More than 40,000 years ago, people developed a need to protect their feet against adverse external conditions. It took several centuries, however, until the fashionable and comfortable footwear that we are familiar with today became available.

The footwear and shoe artistry business is one that will never become extinct. The need to protect your feet first, groom them and then give them the magnificence of being beautified with art is something that footwear makers deeply understand and honour.

Footwear has become a complex, competitive, and global industry. Successful manufacturers and retail organizations are placing increased emphasis on market segmentation to maintain market share.

identify extrinsic and intrinsic product attributes that influence their evaluation and purchase of leather footwear for business wear.