FLY London

A full-grain leather with a soft, milled texture. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

Cow leather with an antiqued, irregular metallic or coloured finish. Care: soft cloth.

A fine, tarnished, textured metallic leather made from goat skin — used for formal styles. Care: soft cloth.

A classic thick pull-up leather with a vintage feel (cow, not horse), typically used for bags, belts and boots. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

A Fly London classic: washed goat leather with a soft nubuck finish. Care: very soft suede brush.

Cow leather with a plain, classic, calf-like smooth finish. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

Usually nylon-covered, used for fit and flexibility rather than looks.

A non-woven wool textile, treated with heat and pressure into a dense material of varying thickness. Care: keep dry, brush gently.

Soft metallic leather with a small grain, made from small nappa skins. Care: soft cloth.

Cow leather with a contrasting colour on its flesh side, often left raw-edged to show off the contrast as a detail.

A natural, plant-based material used on espadrille soles, bindings and trims, usually in its natural colour. Care: never use water — brush gently or wipe with a soft cloth.

Calf leather with a glossy, smart finish for a sharper look. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

Leather with a metallic laminate film bonded to the surface, available in many metallic finishes. Care: soft cloth.

Meaning “washed” — usually washed mousse leather (though also available as washed suede), giving a textured, worn look. Care: soft cloth.

A natural, light veg-tanned leather with no added finish or colour. Darkens naturally with light and wear. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

A thick, heavy vegan leather with a mirrorfinish. Care: soft cloth.

A long-time Fly London classic: goat skin with a small-grained, formal finish. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

A very soft nappa with a patent finish — the patent surface is deliberately uneven, which is what gives it its softness. Care: slightly damp microfibre cloth.

A manmade, woven material from oil based fibres, available in many weights and textures. Care: slightly damp microfibre cloth.

Cow suede with a thick, oiled finish for extra weather resistance (not waterproof, but water-repellent). Care: very soft suede brush.

Not pony or dalmatian — cow skin with the fur kept on the hide, printed with a spotted pattern. Care: very soft suede brush.

Woven cotton fabric that’s been previously used, offering added sustainability value.

A very soft nappa leather. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

Another Fly London classic: a veg-tanned pull-up leather, usually lined. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

Veg-tan leather with a natural back and dyed surface, finished with an aged look — works beautifully on raw edges and butt seams. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

A fine, soft suede. Care: very soft suede brush.

Any material — leather or manmade — with the ability to stretch, usually used in the shaft of boots. Care: soft cloth or gentle brush.

Leather with the grain removed, leaving the soft, fleshy underside exposed. Care: suede brush.

A full-grain cow leather with a smooth finish. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

Any leather tanned using vegetables rather than chemicals (see Veg-Tanned). Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

A fine, soft nappa. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.

Leather with a small snake-print pattern (not real snake). Care: soft cloth or gentle brush.

Milled leather with a large pebbled grain and a very soft handle. Double-faced, and can be used unlined thanks to its thickness. Care: soft cloth; leather conditioner if needed.