Entirely handcrafted in Italy, this Mt. Fiore Shoe is deeply inspired by the traditional footwear worn by the shepherds and farmers of Sardinia. It stands as a beautiful homage to a life lived close to the land, seamlessly combining rugged agricultural heritage with the refined, artisanal elegance of Italian shoemaking.
Design Details:
From the premium upper leather to the robust outsole, every single component of the Mt. Fiore Shoe is meticulously crafted by Italian hands. While it perfectly captures the deeply grounded, earthy essence of our Sardinian-inspired collection, what truly sets this silhouette apart is its extraordinary hardware.
The focal point of the design is its vintage-engineered lacing system, equipped with highly functional ball-bearing hooks. A distinctive and historic detail commonly found on robust 1940s ski boots, these specialized hooks are designed to provide remarkably smooth, frictionless lacing. Beyond their utilitarian brilliance, these metallic accents beautifully punctuate the upper, infusing the silhouette with a profound touch of rugged, vintage alpine charm. The result is a sophisticated yet highly capable shoe that seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional agricultural workwear and refined outdoor elegance.
Upper: Reversed Natural Vachetta Leather
The upper is crafted from Reversed Vachetta Leather, a historic material hailing from Tuscany and trusted by Sardinian farmers for nearly a century. Vegetable-tanned using time-honored methods, it offers an incredibly soft, unadulterated texture. As a true "living" material, it gracefully mirrors your daily life, evolving into a pair that is completely unique to you.
Construction: Double-Needle Stitchdown
Built to endure the outdoors, the shoe utilizes a robust double-needle stitchdown construction. This meticulously executed technique not only provides superior, out-of-the-box comfort and excellent flexibility, but also acts as a tight seal—effectively preventing water, dust, and debris from penetrating the space between the upper and the sole.
Insole & Outsole Comfort System
The foundation is thoughtfully engineered for all-day support, featuring a natural leather insole, a leather midsole, and a rubber composition midsole for adaptive, layered comfort. This rests upon the legendary Italian-made Cortina lug sole. Originally created to commemorate the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, this highly specialized sole is designed to remain flexible and completely resist stiffening, even in extreme freezing temperatures. Complete with the historic Olympic logo proudly stamped on the bottom, it delivers exceptional traction and long-lasting durability for any terrain.
- Traditional Tuscan Vachetta Leather
- Natural Leather Insole
- Leather Midsole + Rubber Composition Midsole
- Vachetta Leather Laces
- 1940s-Style Ball-Bearing Hook Eyelets
- Italian-made Cortina Lug Sole
- Double-Needle Stitchdown Construction
- Entirely Handcrafted in Italy
