They protect against wet and cold weather while being breathable and durable. Leather is truly a versatile material. But ...

Before you start throwing conditioners and creams onto your newest Oxfords, it pays to understand what leather actually is. Leather is animal hide—usually cowhide—that has undergone a tanning process ...

Pedestrians walk across South Canal Street at West Jackson Boulevard in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. Their shoes are getting seriously messed up. Photo: Jose M Osorio / Chicago Tribune ...

As exciting as it is to step out in a new pair of shoes, it's always equally scary too. Because once you walk out that door, your shoes will never look as fresh and clean again. But what if they could ...