The Arunachal Pradesh leather shoe under consideration is attributed to the Shan Tribe. In a glorious manner, function and style go together in these tribal shoes that exemplify the fine touch of the artisans. Each black leather shoe bears a strong five-layered sole, made of several brown leather pieces, providing resistance and increased comfort for use in rugged terrain.
The design of the shoes has a front bent upward and is an ergonomic factor mostly associated with the traditional Asian kind of footwear. That front is adorned with white leather for contrast and aesthetics. The opening of each pair is elegantly bordered with white leather and stitched to enhance the structure and ornamentation. The shoes symbolize a cultural identity, an intervention of craftsmanship, adaptations to environmental requirements, and distinctively its fashion acuity of the Shan community. Traditionally, these shoes have been used for ceremonial occasions and daily life, thus stressing the cultural identity of tribal footwear.