Craftsmanship 101:
10 Steps to the Perfect Shoe.
Ever wonder how our incomparable kicks come together? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Follow along for a step-by-step tutorial.
Craftsmanship 101:
10 Steps to the Perfect Shoe.
Ever wonder how our incomparable kicks come together? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Follow along for a step-by-step tutorial.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Behind the Seams
That unmistakable wow-factor? It comes down to our time-honored practices. Handcrafted in Portugal by fifth generation cobblers, our family-owned factory scrutinizes every stitch – right down to our Goodyear welt construction. A traditional method that allows shoes to be resoled, our closet staples will transcend the seasons and outlast the trends.
1.
Craftsmanship 101:
Behind the Seams
That unmistakable wow-factor? It comes down to our time-honored practices. Handcrafted in Portugal by fifth generation cobblers, our family-owned factory scrutinizes every stitch – right down to our Goodyear welt construction. A traditional method that allows shoes to be resoled, our closet staples will transcend the seasons and outlast the trends.
2.
Craftsmanship 101:
Matchless Materials
We pull out all the stops when sourcing our materials. From luxe Italian leathers to polished patents and touchable textiles, our uppers are hand stitched to create one-of-a-kind silhouettes that are bound for by-the-door status.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Matchless Materials
We pull out all the stops when sourcing our materials. From luxe Italian leathers to polished patents and touchable textiles, our uppers are hand stitched to create one-of-a-kind silhouettes that are bound for by-the-door status.
3.
Craftsmanship 101:
Tailored Exclusively For Women
That little green footwear mold you see? We call that the “last.” Hand carved by skilled craftsmen, these nifty molds determine the shape of the shoe. Designed with exacting precision and tailored specifically for women's feet, our team spends months – sometimes even years – developing these bespoke forms to ensure our footwear delivers the mood-boosting comfort we’re known for.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Tailored Exclusively For Women
That little green footwear mold you see? We call that the “last.” Hand carved by skilled craftsmen, these nifty molds determine the shape of the shoe. Designed with exacting precision and tailored specifically for women's feet, our team spends months – sometimes even years – developing these bespoke forms to ensure our footwear delivers the mood-boosting comfort we’re known for.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Worth the Wait
Never one to rush a good thing, we hammer our hand stitched uppers to the last and let them sit for at least two weeks until they form the perfect shape. This part of the process distinguishes a good shoe from a great one. The longer the form sits, the better.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Worth the Wait
Never one to rush a good thing, we hammer our hand stitched uppers to the last and let them sit for at least two weeks until they form the perfect shape. This part of the process distinguishes a good shoe from a great one. The longer the form sits, the better.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Pop the Cork
Tapped for its breathable comfort and antimicrobial properties, our cork insoles are not only native to Portugal, but they absorb moisture to remain odor-free (*cue the happy dance). Designed to mold effortlessly to your feet to deliver that signature fit, these cork beauties will keep you cushioned from 9-5.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Pop the Cork
Tapped for its breathable comfort and antimicrobial properties, our cork insoles are not only native to Portugal, but they absorb moisture to remain odor-free (*cue the happy dance). Designed to mold effortlessly to your feet to deliver that signature fit, these cork beauties will keep you cushioned from 9-5.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Softer Than Soft
As its name suggests, the sockliner is the surface closest to your sock. In our case, it’s comprised of uber soft calfskin. Hand Stitched to cork and embossed with our signature logo, our sockliners deliver the foot cradling comfort your feet crave.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Softer Than Soft
As its name suggests, the sockliner is the surface closest to your sock. In our case, it’s comprised of uber soft calfskin. Hand Stitched to cork and embossed with our signature logo, our sockliners deliver the foot cradling comfort your feet crave.
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Craftsmanship 101:
The Goodyear Welt
Invented by Charles Goodyear, his eponymous welt ensures a shoe can be resoled for years to come. A labor-intensive construction technique that involves stitching a ribbon of leather around the perimeter of the shoe, the welt can easily be unstitched to replace a well-loved sole when the time comes.
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Craftsmanship 101:
The Goodyear Welt
Invented by Charles Goodyear, his eponymous welt ensures a shoe can be resoled for years to come. A labor-intensive construction technique that involves stitching a ribbon of leather around the perimeter of the shoe, the welt can easily be unstitched to replace a well-loved sole when the time comes.
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Craftsmanship 101:
It's In the Details
A great shoe should be admired from all angles. Even the sole. (Yes, you read that right). Our leather soles are beautifully embossed with our signature logo as a testament to our craftsmanship.
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Craftsmanship 101:
It's In the Details
A great shoe should be admired from all angles. Even the sole. (Yes, you read that right). Our leather soles are beautifully embossed with our signature logo as a testament to our craftsmanship.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Timeworn Techniques
Created in honor of our founder’s grandfather and his legendary carpentry career, our rubber dovetail design graces the heel of every one of our silhouettes. Our stacked-leather heels also feature the classic “Gentleman’s Corner” – a diagonal cut that prevents the inner heel from snagging your trousers mid-stride.
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Craftsmanship 101:
Timeworn Techniques
Created in honor of our founder’s grandfather and his legendary carpentry career, our rubber dovetail design graces the heel of every one of our silhouettes. Our stacked-leather heels also feature the classic “Gentleman’s Corner” – a diagonal cut that prevents the inner heel from snagging your trousers mid-stride.
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Craftsmanship 101:
An Enduring Closet Staple
The end result? A timeless closet staple that transcends the seasons. Made from matchless materials and handcrafted with exacting precision, our timeworn classics are an investment piece of the highest caliber.
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Craftsmanship 101:
An Enduring Closet Staple
The end result? A timeless closet staple that transcends the seasons. Made from matchless materials and handcrafted with exacting precision, our timeworn classics are an investment piece of the highest caliber.
Built to Last
Little secret: we’re obsessed with craftsmanship. We think about it in the shower. It keeps us up at night. We have dreams about it. Perfectionists through and through, we operate with a near maniacal attention to detail and stop at nothing to create footwear with uncompromising standards. We take an old-world approach to handcraft shoes that are made to last. And last. And last.
Built to Last
Little secret: we’re obsessed with craftsmanship. We think about it in the shower. It keeps us up at night. We have dreams about it. Perfectionists through and through, we operate with a near maniacal attention to detail and stop at nothing to create footwear with uncompromising standards. We take an old-world approach to handcraft shoes that are made to last. And last. And last.