Discontinued as this was one of the major culprits causing the delays we experienced in delivery throughout 2023.
Great opportunity to pick up a world-class sneaker for below what it costs us to make and deliver!
The SF-01 was created for the **[Styleforum](https://www.styleforum.net/threads/the-styleforum-x-archibald-sneaker-gmto.650025/page-42)** community by its members. The first release, though an overwhelming success wasn't perfect and we didn't quite reach our aim of creating the world's best minimalist sneaker. Incorporating feedback from the forum community, rectifying design flaws, improving materials and addressing everything discovered by Rose Anvil in his first video - you can say the subsequent version, the v2 was entirely a team effort - and with it's release and outstanding feedback, we thought we had done it.
Fast forward a few months, a discovery of dishonesty from the shoemaker on other products being delivered as well as a second video review by Rose Anvil himself identifying two additional areas for improvement - a full-grain leather floorboard (instead of split leather) and improved lining leather and we decided it was time for the v3.
The SF-01 v3 is made in Corridonia, Italy and therefore we have not only all the learnings from the original maker, the community, the two releases, and the two videos by Rose Anvil but also additional input from the lovely family responsible for our GAT sneakers. We have amended the silhouette slightly to provide a more snug and captured fit on the heel. The SF-01 v3 marries a sleek and contemporary silhouette with centuries of inherited artistry. With uppers crafted from a selection of the finest leathers, each hand-cut and stitched before being stitched to a springy Margom sole with an all leather floorboard.
**The SF-01 v3 in Anticato Calfskin** is a brand favourite. Each pair undergoes a 75 mins hand-colouring phase where a beautiful and supple undyed (crust) Italian calfskin is coloured to create the end-colour. As it is hand coloured, every Anticato sneaker is unique and yields a different end result.
**[More options are available as MTO.](https://www.archibaldlondon.com/collection/product/the-sf-01-v3-custom-mto?upper-color=anticaogrey&solecolor=blacksole&shoes-size=footwear-eu-42&branding=no-logo-on-tongue)**
##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.
##A uniquely soft, yet durable, naturally tanned Italian calfskin is meticulously hand-cut to form the upper which is then stitched to the rubber sole.
To achieve the anticato effect, the leather is hand-coloured and polished for a period of 75 minutes by a master. The calfskin promises a unique blend of comfort, protection and longevity from the moment you wear it. The soft leather acclimates to your foot almost immediately and provides an unparalleled level of comfort and quality.
##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
• Lining: Italian Calfskin (Tan)
• 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
• 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.
