Ideated on a blistering summer night in Modena, it was only fitting to name our sneaker after the beautiful Torre della Ghirlandina. Hand stitched in Mirandola, Italy using an incredibly soft yet durable Italian calfskin, this minimalist pair stays true to our design philosophy and is simple, classic and timeless."
We discontinued the Ghirlandina after we stopped working with this craftsmen as he was responsible for unilaterally changing the construction of the handwelted product without informing us or the customers.
We confirm the sneakers, instead, were made to spec, so these were one of the earlier pieces built on an existing last. While the SF-01 series we later developed with our new sneaker-maker is preferred (mainly in construction and some better materials - insoles, full grain leather floorboards etc), this still is an incredibly well-made sneaker with a silhouette that proved very popular.
Available for below our-cost.
Handcrafted in Italy
In the 12th century, craftsmen in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna established guilds known as the compagnie delle arti, one of which specialised in the creation of fine shoes. Within days of our arrival in Italy, we met artisans working for brands such as Berluti (Ferrara), Santoni, Peron & Peron (Bologna), Testoni (Modena) and Enzo Bonafe. After a thorough search, we finally settled on a small family-owned workshop in Modena, where a dedicated father and son team make what are, in our opinion, the finest shoes we have come across. Our sneakers are the ultimate combination of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship; only the finest calfskin, traditionally reserved for the best men's dress shoes, is used for the upper, which is then finger stitched to springy rubber soles by craftsmen with over two centuries of skill to their name.
##A uniquely soft, yet durable, naturally tanned Italian calfskin forms the upper which is hand-stitched to the rubber sole.
The calfskin promises a unique blend of comfort, protection and longevity from the moment you wear them. The softer leather acclimates to your foot almost immediately and provides an unparalleled level of comfort and quality.
##200 years of shoe-making excellence preparing your feet for whatever may come.
We've spent over a year working with our craftsmen to perfect the Ghirlandina. We see it as an iterative process, and we'll continue updating the design and ensuring every material sourced is just right . Fortunately for us, we have 200 years of experience guiding us every step of the way. The classic Italian Sneaker with no compromises made - the way it was always meant to be.
• Handmade in Modena, Italy
• Construction: Hand cut and stitched.
• Italian Calfskin
• Calfskin inner lining
• High-Top
• Last: Ghirlandina
• Unisex
• Use horsehair brush to remove any dust
• Polish in small circles with a cotton cloth to restore a soft shine
• High-grade durable rubber white soles, made in Italy
