Suede is made from the innermost layer of leather, superficially buffed to enhance its typical velvety feel.

Before cutting, artisans carefully analyse the leather, eliminating any potential imperfections: this delicate process requires time and precision. A latex brush removes dust and residue, while a coarser brush is used to revive the nap, so the shoe remains just as soft and beautiful as you see it now.

Also known as a triple sole, this construction uses a double stitch, a aesthetically refined technique that makes a shoe more durable, and allows it to be resoled time and time again.

The process begins with careful study of the leather; after finding the best part, the artisan cuts and shapes it round the last to form the upper. This is then delicately hammered to smooth down the seams and soften the parts that come into contact with the foot. Now the upper is ready to be glued to the insole and then attached to the midsole with a Blake stitch: machine-sewn the inside of the shoe. Finally, the outsole is attached with an external Rapid stitch. This, along with the outsole, fixes the welt to the upper hem of the midsole; a style detail that keeps cold air and water out.

Vibram designed the lug sole in 1937, bringing together the grip of climbing shoes and the sturdiness of hiking shoes to form true Italian excellence. For this shoe, we’ve chosen a monobloc sole, durable and suitable for all terrains.

Production is based in Montegranaro, in the Marche region, where the tradition of shoemaking has deep roots. For a product that lasts, we only select leathers that age well and put our trust in people who have been in this industry for generations. The artisans in our workshops have learned the job through family and know each and every trade secret. Just like Genesio, who cuts leather with a keen eye and extreme precision. Here are some of their stories.