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##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.

Craftsmanship

A luxuriously supple Italian-tanned unlined pebbled deerskin is used to form the wonderfully unstructured upper which is then stitched to an Italian-made, ultralight sole.

Deerskin promises an experience like no other - a unique blend of comfort, protection, and longevity from the moment you wear them. The softer, unlined leather acclimates to your foot almost immediately and provides an unparalleled level of comfort. The Italian-made soles are outstandingly comfortable and complement the choice of construction on the sneakers - strobel - which keeps the pair incredibly flexible, reducing any strain on the foot. Finally, to top it all off, we have selected a unique and comfortable removable leather-lined insole made of coconut fibers.

Material

##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.

Quality

• Handmade in Corridonia, Italy • Upper: Hand-cut Deerskin • Construction: Strobel • Unisex • High-grade lightweight "XL" soles, Made in Italy • Total weight per pair (example): size 48 - 686g, size 42 - 562g, size 36 - 472g • Unique leather-lined coconut fibre removable in-soles • Use a horsehair brush to remove any dust • Polish in small circles with a cotton cloth to restore a soft shine

Footwear>Sneakers>The ULTRALight Sneakers in Pebbled Deerskin

  • Handmade in Corridonia, Italy
  • Upper: Hand-cut Deerskin
  • Construction: Strobel
  • Unisex
  • High-grade lightweight "XL" soles, Made in Italy
  • Total weight per pair (example): size 48 - 686g, size 42 - 562g, size 36 - 472g
  • Unique leather-lined coconut fibre removable in-soles
  • Use a horsehair brush to remove any dust
  • Polish in small circles with a cotton cloth to restore a soft shine

Black with a white sole — the original ULTRALight in pebbled deerskin with a graphic black-on-white contrast. The white sole sharpens the silhouette, and the unlined deerskin upper develops a subtle patina unique to each pair.

The accident that became your favourite product. The ULTRALight was conceived in the aftermath of the SF-01 v2. We enlisted the help of the other family of Italian artisan shoemakers (who fortunately later took over our entire programme), and after studying our final submission for the v2, they suggested some improvements and also that we make a version with a Strobel construction (for comfort and flexibility) and an extra-light sole instead — it sounded interesting and when the first sample arrived it blew our minds. The artisans had altered the silhouette to make it sleeker than the SF-01 and R happened to say, "you know these sort of feel like ultra-luxury converse chucks, but something is missing" and then came his one (only) inspired moment "get rid of the lining, lets go unlined and unstructured".

The final sample arrived three weeks later, and the rest is history... it's a pair that becomes an instant favourite of everyone who has worn it.

The ULTRALight sneakers are handmade in Corridonia, Italy by a specialist family of craftsmen. The upper is handcut from an unbelievably soft but durable, unlined deerskin before it is attached to an Italian-sourced, incredibly lightweight sole via a Strobel construction which gives the shoe an unbelievably comfortable, light, and cooling wear.

The worst part of your day is when you have to take them off.

Specs Blueprint

If your purchase is not exactly what you are looking for, you have 28 days from receiving your order to exchange or return and send your items back to us as long as you have not requested any alterations or special customizations.

Please note, items purchased from the samples sale are not eligible for returns.

For our complete return policy please refer to our Terms and Conditions

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A luxuriously supple Italian-tanned unlined pebbled deerskin is used to form the wonderfully unstructured upper which is then stitched to an Italian-made, ultralight sole.

Deerskin promises an experience like no other - a unique blend of comfort, protection, and longevity from the moment you wear them. The softer, unlined leather acclimates to your foot almost immediately and provides an unparalleled level of comfort. The Italian-made soles are outstandingly comfortable and complement the choice of construction on the sneakers - strobel - which keeps the pair incredibly flexible, reducing any strain on the foot. Finally, to top it all off, we have selected a unique and comfortable removable leather-lined insole made of coconut fibers.

Product Material

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.

Product Quality

How they measure up to the others... Let's come clean here!

The next time you pay for something, we politely invite you to think about what you have actually paid for... We spend more on our product, and sell it for less. Less advertising, less overheads, less fluff... just simple, great product.

$780
Saint Laurent
$895
Brunello Cucinelli
$342
Archibald :)

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UlLTRALight in Pebbled Deerskin

Made in

Italy

Italy

Corridonia, Italy





Lead Craftsmen

Unknown

Unknown

S. Rossi

Leather

Unknown

Unknown

€41.00 EUR (Italy)

Sole type

Rubber (Italy)

Rubber (Italy)

XtraLight (Italy)

Sole cost

Unknown

Unknown

€10.40 EUR

Craftsmanship + Accessories

Unknown

Unknown

€65.50 EUR





Product Cost

Unknown

Unknown

€119.40 EUR





Packaging

Unknown

Unknown

$8.75 USD

Duties + Logistics

Unknown

Unknown

~$38.40 USD





True Cost

Unknown

Unknown

$184.20 USD





Naked Price

n/a

n/a

$214

MSRP Price

$780

$895

$342





Brand Margin

Unknown

Unknown

$ 159.80 USD

Retailer Mark-up

~200%

~200%

N/A

Effective Mark-up

~700% (x 8)

~500% (x 6)

86% (x 1.86)

(Brand+Retailer)

$342
Archibald :)
$895
Brunello Cucinelli

Product

UlLTRALight in Pebbled Deerskin

Suede TrimmedFull-Grain Leather Sneakers View

Made in

Corridonia, Italy

Italy




Lead Craftsmen

S. Rossi

Unknown

Leather

€41.00 EUR (Italy)

Unknown

Sole type

XtraLight (Italy)

Rubber (Italy)

Sole cost

€10.40 EUR

Unknown

Craftsmanship + Accessories

€65.50 EUR

Unknown




Product Cost

€119.40 EUR

Unknown




Packaging

$8.75 USD

Unknown

Duties + Logistics

~$38.40 USD

Unknown




True Cost

$184.20 USD

Unknown




Naked Price

$214

n/a

MSRP Price

$342

$895




Brand Margin

$ 159.80 USD

Unknown

Retailer Mark-up

N/A

~200%

Effective Mark-up

86% (x 1.86)

~500% (x 6)

(Brand+Retailer)

The ULTRALight Sneakers in Pebbled Deerskin 

€325
Colour >Black w/White Sole
Footwear Size >42
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Available for pre-order

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3536373839404142434445464748

Available for shipping

Available for pre-order

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