Features of these shoes
Made with eco-friendly leather of sustainable origin, dyed with chromium-free, water-based and non-toxic vegetable dyes; Natural clay glue instead of synthetic glues and cotton thread soaked in beeswax that bind it all together. Respectful of the environment and the health of the wearer.
- Unisex suitable for men, women and children
- Upper in natural vegetable tanned calf leather.
- Inner lining in natural vegetable tanned leather.
- Soft buffalo leather insole and sole treated with water.
- Addition of 1 mm of natural rubber to the sole to give more grip.
- Supplied with shoe bag.
- 9mm total thickness between midsole and outsole
Production methods
All production is 100% handmade, 1 craftsman can make 20 pairs per day. Each pair of shoes takes 4 days from start to finish.
1. The cutting of the leathers is performed with special handmade cutting molds and each size has its own molds.
2. The leather is sewn to create the hems and to connect it to the different layers.
3. The shoes are then put in the oven for 15 minutes at 80 °
4. The leather sole is inserted and sewn together with the midsole.
5. For those who require rubber, this is glued under the buffalo leather.
Precautions
These shoes are natural and not chemically treated, they guarantee better breathability and softness as they are used, gradually taking on the shape of the foot. It will be normal to feel them stiff immediately but it will be just for few days. Wetting the leather, it absorbs the water (which is normal for untreated leathers that guarantee transpiration) but it will be easy to dry. It is recommended not to stay too wet with this shoes to make the product live longer. they must fit wider than the measurement of the foot, about 0.5/0.8cm more than your feet size since physiologically the foot lengthens in movement with each step.
It is not recommended to wear them not with tight, elastic stockings but with toe socks, wide in front, or in natural material. You can also use them without socks when the product has adapted to the foot.
Clean them with water and polish them (brush it for nubuck leather).
Using grease cream will make the leather more waterproof but less breathable.. (is yours choice).
These shoes last over time if the foot resumes its natural movement and does not stress the shoe too much.
Keep the sole checked for any wear so that it can be resolved with new rubber or leather that can easily stick from any specialized craftsman. You can buy the sole to restore directly on this site.
Brand
Scalzature
The shoes of our production created manually by craftsmen and tested to ensure the maximum functional benefits that these shoes must have.
Natural materials selected for a lower environmental impact and greater eco-sustainability
Sizing & Fitting
Barefoot shoes must have space for the foot to move.
We have been too used to constricting, closed shoes and obviously the foot inside could not move and was forced to make wrong movements. This is why we always bought shoes that fit the right way to avoid the risk of blisters.
On the other hand, when the foot is no longer blocked, it can finally open and adapt to different demands and conditions of movement. Physiologically, the toes must be widened, so the use of wide non-elastic socks is recommended.
they can also be used without socks thanks to the natural materials they are made of and the fact that the feet have freedom of movement.
To choose the correct number, make sure you measure your foot (the longest one if they are different) by placing your heel against the wall and marking with a pen on the ground where the longest toe arrives. Now with a ruler measure the length in cm from the wall to the mark. This is your static foot length.
Given that during the movement the foot physiologically lengthens, in addition it could also gain a few mm over time (especially those new to these shoes) option to buy at least 0.5 0.8 cm more than the measure just detected.
for example my foot is 26.4 cm long, the n 40 (26.5) would be very risky, therefore the 41 (27.1cm) would be ideal and recommended. Initially you will feel it wide but trust that in a short time that space will be filled by your foot that finds its natural space.
OUTSOLE CHOICE
We have chosen to produce the Scalzature with different types of outsoles. In fact, for some models you can choose between 2 types; buff sole plus rubber or buffalo leather outsole only.
Why buffalo leather outsole??
Buffalo leather is the most natural material we can put under our feet because it is flexible (compared to leather which is rigid) and conductive (something that plastics cannot have) . After all, we are born to be grounded and not insulated by plastics. Untreated buffalo leather with its similar characteristics to ours can provide us with connective and functional functions that no other material can ever give us. A continuation of our skin that unfortunately can never be thickened as it should be by nature.
This material allows the sole to wrap around your foot, following its movements without altering its functionality. Rubber soles have a more elastic response sometimes inhibiting our perceptive and functional functions.
The sole breathes and connects to the ground and never makes your feet sweat, creating an ideal microclimate free of odour and bacteria. Obviously, if sweat has to pass from the inside to the outside, water in the opposite phase also seeps in, moistening the sole with ease. This penetration, however, does not occur immediately, given the consistent thickness of the sole, which is why we can use it during leisure time and in all weather conditions, but it is not one suitable for being immersed in water for a long time..
In situations of unnatural smooth surfaces you might slip more than with other soles but its softness and large working surface makes it definitely better than normal 8-rigid leather, very smooth and water-repellent. When used on different surfaces, the sole gets scratched, and for those who want to, they can scratch it further with a scraper to make it rougher and obviously with more grip. For hundreds of years our predecessors used this technique precisely because the only material was leather to be put under the shoes.
For those who like to dance, this sole is the absolute best, in fact it is used by many top international dancers. In case of too much slipping, just wet it with a little water underneath to get a little more grip. Once worn out, this sole can be easily restored by attaching 1 mm of buffalo to it by your trusted shoemaker.
Additional natural rubber..
2 mm of additional natural rubber (no plastic) in addition to the buffalo outsole itself. This choice certainly guarantees more grip in different situations, but slightly diminishes the perceptive, functional, and breathability characteristics.. As far as durability is concerned, we have found that the outsole in buffalo has a longer lifespan than the outsole with the additional rubber, because the minimal slipping and less grip prevents wear. In the case of excessive wear and tear in a short time of both types of outsole, the cause will surely be found in your movements that have not yet been corrected or need to be restored. The naturalness and adaptability of these materials respect our movements and if these are not correct, obviously wear and tear will be inevitable and greater also because the materials are more natural and respectful… . We are of the opinion that looking for stiffer or more durable materials when we wear a lot is a wrong solution that will only lead us away from listening to our correct movements that instead warn us with wear that we are doing it wrong.
If you ask us whether a rubber outsole or a buffalo outsole lasts longer, we can’t answer you, it all depends on how you lean, your movements and your usage. We have people who have been using leather outsoles for 3 years without a problem without wearing them out, and those who use rubber outsoles wear them out in a few months…
The outsoles can be replaced once worn out (you can find them for sale on our portal) you can decide whether to replace it with leather or rubber…
In this table we have highlighted the characteristics and differences of the two outsoles.
