Leather shoes made out of high-quality hides from such cows as Hida and Matsusaka are becoming increasingly popular in Japan.
These cow brands are better known for the luxury beef they produce, but stores have started using leather from these animals to make products ranging from shoes and school bags to watch straps and wallets.
Shoes Bonanza, a shop selling custom-made shoes in Nagoya, added leather from Hida cows to its product line on April 15.