How to choose leather shoes that go well with casual outfits and an introduction to some of the best models of shoes in the market today. Page 9

JALAN SRIWIJAYA Outside Feather U-Tip 98490

JALAN SRIWIJAYA’s roots are in a shoe manufacturing company in Indonesia, where the second-generation owner honed his skills in England, the home of shoes, and studied leather production in France, building the foundation of the company to what it is today. The company has a proven track record in OEM production, and its commitment to craftsmanship is no less than that of other well-known brands. This model with an external U-tip shuttlecock has an eye-catching material texture. The upper is made of calf leather from the French company Dupuis, which is also used in the shoes of luxury maisons, and the sole is made of leather from the prestigious Belgian company Assure with a double sole. The shoes are finished with the hand-welted Goodyear manufacturing method, which requires a lot of manual work, and the durability and fit are outstanding.

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CARMINA Outside Wingtip 000532

Carmina is a Spanish brand established in 1998 by Jose Albaladejo, the founder of the aforementioned Janco, in search of the ultimate in leather shoes. In just a few years since its establishment, the brand has expanded its name recognition by opening seven stores in Paris and Madrid. The brand is a shoe manufacturer that employs the Goodyear welt method, but most of the processes are done by hand. This pair of wingtip shoes has an “American brogue” design with the “W” at the toe extending all the way down to the heel. The leather used is carefully selected from France and Italy, and has the characteristic of being strong and becoming more comfortable as the wearer wears them. The abundant use of cork inside the shoe provides a high level of cushioning.

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