Maftei is an Austrian bespoke shoemaker who has a lot of followers and customer in middle Europe such as domestic and Germany, in the meantime, Nordic is a big base. Not to mention people around the world who visit Vienna would love to try his service. But from the shoes themselves, what makes Maftei famous? It is his seamless wholecut oxford. Seamless wholecut is a high level shoemaking skill, more specifically, upper lasting skill. Since the technique is a not secret, most shoemakers know how to do it, but no others are as skillful as Mr. Maftei and stable. And Mr. Alexandru Maftei gives the model name, Onepiece. Let us have a look at.
Unboxing
Black paper shoe box with an oval logo sticker. Suede shoe bags are quite unique, and I have never seen from other brands.
Last
This last has the serial number 193, and named Alexandru to salute to Mr. Maftei.
As one of the iconic Maftei lasts, Alexandru is banana shape and narrow to fit European feet, and with a high rise toe.
Pattern
As mentioned in introduction, this is Maftei’s iconic Onepiece, but with the contrast white stitches.
360 degree Norwegese construction is Maftei loves, and they call it Goyser.
Outsole
This outmost layer of Vibram rubber sole is glued on the leather sole.
There are two lines which divide the sole into three layers, top welt, middle leather sole, bottom Vibram rubber sole.
Leather
Janus from English tannery Charles F. Stead is deemed as the best and most luxurious suede in the world. This pair uses sapphire this strong and saturated colour to bring out all the extravagant feeling of Janus suede.
Conclusion
An iconic model utilizes a super luxurious colour, dare you try?