The Rob Loafer from Yuketen is a new introduction for SS25 and forms part of Yuketen's Made in Italy Collection. Director Yuki Matsuda’s design concept with this collection is to take classic, well-loved American footwear styles and produce them in an artisanal, small historic Italian factory in Mount Sibillini.
These Loafers are handcrafted using genuine Moccasin Construction, meaning the leather is wrapped from under the foot, completely enveloping the foot like a thick, super comfortable leather sock. The Rob is cut using original Yuketen patterns and hand-lasted using a last from the 1950’s, while the vamp and saddle areas feature unique hand-stitching details.
The intricate overcast stitching on the saddle ensures that the seams are highly durable but also easy on the eye. Finished with classic penny loafer styling by adding a leather saddle across the plug with a hand-cut slot. Cut from Opera’s full grain tumbled Palermo leather tanned in Toscana, Italy.
The leather used here is known as tumbled leather, so called because it undergoes a tumbling process that naturally softens the hide, giving it a more pliable hand and making it immediately comfortable to wear. In this case, Yuketen have used Palermo leather, prized for its durability and resistance to wear while remaining highly breathable, ensuring longevity without compromising on comfort.
For further details on sizing and fitting, please see our footwear size guide or feel free to get in touch with us directly at info@clutch-cafe. com. Opera's ful grain tumbled Palermo leather Custom vegetable tanned leather insole with built in arch support Vibram Tuscany rubber outsole Hand cut, hand lasted & hand stitched Genuine Moccasin construction 1950's last Listed in US sizing Yuketen E width Handmade in Italy
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