SS - The Pippo Loafers in Buttery Soft Suede in Olive (Blake Stitch Version), Size 42

#Handcrafted in Italy Located in 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 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.

##This is the kind of pair where it needs to be immediately apparent what's special. With that in mind, a buttery soft, very special, unlined Italian Suede has been sourced especially for these loafers. This particular suede, sourced from an infamous tannery in Montegranaro, Italy makes all the difference. The search for the right skin to realise the feel we wanted for these loafers was a long, arduous affair and facilitated by a little birdy who pointed us to a supplier of perhaps Italy's most desired high-luxury house. The unlined suede upper promises a unique blend of comfort, protection, and longevity from the moment you wear them. It is almost cooling in a way difficult to describe as the softer leather acclimates to your foot almost immediately and provides an unparalleled level of comfort and quality that one would expect from an elevated classic such as this.

Archibald London is the New Age Luxury Brand that Should Be On Everyone’s Radar by B. Oliver (29/02/2018), The Robb Report.

##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.