Leather Sole_360° Full McKay Construction CALZARTES Punched Cap Toe TROPHY Calzartes

◇【CALZARTES】's leather sole collection◇

This is a brand new, unused item; however, as it was sold in stores, there may be slight scratches and unevenness on the leather sole【Bargain Item】. Additionally, the box for one pair may have minor scratches, dents, color unevenness, and color fading. This is a limited stock item, but it will be sold at a lower price.

☆CALZARTES is a brand that has been exclusively developed in Japan since 2003 as the 3rd brand of the Spanish brand MEERMIN by the then Mermin Japan Co., Ltd.

Currently, it is handled by Ramis Japan, which inherits the DNA of Mermin Japan.

☆The products are not limited to those made in India; they are collections manufactured by companies and factories with which we have built a long-term trust relationship through continuous transactions in Japan, Bangladesh, China, and other countries.

☆Origin of the brand name 【CALZARTES】: It is a combination of the Spanish word CALZADO=footwear + the English word ART.

☆Introduction to the manufacturing process: You can find videos of the manufacturing process by searching for 【Ramis Japan Official】 → page 【PRODUCT】, or on YouTube at 【Ramis Japan Official Channel】.

【The soles do not peel off even after long-term wear】
The leather sole collection of CALZARTES features a 【360-degree full McKay method】 with McKay stitching around the entire sole.
The heel is attached to the sole after McKay stitching around the entire sole, similar to the Goodyear method. Additionally, the welt (edge) is treated with hand-crafted 【nail-out processing】, and the area around the heel is hand-trimmed, utilizing a meticulous bottoming technique.

【Beautiful form and shape】
Using the same three-dimensional cutting technique and manufacturing as high-end custom suits 【Prêt-à-Porter】, we have achieved mass production through our unique 【3D upper molding technology】 that adheres each cut part onto a wooden mold.
During the upper sewing (making the upper) stage, we minimize the use of glue and reduce the use of dubra (reinforcement material) to the bare minimum, alleviating the burden and stress on the leather, thereby maximizing the inherent texture and functionality of natural leather.

【Carefully selected natural leather (raw hide) and dedicated secondary materials】
Only full grain leather (silver-tipped leather) is used for the upper.
*We are particular about the raw hide. We do not use cowhide raw hides of unknown origin.
★Due to the characteristics of grain leather (silver-tipped leather), the intertwined fiber layers of the leather are hard at the beginning of wear, but as you wear them, the fiber layers loosen due to walking movements and temperature, eventually conforming to your feet.

☆The lining material is also made entirely of cow leather, providing a gentle feel against the foot inside the shoe and alleviating moisture.
We pursue maximizing the functionality and characteristics of leather, which is known for its 【breathability】. The counter does not lose its shape even after long-term wear, using a leather board molded counter from Italy's Baco company, which excels in holding the heel.
The sole is made of natural cow leather. The welt and heel use recycled leather, which is made by collecting and solidifying the fine particles of leather generated during the production and processing of leather soles. Its functionality and efficacy are almost the same as regular leather, and it is an environmentally friendly material.
After lasting, the space between the upper's underside and the sole and insole is generously filled with Portuguese 'granulated cork'. Similar to Goodyear method shoes, as you wear them, the cork “sinks” to conform to the shape of your foot, eventually transforming into an insole (midsole) that matches the shape of your foot.
Additionally, the dedicated shoelaces are made of high-quality, durable waxed laces from Spain.

【Carefully hand-polished and hand-dyed finish】
The entire shoe is treated with antique processing using custom ink from Italy's Kenda company, and the toe and heel areas are hand-polished with care and time to achieve a glossy finish.

【Wood mold・LAST】
The wood mold used is 【TROPHY】 British style wood mold.
This is the latest wood mold developed in 2021, positioned between the wood molds 'ZIP' and 'RUI'. It has a deep curve, and the toe is rounded 'round toe', developed in 【EE Width】 to accommodate the shoe width of Japanese people.
Moreover, it is a wood mold developed to express the 【three-dimensional cutting・3D pattern】 more vividly to achieve a beautiful shape. We pursue to express the curves and shapes of this last without reservation.

【Others】
※As we use natural leather, there may be slight scratches, bloodlines, and unevenness due to the nature of the leather.
※To reduce packaging costs, we use boxes made from recycled paper from Europe for one pair. There may be minor scratches, stains, and rubbing, etc., but we appreciate your understanding.
The reduced packaging costs are passed on to our customers.
※Since we use natural materials, there may be a specific (natural leather) smell, but this is not a defect.
If you are concerned, please try placing it in a well-ventilated, shaded area to reduce the smell.