The Goodyear SF-01 Sneakers in Horween Shell Cordovan
Natural Shell Cordovan is the forever sneaker in its most honest form — minimally treated Horween leather that showcases the hide's unique character, with natural fades, creases, and subtle variations ensuring no two pairs are alike. Over time, the leather will develop a patina that tells its owner's story. Goodyear-constructed in Corridonia, Italy. A spare set of Margom soles is included. Ships to the United States with complimentary shipping and returns.
##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.
##Each upper is formed from a single piece of Horween shell cordovan leather.
Formed from the hindquarters of a horse, our shell cordovan, produced by the infamous Horween tannery in the USA, is tanned, stuffed, shaved and polished for over six months before being immersed in vegetable liquors, only part of the extensive tanning process. Resistant to water and stretching, shell cordovan is robust. Where other leathers crease, it ripples. Shell cordovan is rare and it is reflected in its price. It is commonly known as the forever leather due to
##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 and stitched Horween Shell Cordovan
• Construction: Modified Goodyear (sneakers can be more easily re-soled so the upper is protected with no risk of tearing with glue. Note a sidewall stitch will still be necessary)
• Features a full Grain Vegetable Tanned Leather Floorboard.
• Includes leather-lined insoles made from coconut fibers
• Model: SF-01 v3
• Width: Accommodates from narrow up to 2E
• Unisex
• High-grade durable Margom soles, Made in Italy or Lactae Hevea soles, Made in France (including x1 extra set)
• Use a horsehair brush to remove any dust
• Polish in small circles with a cotton cloth to restore a soft shine
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