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THE PENNY. BB TOAST. TRONCATO CUOIO LAKE. IBIZA CAMELLO MASK. TOAST THREAD.

THE PENNY. BB TOAST. TRONCATO CUOIO LAKE. IBIZA CAMELLO MASK. TOAST THREAD.

Regular price $ 285.00 USD
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The Penny is our first loafer.  Styles with classic lines, hand sewn and hand dyed.

Our new method of shoemaking has a double layer stitched back seam to provide heel structure without gripping the ankle.

Made with our own olive leaf tanned cow leather from the Northern Spain.

These shoes are hand cut and hand dyed, so variations are usual and we believe add to the uniqueness of a handmade shoe.

To see The Penny in other leathers, see here

Character: This leather is thin yet waxy with some body from it's veg tannage, giving it great pliability with a nice structure, while being wonderfully light.  The leather has beautiful gradations in color from the waxing during tannage.  

Care: This is best conditioned with a good quality liquid saddlesoap. Darker colors can be conditioned or cleaned with a shoe wax as well. Be sure to test a small area prior to using.

This leather is from a tannery in the Tuscan region of Italy. They make only 100% Vegetable Tanned leathers and bear the Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana mark which are the strictest standards in traditional leather tanning and environmental standards. Their labor standards are also certified.

    There are inherent variations in natural leathers, handmade manufacturing, and local sourcing.  Color and texture variations can vary within the same hide.  Different monitors can also display colors differently.  You may indicate any preferences in tone or texture in the Notes to Shoemaker section if you are looking for something specific so we can do our best to accomodate.

    For our other leathers, check out our Current Leather offerings here

      Character: This is veg tan leather unlike any we have seen.  While the leather is structured from it's veg tannage, the tannery's special tumbling process makes the leather soft and supple, topped with the extra step of ironing the surface while keeping the body and pliability.  It is skivved down especially for us to midweight leather ideal for all seasons, then we add another process to add an even more supple feel.   Some parts of the hide are more pebbled, while others are smoother...but in general, most hides are smooth.  Please indicate if you have a preference.

      Care: Darker colors can be conditioned or cleaned with a shoe wax as well. Lighter colors should be cleaned and conditioned lightly with saddle soap. Be sure to test a small area prior to using.

      This leather is from a tannery in the Tuscan region of Italy. They make only 100% Vegetable Tanned leathers and bear the Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana mark which are the strictest standards in traditional leather tanning and environmental standards. Their labor standards are also certified.

        There are inherent variations in natural leathers, handmade manufacturing, and local sourcing.  Color and texture variations can vary within the same hide.  Different monitors can also display colors differently.  You may indicate any preferences in tone or texture in the Notes to Shoemaker section if you are looking for something specific so we can do our best to accomodate.

        For our other leathers, check out our Current Leather offerings here

          Character: This is veg tan cow leather made especially for us.  Like a favorite sweatshirt, this leather is thick and supple with a smooth surface.

          Care: We suggest saddle soap for cleaning and a cream based leather conditioner from a local cobbler is best to keep leather strong.  Make sure to test a small area first.

          Provenance: This leather is from a tannery in the northern Pamplona region of Spain.  The hides are sourced from just 5 hours away in Asturias to minimize salt and water usage.  The tannery is fully audited and Gold Rated against LWG standards.

          The tannin solution used is formulated in Germany by OlivenLeder, olive leaf waste from European olive oil industry.  The tannin is metal free and synthetic/crude-oil free, 100% biobased content.  Dermatest rated Excellent, CradletoCradle certified Gold, and Platinum rating for Material Health.

          There are inherent variations in natural leathers, handmade manufacturing, and local sourcing.  Color and texture variations can vary within the same hide.  Different monitors can also display colors differently.  You may indicate any preferences in tone or texture in the Notes to Shoemaker section if you are looking for something specific so we can do our best to accomodate.

          For our other leathers, check out our Current Leather offerings here

          Most people wear a varied range of sizes amongst brands.
          Please refer to the size suggestion in the listing of the shoe (BELOW the size selector).
          FOR ROUNDTOES AND MULES: the LARGEST of your size range amongst other brands is recommended
          FOR ALMOND TOE SHOES: the USUAL size you wear amongst other brands is best
          Your size range typically gives insight to the needs of your feet.  For example, your smallest size typically indicates your length, while the largest size you wear can give insight to the movement or volume of your feet.
          Our size recommendations by style are guided by the pattern of the shoe and what keeps them most comfortable and secure.
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          ***EU size/ US size/ UK Size/Length of insole***
          34EU/3US/1.5-2UK
          35EU/5-5.5US/2.5-3UK/up to 231mm
          36EU/6US/3.5-4UKUK/up to 236mm
          37EU/6.5-7US/4.5-5UK/up to 244mm
          38EU/7.5US/5.5-6UK/up to 249mm
          39EU/8-8.5US/6.5-7UK/up to 257mm
          40EU/9-9.5US/7.5-8UK/up to 266mm
          41EU/10-10.5US/8.5-9UK/up to 271mm
          42EU/11-11.5US/9.5-10UK/up to 279mm
          43EU/10-10.4US MENS/9.5-10UK
          44EU/11-11.5US MENS/10.5-11UK
          45EU/12US MENS/11.5UK
          46EU/13US MENS/12.5UK
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          To be honest, the length measurement is not truly the best indicator of your shoe size as each foot has such 3dimensional needs.
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