MEN'S CROCODILE SHOES

Men's crocodile shoes at DapperFam

DapperFam carries genuine crocodile and caiman crocodile shoes from Mauri and Belvedere, plus croc-embossed Italian calfskin styles from Paul Parkman and the DapperFam house line. Every product title tells you which one you are looking at. "Crocodile", "Caiman Crocodile", and "Hornback" mean genuine skin. "Croco Embossed" means calfskin pressed with a crocodile pattern.

Want genuine skin only? Shop genuine exotic skin shoes, or compare men's alligator shoes and men's ostrich shoes.

How do you tell genuine crocodile from croc-embossed leather?

Look at the scales. Genuine crocodile has a small dot, a sensory pore, near the center of each belly scale, and no two scales are exactly alike. Embossed calfskin has a pattern pressed into smooth leather, so the scales repeat, the grooves are shallow and even, and there are no pores. Our guide to what to look for when buying exotic shoes walks through more checks.

Crocodile vs alligator: what's the difference?

Crocodile has a visible pore on each belly scale and a squarer, more uniform tile pattern. Alligator has no pores and larger, more irregular tiles. Caiman, often sold as caiman crocodile, is a smaller relative with bonier scales, which gives it a firmer, more textured look.

Feature	Crocodile	Alligator	Caiman crocodile
Sensory pores	One small dot on each belly scale	None	Present, often faint
Belly pattern	Squarer, more uniform tiles	Larger, more irregular tiles	Smaller tiles with bony ridges
Feel	Smooth and supple	Smooth and supple	Firmer, more textured
Hornback cut	Raised ridges from the back	Raised ridges from the back	Common, bold ridges

How do you care for crocodile shoes?

Wipe them with a damp, not wet, microfiber cloth and dry them right away. Every few months, apply a thin coat of a reptile conditioner such as Saphir Reptan. Never use regular shoe polish, saddle soap, or mink oil on the scales. Keep cedar shoe trees in them between wears, store them in a breathable dust bag, and keep them out of direct sun. Our exotic leather care guide covers the full routine.

Why buy exotic skin shoes from DapperFam?

• Genuine skins are named. Every genuine exotic product title names its skin, such as Genuine Alligator, Caiman Crocodile, or Ostrich Leg. Embossed calfskin is always labeled embossed.
• Brands we carry. Genuine exotic shoes from Mauri, Belvedere, and Paul Parkman, plus the DapperFam house line in croc-embossed Italian calfskin.
• Sizes. Nearly every genuine exotic style comes in US 9 to 13, and most go up to 15.
• A real store and real people. DapperFam has a store at The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, 1155 Buck Creek Road, Simpsonville, KY. Call 1-833-FAM-FITS for fit help before you order.
• Returns and exchanges. Request a return within 30 days on unworn pairs in the original box. Approved size exchanges ship back to you free. Final sale and made-to-order items are excluded. Read the return policy.
• Legal skins. International trade in crocodilian, python, and lizard skins is regulated under CITES. A few states restrict certain species, so call us if you are unsure about yours.