A fourth-generation family business with more than 80 years in the trade, Frankford Leather Co., Inc. supplies the shoe-repair and foot-health industries from Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Its open-stock model lets professional repairers and hobbyists order only what they need, while same-day shipping is a practical hallmark of its service. The company also frames its work as part of the cyclical repair industry, helping extend the life of footwear and support sustainability.
SoleTechFamily-owned since 1946, SoleTech grew from the M. Jaffe Company into a longstanding supplier to the American footwear trade. It was an early U.S. pioneer in sourcing from the Far East and developed particular expertise in EVA components for athletic footwear, while also serving shoe-repair and orthopedic professionals. Based in Massachusetts with a New Hampshire distribution center, the company now supports footwear businesses through manufacturing, sourcing, and established international supplier relationships.ELMHURST, NY
Weaver Leather LLCSince Harry A. Weaver founded it in 1973 as the Fryburg Shoe Shop, Weaver Leather LLC has grown from a 20-by-40-foot garage into a Mount Hope, Ohio, manufacturer rooted in handcraftsmanship. The company is known for leather and nylon goods serving equine and related working communities, while its Weaver Custom operation carries that heritage into made-to-order manufacturing for customers in the United States and abroad.MILLERSBURG, OH
Tree of Life LeatherworksWith more than a decade of experience in leather tooling, Tree of Life Leatherworks is a hands-on leathercraft shop creating custom goods for customers who value individually made work. It also brings that craft to saddle and tack repair.WEST CHESTER, OH
Duvall LeatherFounded in 2005 by master craftsman Nick Duvall, Duvall Leather handcrafts American-made leather goods in Pennsylvania, from everyday carry pieces to handbags and custom work. The Kingston-area company grew from Duvall’s basement workshop and an early specialty in historically accurate military reproductions into a contemporary leather-goods maker, while retaining its emphasis on traditional construction and small-batch production. Its private-label operation also provides in-house leather manufacturing from a 4,000-square-foot production facility.KINGSTON, PA