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.
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 adde…
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.
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.
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.