Leather sole 360° full Goodyear welt construction inner wingtip straight tip CALZARTES DEUS CALZARTES

◇【CALZARTES・カルサーテス】'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. Although it is a limited stock item, it will be sold at a lower price.

☆CALZARTES【カルサーテス】 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 trusting relationship over many years, including those in Japan, Bangladesh, and China.
☆Origin of the brand name 【CALZARTES(カルサーテス）】: A combination of the Spanish word CALZADO=footwear + the English word ART.

☆This is a cost-effective leather sole collection co-developed with Ramis Japan (Japan) and Affan Shoes Group in South India, manufactured in the group's own factory in India.
☆Introduction to the manufacturing process: For details, please search for 【Ramis Japan Official】 → page 【PRODUCT】, or check the manufacturing process videos on 【Ramis Japan Official Channel】 on YouTube.

【The sole does not peel off even after long-term wear】
The leather sole collection of AMBUR Tajtan features a
‘360-degree full McKay method’ with McKay stitching around the entire sole.
Similar to the Goodyear method, after McKay stitching around the entire sole, the heel is attached to the sole. 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 suit production 【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 to the extreme and reduce the use of reinforcing materials (doubler) 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】
The leather used for the upper is cowhide grain leather (silver-tipped leather).
※We are particular about the raw hide. We do not use cowhide raw hides of unknown origin.
★During the final finishing of the upper, we do not perform spray (lacquer) finishing to hide any imperfections, in order to maintain the natural characteristics of the leather, such as texture and breathability. Therefore, there may be small leather scratches or bloodlines. We appreciate your understanding.
★Due to the characteristics of silver-tipped natural cowhide, the intertwined fiber layers may feel stiff at first, but as you wear them, the fiber layers will loosen due to walking movements and temperature, eventually conforming to your feet.

☆The lining material is also made entirely of cowhide, providing a gentle feel against the feet inside the shoes and alleviating moisture. We pursue maximizing the functionality and characteristics of natural leather, which is known for 【leather breathes】.
The counter does not lose its shape even after long-term wear, using the 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, making it an environmentally friendly material.
After lasting, the space between the underside of the upper and the sole and insole (interior) is generously filled with ‘granulated cork’ made in Portugal. Similar to Goodyear method shoes, the more you wear them, the more the cork “sinks” to conform to the shape of your feet, eventually transforming into an insole that matches the shape of your foot.
Additionally, the dedicated shoelaces are made of high-quality, durable waxed laces from Spain.

【Meticulous hand polish and hand dye finishing】
The entire shoe is treated with antique processing using custom ink from Italy's KENDA company, and the toe and heel parts are further polished by hand, taking time and effort to achieve a glossy finish.

Wood mold・LAST】
The wooden mold used is 【DEUS】 Italian style mold.
Developed in 2019, the boldly shaped last “Deus” features an Italian classic square toe with a deep curve, and while the toe is a slim square toe, it has been developed in 【EE Width】 to accommodate Japanese foot widths.
Moreover, it is a mold developed to express the beautiful shape more vividly through 【three-dimensional cutting・3D pattern】. 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, or unevenness due to the natural leather.
※To reduce packaging costs, we use boxes made from recycled paper from Europe for one pair. There may be minor scratches, dents, or stains, but we appreciate your understanding.
Furthermore, the reduced packaging costs are passed on to our customers.
※As we use natural materials, there may be a characteristic (natural leather) odor, but this is not a defect. If you are concerned, placing them in a well-ventilated, shaded area may help reduce the smell, so please give it a try.