The SF-01 originated from the **[Styleforum](https://www.styleforum.net/threads/the-styleforum-x-archibald-sneaker-gmto.650025/page-42)** community's collective vision. Though the inaugural release achieved remarkable success, it fell short of our goal—the world's finest minimalist sneaker. The v2 incorporated community feedback, rectified design shortcomings, improved materials, and addressed observations from Rose Anvil's debut video—essentially a collaborative effort. Its outstanding reception suggested completion, yet subsequent manufacturing concerns and a second Rose Anvil review identifying refinements—specifically full-grain leather floorboards and improved lining—prompted the v3.
Produced in Corridonia, Italy, the v3 synthesizes learnings from the original manufacturer, the community, both releases, both Rose Anvil videos, and expertise from the SF-01's GAT sneaker artisans. The silhouette received subtle adjustments for enhanced heel fit. The SF-01 v3 merges contemporary aesthetics with centuries of inherited craftsmanship. Uppers employ premium leathers, hand-cut and hand-stitched before attachment to a springy Margom sole featuring all-leather flooring.
**The SF-01 v3 in Kangaroo Leather** delivers something extraordinary via incredibly soft yet remarkably strong K-leather. Renowned for exceptional durability, resilience, and unmatched comfort, kangaroo leather is genuinely distinctive. Available for delivery to Canada.
##Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Corridonia, Italy is a small family owned and operated atelier that has been making exceptional footwear with a focus on quality and construction since 1905. Excellence in shoemaking has been an obsession and never-ending quest that has spanned three generations of this family. As skills are passed from generation to generation there is an insistence to remain in-touch with developments in technology to ensure that both worlds, old and new are always respected in order to achieve the highest quality, most comfortable and longest lasting purpose built shoes. Currently led by the granddaughter of the founder, it was clear from our first interaction that this team of masters fully understood our raison d'etre at Archibald and relished an opportunity to work with us and allow more people to experience the difference their expertise and craft can make in terms of end-product.
##The finest Australian Kangaroo hide is selected by our tannery in Montegranaro, Italy.
Kangaroo leather consists of fine collagen fibres that are concentrated, highly uniform and run parallel to the surface of the skin.These attributes give it a higher tensile strength than other skins, which is why motorcyclists seek it out when choosing their protective leathers. It's also uniquely airy on account of a thin grain layer and naturally low fat content, in addition to its lack of sweat glands and arrector pili muscles.
##Located in Corridonia, Montegranaro, Italy is a small family owned and operated atelier that has been making exceptional footwear with a focus on quality and construction since 1905.
Excellence in shoemaking has been an obsession and never-ending quest that has spanned three generations. As skills are passed from generation to generation there is an insistence to remain in-touch with developments in technology to ensure that both worlds, old and new, are always respected in order to achieve the highest quality, most comfortable and longest lasting purpose built shoes. There is a beauty in the balance between passion and practicality.
• Handmade in Corridonia, Italy
• Upper: First pick Australian kangaroo leather sourced from a tannery in Montegranaro, Italy
• Lining: Italian Calfskin (Tan)
• Natural Calf Leather-lined insole with padding
• Floorboard: Full grain Italian leather floorboard
• Last: SF-01
• Width: accommodative of a range of widths from narrow up to 2E
• Unisex (For women's sizing, take one size down from your normal European size)
• High-grade durable Margom rubber soles, made in Italy
• Unisex
• Use a horsehair brush to remove any dust
• Polish in small circles with a cotton cloth to restore a soft shine
• Styleforum x Archibald special edition.
