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It’s structurally inefficient by modern logistics standards, which is precisely why it produces things that mass production can’t replicate."}],"grain_directed_leather_cutting":[{"url":"https://saddlebackleather.com/quality-italian-shoe-construction","quote":"They cut the leather according to their understanding of and concern for the natural stretch direction and orientation of the leather’s grain and fibers and according to the varied thickness on the same hide from one inch to another."},{"url":"https://saddlebackleather.com/quality-italian-shoe-construction","quote":"A knowledgeable leather cutter is the difference between a high high quality shoe and mediocrity."}],"cultural_obsession_with_perfection":[{"url":"https://saddlebackleather.com/quality-italian-shoe-construction","quote":"A friend of mine, who has been in the high quality footwwear industry for almost 40 years, told me that 100% of shoes that we'll get out of Italy will be perfectly built."}]},"entry_sources":{"specialist_workshop_network":["https://fashionweekonline.com/made-in-italy-still-means-something-heres-why-it-matters-more-than-ever"],"grain_directed_leather_cutting":["https://saddlebackleather.com/quality-italian-shoe-construction"],"cultural_obsession_with_perfection":["https://saddlebackleather.com/quality-italian-shoe-construction"]}},"faux_leather_lining_breathability":{"title":"Faux-leather lining vs. full leather in boots","entries":{"heel_padding":"A padded faux-leather footbed at the heel provides instant cushioning and shock absorption, a benefit that full-leather footbeds achieve only after a lengthy break-in period as they mold to the foot.","shaft_ventilation_cut":"The 15-inch circumference opening combined with a back pull loop promotes a natural chimney effect that moves air from the calf down to the foot, making the boot's climate largely a function of its silhouette rather than the lining's permeability.","abrasion_resistant_interior":"Faux-leather linings in this class are selected for their high resistance to wear and friction, which means the heel pocket and toe box are less likely to develop thin spots or tears from sock abrasion compared to some natural leather linings."},"entry_quotes":{"abrasion_resistant_interior":[{"url":"https://www.himfr.com/product-uuf8ng-1k4e9q-breathable-faux-leather-shoe-lining-pu-coated-sweat-absorbent.html","quote":"High resistance to wear and friction"}]},"entry_sources":{"abrasion_resistant_interior":["https://www.himfr.com/product-uuf8ng-1k4e9q-breathable-faux-leather-shoe-lining-pu-coated-sweat-absorbent.html"]}}}},"handle":"thin-belt-leather-riding-boots-exclusive-collection-from-italy-women-23497-26109","storefront_path":"/en/women-footwear/all-our-shoes/thin-belt-leather-riding-boots-exclusive-collection-from-italy-women--23497-26109","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/all-our-shoes/thin-belt-leather-riding-boots-exclusive-collection-from-italy-women--23497-26109"}}