FOOTWEAR LEATHER SUPPLY & GUIDANCE

Smerilli Design Manufacturing supplies and sources selected leathers for footwear designers, brands, manufacturers and product developers.

Footwear leather must be selected according to more than colour or appearance. Its thickness, structure, flexibility, finish and performance must be appropriate for the product, construction method and intended use.

Our team provides technical guidance throughout the material selection process, helping clients evaluate suitable options for footwear uppers, linings, panels, trims and components.

Whether you are developing an initial prototype, preparing a sample collection or sourcing leather for production, SDM can assist with material availability, selection and project-specific requirements.

Our materials may be suitable for:

Footwear uppers | Linings | Boots | Shoes | Sneakers | Sandals | Slippers | Panels and trims | Prototypes | Sample collections | Product development | Small and medium production runs

LEATHER SUPPLY

Selected leathers and materials for prototypes, sample collections and production requirements.

LEATHER SOURCING

Assistance in locating particular colours, finishes, thicknesses or specialist materials through available supplier collections.

MATERIAL SELECTION

Leather options considered according to the product, construction method, required structure, flexibility and intended use.

TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Practical recommendations based on footwear development, prototyping and manufacturing requirements.

Samples and swatches may be requested to evaluate colour, texture, thickness, finish, handfeel and suitability before confirming a larger material order.

Sample availability, size, cost and delivery arrangements depend on the selected material and current supplier availability.

Tell us about your footwear project, preferred material, colour, finish, estimated quantity and current development stage.