how it is made.
Handcrafted in Italy and constructed from vegetable tanned horse leather, which is dyed and hand buffered, to create a vibrant and velvety shade of black. Truly one-of-a-kind.
To enhance its urban look, this style also undergoes an exclusive antiquing process called stone washing, consisting of washing the shoe in open washing machines filled with water and pumice stones. The shades of uneven intensity are then emphasised through careful waxing and brushing.
The upper is BLAKE-stitched to a beautifully welted hand-built water buffalo leather outsoles, cut from the double butt of the hide. The authenticity of the material is confirmed by the characteristic wrinkles and lines that are sometimes visible on the sole, and that we have chosen not to cover with rubber pads.
materials & details.
- Handcrafted in Italy.
- Constructed with vegetable-tanned, horse leather, a precious material that has been renowned for centuries for its beauty and resistance.
- Hand buffered, stonewashed, waxed and brushed for added depth and character.
- Superior Blake stitched construction, for exceptional sole flexibility and comfort, and ease of re-soling for years of wear.
- Features an oversized eye-catching hand-built welt.
- Outfitted with handmade buffalo leather outsoles, with its beautiful irregularities.
- Height of heel: 3.5 cm; height of sole: 1.8 cm.
- Height of shaft: 13.8 cm.
- Lined with subtle Italian calfskin.
- Ultra-comfortable foam cushion footbed that moulds to your foot, embossed with logo in silver foiling.
- 6 naked eyelets, with tone on tone waxed cotton laces
- Lateral zipper, for ease to wear.
- Comes with branded high-quality individual cotton shoe bags for travel and one extra pair of waxed laces.
NOTE: Please refer to our 'SIZE CHART' on this product page to select your size.
free shipping.
We offer FREE SHIPPING to more than 100 destinations, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Mexico, European Union (all member states), Switzerland, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, China.
Our warehouse is open on Monday to Friday. Orders placed before 1pm UK time will be typically picked, packed and dispatched in the same day. Orders placed post cut off time will be typically processed and dispatched the following business day. When your order leaves our warehouse we will send you an email together with your tracking number.
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Questions? Contact our Customer Care team.
free returns.
We offer FREE RETURNS & EXCHANGES in most countries, including the UK, United States, Canada, Mexico, European Union (all countries), Switzerland, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, China.
Products in their original conditions and including the original packaging can be returned or exchanged within 14 days from receipt.
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import taxes & duties paid.
We PRE-PAY import taxes and duties to most destinations, so you won't be asked to pay anything upon delivery.
Import duties and taxes are pre-paid by us in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Mexico, European Union (all member states), Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea.
In the USA all duties and taxes are pre-paid where applicable, with the exception of sales tax which has to be paid by the customer.
For all other countries not listed above duties and taxes are fully calculated and can be paid at checkout. Unlike other companies, we have a solution that allow us to refund duties and taxes in the event of a return (but only if pre-paid at checkout).
Questions? Contact our Customer Care team.
shoe care.
The YALE shoes and boots are all treated for a worn-in, distressed look, so don’t need to be kept pristine. They are meant to be lived in and become part of your story. The more worn-in the cooler they become, displaying a lifetime of memories and stories.
That said, regularly caring your shoes will nourish them, increasing their softness, water resistance and comfort. And, it goes without saying, the more you care for your shoes, the longer they will last.
For a step by step care and maintenance guide, read here.
