Every shoe in this collection is made with a genuine exotic skin: alligator, crocodile, caiman, ostrich, lizard, python, eel, or pirarucu. You will find dress shoes, loafers, and sneakers from Mauri, Belvedere, and Paul Parkman, many of them pairing an exotic skin with calfskin, patent, or fabric panels. Croc-embossed calfskin styles are not included here. You can find them in the croc-embossed leather shoes collection, clearly labeled.
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.
Are these genuine skins?
Yes. Every shoe in this collection uses a genuine exotic skin, and the product title names it. Croc-embossed calfskin styles live in a separate collection and are always labeled embossed.
What is the difference between alligator and crocodile shoes?
Crocodile has a small sensory pore on each belly scale and a squarer, more uniform tile pattern. Alligator has no pores and larger, more irregular tiles. Both are supple and long-lasting with proper care.
How do I care for exotic leather shoes?
Use a conditioner made for reptile or exotic leathers, such as Saphir Reptan, every few months, and never regular shoe polish. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth, keep shoe trees in them, and store them in a dust bag away from direct sun.
Is it legal to buy exotic skin shoes?
Yes, in most of the US. International trade in crocodilian, python, and lizard skins is regulated under CITES. A few states restrict the sale of certain exotic skins, so call us before you order if you are unsure about yours.
