Quality from the outset

For PETER KAISER, quality begins with the careful selection of all the finished materials. Thus, each leather upper is individually examined by our experts for texture, strength, blemishes (e.g. thorn damage, etc.), even strength and dye. Testing the leather for its wear resistance and pollutants goes without saying.

The result is that only the best leather goes forward to production, with the most heavily used parts of a shoe – the upper shaft and lining – being expertly pressed from the best part of the leather, the core of the leather.

All the other materials used, from functional fabrics through to adhesives and to heels, are examined carefully against a variety of criteria – for example, practicality, use, wear resistance and pollutants. These extensive tests are conducted by the Prüf- und Forschungs-Institut (PFI Testing and Research Institute) in Pirmasens on PETER KAISER’s behalf.

The lasts are also thoroughly checked for their suitability prior to production. In addition, a sample shoe is manufactured from every last and is matched against a number of parameters for ultimate comfort. Potential changes are undertaken on a new last which is then used in series production.