Zibrett Antiqued smooth calf leather Autumn / Winter

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.