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

The signs of wear you may notice on the upper and the sole are the result of stonewashing: this technique involves washing the materials with a pumice stone, which uses a light abrasion to create a rustic texture and enhance light and dark tones. The resulting shoe has a deliberately worn appearance, for a vintage look whose charm will only grow as it ages.

This construction method secures the sole to the shoe using a Blake stitch - named after the machine used to create it. The result is a lightweight yet durable product that trained cobblers will be able to resole. 

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 outsole with a Blake stitch; the artisan guides the shoe under the needle with precision and expertise.

Made from cowhide that has gone through a plant-based tanning process, this sole has a velvety feel, typical of high quality soles. The visibly worn appearance is deliberate: the result of stonewashing. This washing technique involves a pumice stone to lightly abrade the materials, giving them a lived-in look and a distinctly vintage style.

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.