Chocolate deerskin with a panna sole — the ULTRALight Loafer in pebbled deerskin, a rich dark brown with a distinctive natural grain and incredible softness. The cream panna Lactae Hevea sole provides a refined contrast to the warm chocolate tone.
The Ultralight Loafer — an idea that had been in the pipeline for some time. We moved ahead late last year, targeting April/May 2025 for delivery just in time for summer.
True to Archibald spirit, we directed you to a survey to make sure we were building what you wanted, not what we assumed. Final details are confirmed.
This pair is made using the same Pebbled Deerskin from our Ultralight series. Strobel construction and coconut fibre insoles complete the build. Handmade in Corridonia, Italy.
Community design choices:
- Puller — No puller. A mini shoe-horn will be included — even the most secure puller will eventually come off or catch.
- Tongue design — The community chose plain. Why feign formal when these are much more fun! It opens the door to a style more akin to a classic Penny.
Available for delivery to Singapore.
##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 luxuriously supple Italian-tanned unlined pebbled deerskin is used to form the wonderfully unstructured upper which is then stitched to a Lactae Hevea 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 French-made Lactae Hevea soles are outstandingly comfortable thanks to the microstructure of tiny air bubbles that form as the sole is made from the virgin hevea milk - a subtle alchemy of tradition and modernity. Finally, to top it all off, we have selected a unique and comfortable removable leather lined insole made of coconut fibers.
##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: Hand-cut Deerskin
• Construction: Strobel
• Unisex
• High-grade, lightweight Lactae Hevea soles, Made in France
• 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
