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Are you having trouble imagining exactly what our leather colors look like? Now you can have a sample of our swatches mailed directly to you! You can select up to six colors below. Scroll down for descriptions of each leather type.

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The following list shows all of the current leather colors used in our workshop.

You will notice that our smooth, full grain leathers come in a variety of grades and styles. We have found some of these to work well on certain shoes, but not on others. For this reason, when you choose to custom design a shoe with smooth leather then you will only see the recommended leather types for that style.


NOVA Smooth Leathers (full grain)

NOVA
White

NOVA White Leather

NOVA
Black

NOVA Black Leather

NOVA
Slate

NOVA Slate Leather

NOVA
Clay

NOVA Clay Leather

NOVA
Chocolate

NOVA Chocolate Leather

NOVA
Cranberry

NOVA Cranberry Leather

NOVA
Red

NOVA Red Leather

NOVA
Flamingo

NOVA Flamingo Leather

NOVA
Orange

NOVA Orange Leather

NOVA
Yellow

NOVA Yellow Leather

NOVA
Grass Green

NOVA Grass Green Leather

NOVA
Peacock

NOVA Peacock Leather

NOVA
Turquoise

NOVA Turquoise Leather

NOVA
Cerulean

NOVA Cerulean Leather

NOVA
Lagoon

NOVA Lagoon Leather

NOVA
Navy

NOVA Navy Leather

NOVA
Purple

NOVA Purple Leather

Nova Leather Details...

Nova is a durable full grain leather that is slightly stiffer than our other smooth leather options. It is used for shoes that need the extra stiffness for proper support. This includes most of our shoes that are stitched directly to the sole, such as our Classics, Sandals, Ramblers and Merry Janes. Texture appearance looks the same as our Sublime and Vegetable Tanned leathers, though grain size can vary throughout every hide.


SUBLIME Smooth Leathers (full grain)

SUBLIME
Smoke

SUBLIME Smoke Leather

SUBLIME
Flint

SUBLIME Flint Leather

SUBLIME
Black

SUBLIME Black Leather

SUBLIME
Chocolate

SUBLIME Chocolate Leather

SUBLIME
Nutmeg

SUBLIME Nutmeg Leather

SUBLIME
Macadamia

SUBLIME Macadamia Leather

SUBLIME
Latte

SUBLIME Latte Leather

SUBLIME
Soft Mauve

SUBLIME Soft Mauve Leather

SUBLIME
Eggshell

SUBLIME Eggshell Leather

SUBLIME
Blaze

Sublime Blaze Leather

SUBLIME
Terracotta

Sublime Terracotta Leather

SUBLIME
Cider

Sublime Cider Leather

SUBLIME
Clementine

SUBLIME Clementine Leather

SUBLIME
Sunflower

SUBLIME Sunflower Leather

SUBLIME
Dijon

SUBLIME Dijon Leather

SUBLIME
Moss

Sublime Moss Leather

SUBLIME
Green Tea

SUBLIME Green Tea Leather

SUBLIME
Kiwi

SUBLIME Kiwi Leather

SUBLIME
Forest

SUBLIME Forest Leather

SUBLIME
Pacific

SUBLIME Pacific Leather

SUBLIME
Macaw

SUBLIME Macaw Leather

SUBLIME
Tahiti

SUBLIME Tahiti Leather

SUBLIME
Navy

SUBLIME Navy

SUBLIME
Frost

SUBLIME Frost

SUBLIME
Elderberry

SUBLIME Elderberry

SUBLIME
Rhubarb

SUBLIME Rhubarb

SUBLIME
Fuchsia

SUBLIME Fuchsia

SUBLIME
Tulip

SUBLIME Tulip Leather

SUBLIME
Black with
Glossy Black
Stars

SUBLIME Black Leather

Sublime Leather Details...

Sublime is a durable full grain leather that is slightly softer and more supple than Nova. We use this leather for our "turned" shoes (those that are made inside-out and then turned so the seams are on the inside) because the softer texture wraps around the foot well for a cozy fit. Used for our Roo moccasins, Dash RunAmocs and Primal RunAmocs. The texture of Sublime leather looks the same as our Nova and Vegetable Tanned leathers, though grain size can vary throughout every hide.


Specialty Smooth Leathers (full grain)

AGED
Black

SMOOTH Aged Black Leather

AGED
Walnut

SMOOTH Aged Walnut Leather

AGED
Whiskey

SMOOTH Aged Whiskey Leather

AGED
Parchment

SMOOTH Aged Parchment Leather

AGED
Acorn

SMOOTH Aged Acorn Leather

AGED
Oxblood

SMOOTH Aged Oxblood Leather

AGED
Rosewood

SMOOTH Aged Rosewood Leather

AGED
Driftwood

Aged Driftwood Leather

AGED
Eucalyptus

SMOOTH Aged Eucalyptus Leather

AGED
Cypress

SMOOTH Aged Cypress Leather

VEGETABLE TANNED
Black

VEGETABLE TANNED Black Leather

VEGETABLE TANNED
Shiitake

VEGETABLE TANNED Shiitake Leather

VEGETABLE TANNED
Grey Plum

VEGETABLE TANNED Grey Plum

SHINY
Platinum

SHINY Platinum Leather

SHINY
Pewter

SHINY Pewter Leather

SHINY
Pink

SHINY Pink Leather

SHINY
Lilac

SHINY Lilac Leather

SHINY
Gold

SHINY Gold Leather

SHINY
Aqua

SHINY Aqua Leather

OIL TANNED
Carob

OIL TANNED Carob Leather

OIL TANNED
Morel

OIL TANNED Morel Leather

OIL TANNED
Marlin

OIL TANNED Marlin Leather

OIL TANNED
Black

OIL TANNED Black Leather

OIL TANNED
Hydra

OIL TANNED Hydra Leather

DUBLIN
Black

Dublin Black Leather

DUBLIN
Hickory

Dublin Hickory Leather

DUBLIN
Currant

Dublin Currant Leather

CORK
Black & Gold

Patterned Cork

HIGHLINE
Black

Highline Black Leather

HIGHLINE
Espresso

Highline Espresso Leather

REFLECTIVE
RAINBOW

Reflective Rainbow

COLORADO
Roasted Chestnut

Roasted Chestnut

COLORADO
Stout

Stout

Specialty Leather Details...

AGED LEATHER: this soft leather has been distressed to give it a rustic look. It is used to make our Rogue shoes and select parts of our other custom shoes. Please note: aged leather peels easily when scuffed.

VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER: the only leather we import from Europe, due to it's highly sustainable properties. While all of our leather meets our sustainable standards (all of our leather is tanned without formaldehyde and colored with non-toxic food grade dye), this leather goes a step further with a purely vegetable-based tanning process using only grass-fed cows raised on controlled sustainable pastures in Germany's Bavarian Alps. Preferred by people with extreme chemical sensitivity. Due to it's high cost, there is an extra surcharge for use of vegetable-tanned leather in custom shoes. Texture appearance looks similar to Nova and Sublime leathers, though grain size can vary throughout every hide. Please note this "naked" leather is likely to show cosmetic flaws and stains easily, even with just water.

SHINY LEATHER: smooth leather dyed with a glossy finish to give a shiny reflective look. Available for most of our custom shoes that are made from either Nova or Sublime leather. Please note that shiny leather will dull with wear. Here's an example of Shiny Gold toddler moccasins worn for several weeks:

shiny-leather-wear

OIL TANNED: Oil tanned are full grain leathers used for Camino Sandals characterized by a vintage, distressed look embracing natural imperfections such as scars and scratches. The leather is not treated with a topcoat or protective layer as it is meant to develop a patina over time.

DUBLIN: Dublin is a thicker, denser top grain leather used for our Hawthorne Chukkas. Sometimes you will also see Dublin leather on other shoe styles in our clearance categories.

CORK: not actually leather, but a very thin fabric lined with actual cork, sometimes painted in decorative patterns. Due to its thin nature, this material is only available for Ballerine heels. Cork is not a standard option and may only be available through special limited edition releases.

REFLECTIVE RAINBOW: not actually leather, but a synthetic fabric. Night reflective for increased safety. Material is a dark gray in most daylight. In headlights or other bright lighting, material turns to a "reflective rainbow." This material is only available for custom Primal RunAmoc side stripes.

COLORADO: Colorado leather is found on our Fireside slippers and Primal Chelsea Boots. Featuring Aniline finish, this leather has a thin film that preserves the natural appearance and texture of the leather. Due to having a more "naked" finish, we recommend periodically conditioning and/or waterproofing your Primal Chelsea Boots.


PLONGE Leathers

PLONGE
White

White Leather

PLONGE
Graphite

Plonge Graphite

PLONGE
Black

Black Leather

PLONGE
Auburn

Auburn Leather

PLONGE
Hazelnut

Hazelnut Leather

PLONGE
Sandalwood

PLONGE Sandalwood Leather

PLONGE
Kona

Kona Leather

PLONGE
Taupe

Taupe Leather

PLONGE
Pearl

Plonge Pearl

PLONGE
Red

Fuchsia Leather

PLONGE
Fuchsia

Fuchsia Leather

PLONGE
Shiny Gold

Shiny Gold Leather

PLONGE
Teal

Plonge Teal

PLONGE
Royal Blue

Royal Blue Leather

PLONGE
Robin's Egg

Robin's Egg Blue Leather

PLONGE
Metallic Bronze

Metallic Bronze

PLONGE
Rustic Crimson

Plonge Rustic Crimson

PLONGE
Rustic Umber

Plonge Rustic Umber

PLONGE
Warhol

Plonge Warhol

PLONGE
Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

PLONGE
Amethyst

PLONGE Amethyst

PLONGE
Minnow

PLONGE Minnow

PLONGE
Cream with Shiny Gold Stars

PLONGE Cream with Shiny Gold Stars Leather

Plonge Leather Details...

Plonge is the softest and lightest leather we could find! Since it is so thin and buttery soft, plonge leather works great for our baby Buttercup moccasins and the decorative trim on our adult Ballerine flats and is only used for these two styles.


NUBUCK Leathers

NUBUCK
Pebble

NUBUCK Pebble Leather

NUBUCK
Black

Nubuck Black Leather

NUBUCK
Coffee

Nubuck Coffee Leather

NUBUCK
Scotch

Nubuck Scotch Leather

NUBUCK
Merlot

NUBUCK Merlot

NUBUCK
Loden

Nubuck Loden Leather

NUBUCK
Denim

Nubuck Denim Leather

NUBUCK
Oregon Grape

NUBUCK Oregon Grape

NUBUCK
Leopard

NUBUCK Leopard

Nubuck Leather Details...

Nubuck is a top-grain bovine leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to give a slight nap of short protein fibers for a velvet-like surface. Nubuck is unique because it has the durability of a top-grain leather with a soft touch that feels similar to a suede leather. This leather is used for adult Roo moccasins, Primal Sawyers and select special edition shoes.


LITE Leathers

LITE
White

LITE White Leather

LITE
Black

LITE Black Leather

LITE
Blaze

LITE Blaze Leather

LITE
Fuchsia

LITE Fuchsia Leather

LITE
Sunflower

LITE Sunflower Leather

LITE
Turquoise

LITE Turquoise Leather

LITE
Elderberry

LITE Elderberry Leather

PERFORATED
Blush Bubbles

Perforated Blush Bubbles

PERFORATED
Soft Mauve Bubbles

Perforated Soft Mauve Bubbles

LITE Leather Details...

Our LITE leather is a thin full grain leather covered in perforation holes to give shoes extra ventilation. LITE leather is a favorite for runners in hot climates as it helps keep feet cool and dry. This leather is used for our Dash RunAmocs, Moc3 RunAmocs and/or Ballerine flats.


SuperFabric® and Torino Leathers

SUPERFABRIC
Sandstone

Sandstone SuperFabric

SUPERFABRIC
Slate

Slate SuperFabric

TORINO
Sandstone

Sandstone Leather

TORINO
Oak

Oak Leather

TORINO
Slate

Slate Leather

SuperFabric® and Torino Leather Details...

SuperFabric® and Torino leathers are used exclusively for Switchback boots. These materials are known for their extreme durability.

SUPERFABRIC®: an innovative new textile that is nearly indestructible. Performance is enhanced through the configuration of tiny armored plates that provide resistance to a variety of harsh elements. An environmentally friendly solvent-free curing method is used to make this material: no water or phthalates are used and no VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) are produced during the process. SuperFabric® is waterproof, yet breathable and is resistant to abrasions, punctures, slashes and stains.

TORINO LEATHER: this uniquely durable leather is made in the USA and pretreated with LeatherShield™ for additional waterproofing and abrasion resistance. It is also anti-bacterial and protected against light fastness.


ELASTIC Straps/Sport Closures (fabric, not leather)

ELASTIC
White

White Elastic

ELASTIC
Flint

Flint Elastic

ELASTIC
Black

Black Elastic

ELASTIC
Brown

Brown Elastic

ELASTIC
Beige

Beige Elastic

ELASTIC
Red

Red Elastic

ELASTIC
Fuchsia

Fuchsia Elastic

ELASTIC
Gold

Gold Elastic

ELASTIC
Royal Blue

Royal Blue Elastic

ELASTIC
Purple

Purple Elastic

Elastic Details...

Our cloth elastic is a non-leather (animal-free) material used for the straps of select shoes, including our child sandals and Ballerine flats that feature the optional sport closure. A small amount of elastic is also added to the buckles of our Merry Janes and Solstice Sandles to allow a little stretchy "give". This helps hold the strap secure while allowing the wearer to pull the shoe on or off without needing to unbuckle.


MERINO Wool (not leather)

MERINO
Charcoal

Charcoal

MERINO
Mocha

Mocha

MERINO
Chai

Chai

MERINO
Serene Blue

Serene Blue

Merino Wool Details...

This wool fabric, used to make our Zen Moccasins and occasional specialty shoes, is made from 100% merino wool for exceptional softness and comfort. We used the purest and highest quality wool we could find, unlike other wool shoes that are made from blends of lesser wools and synthetics. Not only is our merino wool material made using ecologically-sustainable methods, it is also sourced from humanely-treated sheep.

While we do our best to source our shoemaking materials from within the United States, we sometimes make exceptions for materials that exceed standards for ethical fashion. Our merino wool is sourced from Germany due to its high quality of soft, durable fibers with ethical animal welfare standards and Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certification. This certification ensures it has been tested to show it does not contain any harmful substances. The limit values for the Standard 100 go beyond international requirements to test for both regulated and non-regulated substances that may be harmful to human health.


Discontinued Colors

The following leather colors are no longer available for new custom shoes, but you may still find these colors on shoes in our clearance category.

NUBUCK
Navy With
Stars

NUBUCK Navy with Stars

SHINY
Copper

SHINY Copper Leather

NUBUCK
Desert Tan

Nubuck Desert Tan Leather

NUBUCK
Burgundy

Nubuck Burgundy Leather

APEX MESH
Black

Apex Mesh Black

VEGETABLE TANNED
Rose Quartz

VEGETABLE TANNED Rose Quartz

PLONGE
Blossom

PLONGE Blossom

PLONGE
Domino

PLONGE Domino

ULTRASUEDE
Black

ULTRASUEDE Black

VEGETABLE TANNED
Wild Rose

VEGETABLE TANNED Wild Rose

SHINY
Ruby

SHINY Ruby Leather

VEGETABLE TANNED
Teal

VEGETABLE TANNED Teal

VEGETABLE TANNED
Coconut

VEGETABLE TANNED Coconut Leather

SHINY
Purple

SHINY Purple Leather

NOVA
Olive

NOVA Olive Leather

NOVA
Ocean

NOVA Ocean Leather

SUBLIME
Fern

SUBLIME Fern Leather

PLONGE
Kelp

Plonge Kelp

PLONGE
Purple

Plonge Purple

PLONGE
Banana

Banana

AGED
Boulder

SMOOTH Aged Boulder Leather

VEGETABLE TANNED
Mint

VEGETABLE TANNED Mint

AGED
Poblano

SMOOTH Aged PoblanoLeather

SUBLIME
Azure

SUBLIME Azure Leather

SUBLIME
Fuchsia

SUBLIME Fuchsia Leather

VEGETABLE TANNED
Honey

VEGETABLE TANNED Honey Leather

HIGHLINE
Rigel

Highline Rigel Leather

DUBLIN
Dune

Dublin Dune Leather

SUBLIME
Avocado

SUBLIME Avocado Leather

MERINO
Merlot

Merlot

NUBUCK
Raven

NUBUCK Raven

VEGETABLE TANNED
Dragon Fruit

VEGETABLE TANNED Dragon Fruit

TORINO
Cornflower

Cornflower Leather

TORINO
Cobalt

Cobalt Leather

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    Colour Swatches!

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    I ordered 2 sets of 6 swatches to get some ideas for future custom colour mixes and am so glad that I did. I’ve ordered online enough to know that the colour on your screen isn’t necessarily what the item will look like. These swatches let me know that one colour was definitely NOT what I wanted and then, a bonus surprise, I ended up ordering Roos during a recent sale because, though I didn’t like the green combo on my screen, I had those swatches and knew how they’d really look. The swatches are big enough to get a good look at the colour and to feel the quality of the leather.
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    I 100% recommend the Color Swatches if you have any hesitation or concern about color whatsoever. It is a very small price to pay for the assurance that comes with seeing and feeling for yourself the actual leather. The only downside is if you actually select all 6 colors, you may fall in love with more of them than expected and find yourself *needing* even more shoes. :-)
  3. Game Changer

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    Getting colors to coordinate can be dicey when going off the computer monitor. Ordering two sets of swatches made all the difference in finding the perfect colors for my Ballerines and in planning my next pairs.. Samples arrive so fast that gratification is only slightly delayed. Great resource!
  4. Definitely worth the wait

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    I am not a patient person, but I decided since the shoes are expensive, it was worth waiting a few extra days to see the real swatches. I'm glad I did, as it helped me visualize much better. The swatches are generous pieces, sewn securely to a card and labeled by color.
  5. great product

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    It makes it super easy to pick out colours once you have the samples.... thanks for offering these!!!!!
  6. Amazing service

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    I was looking for leather elbow patches for a jacket. I wanted to find the perfect color. I contacted the elves at Soft Star, and they said that they could sell me a piece of leather for elbow patches. To choose the right color, I first ordered a color swatch. It arrived in the post really quickly, and I found the perfect color/type of leather. I then called back to order a piece of that leather. I received enough for four elbow patches! Altogether the color swatches and the piece of leather cost less than one pair of elbow patches from the "premier" online elbow patch store. I couldn't be happier!
  7. Completely changed my mind

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    I was so sure I knew what I wanted, but I ordered the swatches anyway. After leaving them on the kitchen table for a week, I completely changed my mind. In fact, I never would have considered the color combo I decided on, if I hadn't ordered the swatches. They are worth it.
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    I'm really glad I ordered swatches first. I ended up ordering something a little different than what I thought I wanted, and I couldn't be happier with the new color I picked.
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