This is the man behind the spread of Gurkha sandals in Japan! What is the charm of Fratelli Giacometti’s “FG166”?

Appeal of the Fratelli Giacometti Gurkha Sandal “FG166” (3) “The carefully finished Mackay method that supports a dressy feel.

British shoes are characterized by their sturdiness and robustness so that they can be worn for a lifetime, and American shoes are characterized by their variation and versatility that can be worn by a wide variety of people of all races, while Italian shoes are characterized by their slender, art-like beauty. The Mackay method, which is the Italian shoe’s signature, uses glue to bond the sole and upper, and then sews them together using thread coated with pine needles to increase durability. This highly practical and design-oriented manufacturing method, which does not interfere with the impression of Italian shoes’ thick and thin soles and slender lasts (wooden forms), is also used for Fratelli Giacometti’s FG166. The sandals also have a strong dressy feel, which is probably due in large part to this manufacturing method.

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Unlike the Goodyear-welted method, which requires many processes and parts, the simple Mackay method is characterized by its light weight and good sole return. This manufacturing method is known for its comfort and low load on the foot from the start, making it a good match for the highly practical Gurkha sandal.

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Fratelli Giacometti Gurkha sandal “FG166” charm 4: “The sole is finished with a sense of luxury through a lot of work and high technology.

The Gurkha Sandal FG166 uses the ” Hidden Channel ” finish for the leather sole, which is a standard feature of Fratelli Giacometti’s leather shoe lineup. Hidden channel” is a manufacturing method in which the leather surface of the outsole is thinly frayed to the nearest 0.1mm, and then the thin leather is put back after Mackay stitching so that the stitches are not visible from the outside. The Hidden Channel, which requires a great deal of time and skill, is also used in many bespoke shoes. The outsole, which has almost no sole decoration and cannot be fudged, shows the high technology and confidence of a long-established shoe manufacturer.

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Fratelli Giacometti Gurkha Sandal FG166″ Appeal #5: “A wide variety of rare leather materials, perfect for creating a unique look!

One of the unique characteristics of Fratelli Giacometti that sets it apart from other shoe brands is its “materials. The company is known for using rare, so-called “exotic leathers” such as caiman (crocodile leather), iguana (lizard leather), and elephant leather, and although they are not in stable supply, they are able to offer a varied lineup each season thanks to their connections with big maisons. However, because of their connections with big maisons, they are able to offer a different lineup each season. (*The image shows a model using crocodile)

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Gurkha sandals are suitable for using such exotic leathers. The Gurkha sandal, which is designed with a taped vamp (instep), is not easily affected by the flexing of the foot, even when the leather is thick and hard. The richness of material variation, which is not found in other shoe manufacturers or brands, can be said to be the strength of Fratelli Giacometti’s Gurkha sandals.

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