Patent Leather

Patent leather is easily recognizable to the touch as well as by its plasticized appearance. It also carries a characteristically high-gloss shine that is commonly found on women’s articles. Patent leather is produced by a applying a surface treatment to leather which fills its pores and provides a virtually impenetrable waterproof layer. To take care of your patent leather shoes, particular attention is paid to the shiny surface layer since it can become stiff and develop irreversible cracks and creases due to age and wear and tear. To protect your shoes against these alterations, it is important to clean and soften the leather’s surface on a regular basis.