HAND SEWN LOW

Semi cordovan

HAND SEWN LOW

Semi cordovan

Regular price $550.00 Sale

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Description

Our interpretation of a classic court sneaker is built entirely by hand from start to finish by one master craftsman using FEIT's handsewn modified Goodyear construction and all natural materials. The Hand Sewn Low is constructed from a one-piece vegetable-tanned leather upper, handstitched at the heel.

During the construction process, the shoe is exposed to light steam and humidity over 10 days, which helps tighten the leather to enhance both the shape and fit. It is then dyed with natural pigments so the hide retains its natural state and ages richly over time. By incorporating natural production elements, like handstitching and vegetable-dyeing, the Hand Sewn Low breathes with wear and does not retain odor, and can be worn year-round.

Construction

All FEIT shoes are made from start to finish by one master craftsman. The one-piece upper is sewn by hand directly to the midsole. A cork footbed and a bamboo shank stabilizer are added, before cementing the leather outsole to the midsole using a natural, water-based glue. We refer to this process as a modified handsewn Goodyear construction—this method ensures all FEIT shoes can be resoled.

Material

Cordovan leather, historically made from the buttocks section of a horse skin, has been used only for luxury dress shoes. FEIT shoes use the entire skin—hence the name "semi-cordovan”. The leather is tanned slowly, nourished with natural oils, and shaved. A century ago, when horses were still a driving force behind transportation, hides were plentiful. Now they are extremely scarce and difficult to come by. The use of this highly luxurious and elevated skin allows the foot to breathe and because it is much softer, does not require breaking in.

SIZING

This shoe runs half a size large. An extra set of cork and buffalo leather insoles is included with each pair to assist with in-between sizing. As a general rule, if you are between sizes we suggest sizing down. The additional leather insoles can be used alone, or the cork can be inserted underneath the leather for extra padding. If you are between sizes, you can either size up and use the included insoles, or size down and use no additional insoles.

Please see our size chart for measurements.

SIZES	US5 UK4 EU35 JP21	US6 UK5 EU36 JP22	US7 UK6 EU37 JP23	US8 UK7 EU38 JP24	US9 UK8 EU39 JP25	US10 UK9 EU40 JP26	US11 UK10 EU41 JP27
LENGTH (CM)	23.5	24.1	24.4	25.6	26	27.3	27.9
WIDTH (CM)	7.6	7.9	7.9	7.9	8.3	8.3	8.6

FEIT shoes come with a separate cork and buffalo leather insole to ensure complete comfort and assist with in between sizes. The natural cork should be fitted underneath the extra buffalo leather insole if the shoe fits a little large.

HAND SEWN LOW

HAND SEWN LOW

Description

Construction

Material

SIZING

Size Chart

Size Chart