	a fine grained leather that is the strongest kind of leather in relation to its weight. Due to its fine grain, this leather is one that fits comfortably to the foot and when chrome tanned it polishes up to make exceptional riding boots or dress shoes.
	Kid Leather	an exceptionally durable leather that is made from chrome tanned goatskin; which has soft properties that allows the boot to fit to the wearers foot like a glove.
	Vesta Leather	this type of leather is treated with chemicals during manufacturing and provides the leather with water-repellent properties from a very hard-wearing cowhide.
	Waterproof Oiled (Sandstorm) Leather	used for those who need a hard-wearing boot this leather is full-grained, adapting to rugged terrains.