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Full-grain or veg leather styles: Clean with a soft damp cloth. To maintain, apply neutral leather cream and buff with a soft clean cloth. Some shoe care products may darken or discolor the leather. Be sure to test any products on a small area prior to applying to the entire shoe.

Most of the pieces used to outfit our models are vintage and/or sourced from designer collections. Visit Born Shoes' Get the Look section for in depth insight into the Børn look direct from Born Shoes' stylist.

The standard size run for Børn women’s shoes is 6M-10M, 11M (whole sizes only for sandals). Men’s standard size run is 8M-12M, 13M, 14M (whole sizes only for sandals). Occasionally, extended or special sizes will be manufactured for specific styles.

Each pair is hand-crafted to create cushion and flexibility. In addition, our shoes are constructed with high quality outsoles, usually made of rubber or polyurethane. These materials are light-weight and have shock-absorbing properties. Lastly, each pair of Børn shoes has added layers of padding throughout the footbed and is constructed with high-quality sock linings that surround the foot in comfort.

Børn uses the highest quality leathers, suede, nubuck and other materials sourced from vendors throughout the world. Our leathers are finished to give a particular look. Many of these techniques are hand finished, therefore look variations are normal and evidence of the uniqueness of every pair.

Because Børn shoes are constructed via a hand-crafted technique, the entire shoe is held together primarily through stitch work. Attempting to remove or replace the sole will disrupt the overall integrity of the shoe construction. Additionally, prolonged exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions will affect the composition of the outsole and they may be prone to splitting after prolonged use and wear.

Veg leather is tanned using tannin and other ingredients found in vegetable matter, such as tree bark prepared in bark mills and other similar sources. In some instances chemicals are used to modify the color of the leather.

Born Shoes uses real cowhide leather in the vast majority of our footwear; therefore Born Shoes' shoes are not vegan. Occasionally, Born Shoes will feature styles with fabric uppers, however, leather may be used in the lining of the shoe.

Børn shoes are not waterproof. The hand-crafted techniques create small holes in the outsole of the shoe where the upper is stitched to the outsole. It is not suggested wearing Børn shoes in conditions where the shoe will be submerged in water.

Each pair is hand-crafted to create cushion and flexibility. In addition, the shoes are constructed with high quality outsoles, usually made of rubber or polyurethane. These materials are light-weight and have shock-absorbing properties. Lastly, each pair of Børn shoes has added layers of padding throughout the footbed and is constructed with high-quality sock linings that surround the foot in comfort.

Veg leather is tanned using tannin and other ingredients found in vegetable matter, such as tree bark prepared in bark mills and other similar sources. In some instances chemicals are used to modify the color of the leather.