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The “Bespoke” element hidden in Gaziano & Gerling’s leather shoes

The appeal of Gaziano & Gerling’s leather shoes, which have been described as “like bespoke shoes,” lies in the overwhelming power of design and the technical skill that makes it possible. The brand’s shoes have broken the mold of traditional English shoes by pursuing a level of attention to detailing that is unlike that of ready-to-wear shoes.

The “Bespoke” element hidden in Gaziano & Gerling’s leather shoes: (1) “Fiddleback” and waist shape with a low profile.

The Goodyear welt method is synonymous with English shoes. This method, in which the outsole is sewn on after the soles, uppers, and heels have been scoop-stitched, can be said to be the standard for high-end men’s shoes because of its superior durability. Although this method is unmatched in terms of practicality, it is true that some people do not find the “protruding buckles,” which are a distinctive feature of the shoe, beautiful. Gaziano & Gerling’s leather shoes are characterized by the fact that, although they are made using the Goodyear welt method, the overhang of the buckles is kept to a minimum by increasing the number of manual processes. The most outstanding feature of Gaziano & Gerling’s shoes is the shape of the waist, which is carefully narrowed down to a “fiddleback” shape, which is not unlike a ready-to-wear shoe.

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The “beveled waist,” which is characterized by a narrow waist, is one of the most popular specifications among bespoke shoes, but Gaziano & Gerling’s fiddleback is a three-dimensional design that looks as if the beveled waist has been further pinched up. Gaziano & Girling’s fiddle backs are sublimated to a three-dimensional and elegant look as if the beveled waist is further lifted up. As the name “fiddle” suggests, the fiddleback has a beautiful and sexy appearance, but it is also comfortable and fits securely to the sole of the foot. This is a design unique to Gaziano & Gerling that is rarely seen in the ready-made shoes of other brands.

Bespoke elements of Gaziano & Gerling’s leather shoes (2) “Small heel cup and pitched heel”.

The low protruding buckles make Gaziano & Gerling leather shoes look more elegant than conventional English shoes, and the small heel cup is also a rare element in English shoes. The combination of this heel cup with a “pitched heel” further enhances the elegance of the shoe. Unlike a normal heel that falls vertically, the pitched heel falls at an angle while drawing a slight curve. This design, which makes the wearer’s legs look beautiful, is the kind of design originally used in Bespoke shoes.

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The “Bespoke” element hidden in Gaziano & Gerling’s leather shoes (3) “Stitching technique and upper design

The fiddleback waist and the pitched heel have made many leather shoe enthusiasts groan, but the uppers, which are most visible to the public, show even more attention to detail. The popular U-tip models and loafer mocs make extensive use of advanced techniques such as right-angle stitching and shadow stitching. In addition to standard upper designs such as straight tips and wingtips, there are also diamond-tip models with diamond-shaped toe stitching, which are rare these days. For materials, top-quality leathers from France, Italy, Poland, and other countries are carefully selected to bring out the best in each model. In addition to the standard calf leather, models in patent leather with a luxurious feel are also attractive.

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