Rob's Loafer Leather Sole

  • Freudenberg’s Classic Full Grain Black Box Calf Leather tanned in Germany

  • Custom Vegetable Tanned Leather Insole w/ Built-In Arch Support

  • Stacked Leather and Rubber Outsole

  • Hand Cut, Hand-Lasted, and Hand-Stitched

  • Genuine Moccasin Construction

  • 1950’s Most Beloved Moccasin Last

  • Handmade in Italy

A Classic American Penny Loafer done Yuketen style! This timeless shoe design has been a staple in American fashion for decades and continues to be a popular choice. The Rob’s Loafer was introduced as part of our Spring / Summer 2023 collection and is part of our Made in Italy collection.

Our Director, Yuki Matsuda’s design concept with the Made in Italy collection is to take classic, well-loved American footwear styles and produce them in an artisanal, small historic Italian factory in Mount Sibillini, Italy (part of the Appennines). Simply put, American style with Italian sensibilities and excellent materials and craftsmanship.

Handcrafted using Genuine Moccasin Construction, this means the leather is wrapped from UNDER your foot, completely enveloping your foot like a thick, super comfortable leather sock.
The uppers are hand cut and hand-lasted from the most beautiful full grain black box calf leather from the historic Freudenberger leather tannery in Germany. Freudenberger box calf leather is a high-quality leather that has been used for the production of fine footwear, clothing, and accessories for over a century. The leather is named after the town of Freudenberg in Germany, where it has been produced since the late 19th century. The town has a long tradition of leather-making, and the leather produced there is known for its high quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

Box Calf Leather is made from the hides of young calves, which are selected for their fine grain and tight fibers. One of the unique features of Freudenberger Box Calf Leather is its tight grain, which gives it a smooth and uniform surface that can be polished to mirror-like sheen. The leather is also known for its ability to develop a rich patina over time, which is a natural process that occurs as the leather ages and develops a unique character.

Hand cut using our original Yuketen patterns and hand-lasted using our favorite 1950’s last. The vamp and saddle areas feature beautiful hand-stitching. Intricate overcast stitching on the saddle ensures that seams are durable but also adds a beautiful detail indicative of the shoe’s handmade charm. We added a backstay and collar with additional pinking detail to give the shoe structure, protect any seams, and give the shoe a little more character. To add a little structure and a lot of style to the shoe we add classic penny loafer styling by adding a leather saddle across the plug with a hand-cut slot (leather strap across your foot with penny loafer styling) ... AMAZING style.

Your foot rests on a thick, custom Yuketen vegetable tanned leather insole with built-in arch support. These insoles mold to your feet as you wear them and get more comfortable as they break in. Giving your feet the support, they need for all day comfort. The stacked leather and rubber outsole give the shoe a sophisticated look while still being durable and comfortable.

 

Where to Buy

MR. PORTER
Online only

VMC
Zürich, Switzerland