Doc Marten's Reply.

"Thanks for the quesiton. All leather is a by-product of the meat industry.
No cows are slaughtered solely for leather. We source our leather from tanneries in Europe and North America.

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Dept.
Dr. Martens AirWair USA
www.dmusastore.com/StoreFront.bok
1-800-229-1262"