Artisan-Hand Made Patina: The technique used to achieve this artwork is known as ‘Anticatura’, which is the Italian word for antique finishing. It is a specialty of Italian and French maestro shoemakers. Entrusted to the hands of the antique finisher, the upper part of the shoe becomes a work of art. The Anticatura method is a hand dyeing procedure of leather. It takes about 8-10 hours of work per pair to create a completely unique patina with an aged effect.

Extra Toe Polishing service

A pair of well-shined toe caps is dressy and sophisticated – a mark of a meticulous individual. ‘Mirror Shine’ if you are already a connoisseur or ‘Glasagé’ if you are a specialist from over the English Channel. They all refer to the art of shoe shining and require the same attention to detail, the same patience and virtue, and the use of high quality materials and shoe care products.