An extremely artful pair of shoes, which can only be found in bespoke shoemaking. For this model, I think all the packaging is not important anymore, let us check the shoes directly. Leopold I, (born June 9, 1640, Vienna—died May 5, 1705, Vienna), Holy Roman emperor during whose lengthy reign (1658–1705) Austria emerged from a series of struggles with the Turks and the French to become a great European power, in which monarchical absolutism and administrative centralism gained ascendancy. I name this model with this great emperor due to its unmatchable originality which is absolutely unseen in the field.
Last
The last number is 0075, and last name is Jesper, a very wide square toe.
What sets apart of Austrian and German shoemaking? It is the high-rise toe box.
Pattern
Side laced Norwegese Seamless wholecut with marvelous medallion and patina.
The stacking of element is really too fierce!
Side laced is most famous by the legendary English shoemaker Foster & Son and it is truly outstanding. However that model has no medallion, especially so unique medallion. Sometimes, I feel the elements of dress shoes are quite limited, however the innovation is endless still.
For Ready To Wear brand, this quite eccentric models are avoided as the acceptant would be very few, but bespoke shoemaker can try it.
Seamless upper is the iconic design of Maftei and Maftei implements this element almost on every model which is a great craftsmanship showcase.
Construction
360 degree Norwegese construction.
Seamless heel, pay attention to the curve on the outside of the ankle, which is not very common in Ready To Wear shoes.
I have talked with shoemakers, and it may be more in line with the shape of some people’s heels, but it will also exclude some people with thicker heels.
Some people like to be tight in this circle, and some people think it is too oppressive.
This Darth Vader patina has a strong mottling feeling. At first glance, I thought the logo color of Maftei was ok, but now I have seen it more, and I think it has a flavor. Does anything, as long as it persists, expresses its own way?
The soles of Norwagese construction have no blind waist.
This heel is quite special, with no rubber pieces, full leather and little copper nails. I’m not sure about this wear resistance.
Summary
Constantly innovating, constantly giving people new aesthetic experience.