FEIT DIRECT - Hand-Stitched Sneakers

These super minimal sneakers are hand-stitched from the finest Semi Cordovan leather and built using the highest quality natural materials. They are perfect to be worn barefoot all summer long. Historically, cordovan has been used only for luxury dress shoes. The leather is tanned using an extensive process. The hides are tanned slowly, nourished with natural oils and shaved. A century ago, when horses were still a driving force of transportation, hides were plentiful. Now they are extremely scarce and difficult to come by.

Your feet will breathe and stay cool, and the shoes will mold perfectly to your feet without retaining sweat or odor. Get a pair of these limited edition sneakers, available for men and women, online or in their NY Flagship Store.

Available in a limited edition of 60 pairs for Spring 2015 at www.feitdirect.com as well as the FEIT for New York flagship.

FEIT DIRECT - The Moccasin

FEIT’s Hand Sewn Slipper applies a modern design to a classic summer shoe – the moccasin.

Rather than hand stitching at the front, the moccasin is hand sewn at the back. Designed to be worn without socks, these shoes are uniquely constructed from one solid piece of suede.

'The Italian vegetable suede is tanned using only natural tannins and organic materials instead of chemical dyes and unnatural pigments. This ensures that the leather retains it’s ability to breathe and stay cool in the warm summer weather.'

FILLING PIECES - SS15

Iconic Dutch footwear brand Filling Pieces has managed to make a name for itself in just a couple of years and continues to surprise us by using interesting leather and color variations. Their branding and visual language is as good and authentic as their product. 

FEIT DIRECT - GALAXY BIOTRAINER

"The FEIT Biotrainer  is constructed from start to finish by one master craftsman. Hand sewn from a single piece of english suede or leather, this shoe is left on the last for ten days where light steam is used to tighten the leather, ensuring superior shape and fit. The Biotrainer Mid features a heel counter that has been molded from high-grade leather typically reserved for English dress shoes. The buffalo leather footbed provides padding, absorbs moisture & breathes without retaining sweat or odor. 
The unique sole of the FEIT Biotrainer is made of natural latex rubber from the milk of the hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree) plant. The milk is harvested by hand and poured into steel molds immersed in warm water. After one hour the sole is transferred into a cold water immersion bath that lasts up to 24 and helps to keep the rubber pores open while the material cures."
The sneaker comes in two different colors, Navy and Black. Check out some more products by FEIT on their website.

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FEIT - BI COLORED HAND SEWN SNEAKER

FEIT’s classic collection of Hand Sewn High and Low have been given a clean and minimal update for Fall. FEIT’s new bi–color series features a two tone, color blocked silhouette.

The Hand Sewn High and Low are luxury handmade versions of the classic court sneaker. Features advanced Goodyear construction, all-natural materials and is unlined with raw edges. Recommended to be worn barefoot.

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ETQ AMSTERDAM - FALL / WINTER 2014 RELEASE

Amsterdam based brand ETQ will release its Fall/Winter 2014 Collection this Friday. The collection includes six styles in a variety of colors and new materials such as wool, microfiber, rubberized leather and a new rugged outsole. The collection will be available for men and women and available at selected retailers like SOTO, Hypebeast Store and SSENSE.

ETQ Amsterdam began in 2010 with the belief that one should never have to pay only for a label but rather for the design and quality of the product that the label represents. ETQ offers an array of clean, sophisticated and wearable products, constructed of the finest materials by experienced craftsmen at a small, family-owned factory in Portugal.

[ www.etq-amsterdam.com ]

MAROSTICA LOWTOP SNEAKER BY DIEMME

At the age of 13, Dennis Signor started working at a company where he was producing hunting boots. His passion and curiosity to produce shoes came from his grandfather who worked in the industry for many years and continued repairing shoes in his home throughout his life. In 1992, Dennis and his brother Maico started Calzaturificio Diemme as a result of their passion for footwear and have since become one of the most popular and sought after footwear brands in the industry today. Their collection ranges from sneakers and lighter footwear to hunting and mountaineering boots readapted for city use. Their ambition is to produce high quality goods with an outstanding level of comfort, innovation and design. Make sure to check out their entire collection of wonderful and well-crafted products.

[ www.diemmefootwear.com ]